Exercise and Sport Studies 955 - BA GUA ZHANG

Spring
2016
04
1.00
Richard Cesario
MW 11:00-11:50
Smith College
39424-S16
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 four pillars of this unique martial art. Enrollment limited to 20.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.