Internal Martial Arts

I have practiced Chinese martial arts since 2004. My current study follows formal lineages preserved by Yin Cheng Gong Fa (YCGF) North America, focusing on the Northern Wú [ 吳 ] style of Taijiquan, Yin [ 尹 ] style of Baguazhang, and Hebei [ 冀 ] style of Xingyiquan. I was formally accepted as a student of this lineage in 2015.

Yuèshān-guan [ 山月館; "Moon Mountain Hall" ] is the name associated with my ongoing training as listed in the YCGF register. I place a strong emphasis on traditional weapons — sword, saber, long saber, and spear — alongside the unarmed curriculum.

Wú Taijiquan [ 吳氏太極拳 ] is known for its relaxed and unhurried character. Practitioners develop the ability to off-balance an opponent at first touch by listening to and borrowing their force. I follow the lineage of Wang Maozhai and Wang Peisheng.

Yin style Baguazhang [ 尹派八卦掌 ] is known for its smooth and fluid circling, giving practitioners the ability to change spontaneously in response to an opponent's actions. The circular bagua saber practice developed by Ma Gui is an important part of this curriculum.

Hebei Xingyiquan [ 冀形意拳 ] is known for its stability and the ability to express sudden and explosive power. Together the three arts are complementary, each developing different qualities that inform and strengthen the others.

Traditional weapons are central to my practice and provide a direct link to the martial origins of these methods. My weapons curriculum includes:

Sword [ 剣 ] — Taiji Jian in the long form of Wang Maozhai; Bagua Chun Yang Jian, a linear sword practice of Liu Dekuan; and five element sword practice of Xingyi.

Saber [ 刀 ] — Taiji Dao in both long and two-handed forms; Bagua Shibajie Dao, the goose feather saber practice of Ma Gui, performed walking on the circle; Tian Gang Dao, the 36-star miao dao [ 苗刀 ] long saber form from the Shi style Baiyuan Tongbeiquan lineage.

Spear [ 槍 ] — the 24-posture Taiji spear form with the long hardwood spear, approximately 3 meters in length as well as partner exercises.

My knowledge of spear and long saber, as well as internal martial arts body mechanics and body development practices have over time informed my Japanese weapons practice.

I work with people on an individual basis, outdoors, in the Seattle area. This one-on-one format is conducted in a traditional manner and allows instruction to be tailored to what each person actually needs.

I am interested in working with people who have a genuine curiosity about these arts and are willing to train patiently for real understanding. Prior martial arts experience is helpful. If you are interested in training, please feel free to reach out.

Seattle, WA