Exercise and Sport Studies 955 - BA GUA ZHANG

Spring
2015
05
1.00
Richard Cesario
MW 11:00-11:50
Smith College
39424-S15
AINSWO 304
rcesario@smith.edu
Sectioned course. Eight Trigram Palm is a traditional Chinese martial art once used by the Emperor's Imperial Guard. Its theory is based on the I Ching,(Book of Changes), and the eight surrounding trigrams. As a martial art, Ba Gua Zhang incorporates a number of training methods, making it a challenging and effective practice in terms of self-defense and health building. This course teaches strengthening postures, strike sequences, turning the circle, and forms which are the 4 pillars of this unique martial art. Enrollment limited to 20.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.