Pa-Kua is an art practiced by people of all ages and its benefits are valued by all. Pa-Kua is a complete art and gives its practitioner a better sense of self confidence, increases concentration, augments coordination and improves flexibility.

Pa-Kua stresses personal development and Pa-Kua martial arts is most recognizable by its circular form of combat. It use the opponents momentum against him and a thorough study of flips, rolls, falls, self defense and sparring techniques add the confidence that will greatly benefit any student.

As an integral part of Pakua, the study of ancient weapons is critical to martial art development. Coordination, precision, discipline are some of the numerous benefits of studying the art of combat with ancient weapons.

Pa-Kua is a source for ancient arts that have been used for thousands of years. Be it healing ourselves as well as our family, or be it understanding the patterns of happening in the Universe, the study of Pakua will help one reach a clearer understanding of himself and his surroundings.

The Pa-Kua Knowledge, passed down to us along the centuries, has transcended time. Pa-Kua Knowledge has been proven to be the source of infinite wisdom.

Acrobatics
	Acrobatics is for harmony. By obtaining a physical defragmentation through excercise of body and mind. It has a therapeutic benefit working through the physical and mental dominion of our self. This has great benefits for couples and friends to share something working in equilibrium of 2 or more people supporting each other with trust and strength.

Cosmo-Dynamics (Tai Chi)

For thousands of years Man has looked at the stars to find out more about the Universe that surrounds us. Through the observation of the movements repeated by the planets, the seasons and nature in general, civilization has adapted its living cycles and its means of survival. Today, that technology has perhaps made most city dwellers forget the rhythm of seasons (sowing on specific dates and reaping on others) it has become more important to return to the age-old knowledge of Cosmo Dnamics and study the movements that emulate the natural life-cycles. The study of Cosmo Dynamics incorporate slow movements that are used as a form of relaxation and teach control of every part of the body. The movements practiced are slow and steady and students will focus on developing control and form as well as increase muscle tone and improve flexibility. Fighting and self-defense techniques are also taught. Students studying Cosmo Dynamics will achieve better conditioning for the body and more importantly, develop a sense of internal calm. Cosmodinamia (Tai-Chi) is to learn to synchronize with the environment. To move with the dynamics of the cosmos. Following in synchronization with the movements of the universe. Looking for the inner strength and softness in the outside. Using introspection. Its the maximum expression of the non-confrontation. Its about opening the mind and losing the structure.

Reflexology

In order to correctly describe this art one would be better served by calling it Reflectology. This refers to the use of Micro Bodies to heal and harmonize the entire body. Reflexology is taught both in a class format that enables the student to perform treatments both on himself and on others. A class in Pakua reflexology is a treatment in itself and careful attention is paid to each student and to his individual needs. Through the study of a persons relationship with the universe one can seek to achieve harmony. This millennia old traditional study, based on the traditional Pakua symbol, is the study of an internal Martial Art and is concentrates on the healing of the internal organs in order to increase their capacity. The movements exercises to promote organ rejuvenation, breathing exercises, meditation, and the massage of feet, hands, as well as ears to generate further health benefits. Our feet, hands and ears actually contain a map of our bodies on them. By learning to access a certain part of the body through massage of the foot, hand or ear, we can promote healing or prevent organ imbalances and even diseases. The art of reflexology was practiced in ancient China to heal family members without seeking help from a doctor. The art has been taught and practiced from generation to generation. Students who practice reflexology consistently report feeling better after class, more energetic, clear-minded and strong. People who suffer from chronic ailments such as headaches, digestive problems, back pain, weight imbalance and stress related pains turn to Pakua Reflexology as a cure to these afflictions. Once learned, Reflexology can be practiced throughout life and used to help heal oneself and ones family and friends. Pakua Reflexology is a part of the ancient Pakua Knowledge.

Martial Arts

The most popular and commonly known part of Pa-Kua is the Martial Art called Pa-Kua Chuan. Many Martial Arts practitioners all over the world have been exposed to this art form in one way or another. Pa-Kua Chuan is easily recognized, as it is primarily a circular form of walking that adapts extremely well into any fighting style. Masters of various disciplines encourage their students to study Pa-Kua Chuan to improve and increase on the fluidity of movements during the application of fighting techniques or in combat and sparing situations. Pa-Kua is a comprehensive martial art which brings the student to a sense of understanding of himself as well as his surroundings. Pa-Kua stresses personal development and is most recognizable by its circular form of combat. It use the opponents momentum against him and a thorough study of flips, rolls, falls, self defense and sparring techniques add the confidence that will greatly benefit any student. Pa-Kua develops every part of the human anatomy by generating a proper flow of energy within the body. The movements are studied to provide an internal massage of the organs as well as develop in the student an unparallel coordination of movements coupled with improved mind/body communication. The training on slow forms nurtures harmony and growth of the spiritual and physical life force. Pa-Kua is a complete art and gives its practitioner a better sense of self confidence, increases concentration, augments coordination and improves flexibility. Pa-Kua is an art practiced by people of all ages and its benefits are valued by all.

Sintony (Chinese Yoga)

Sintony, or Chinese Yoga, is an ancient art derived fromt the Pakua knowledge. Through movements and meditation it teaches the student to harmonize the body, mind and spirit. Sintony provides an excellent source of physical conditioning. The movements tone and strengthen the body promoting lean muscle that burns calories at a high rate. The stretching exercises increase flexibility, protecting from injury and providing a greater range of motion, while the breathing exercises oxygenate the body and regulate both the heart rate and the cardiovascular system. The student also learns techniques to relieve stress and achieve a sense of calm in the midst of the chaos of everyday life. Sintony is a way of studying ourselves through, stretching, postures, breathing techniques, and cardiovascular exercises. Through the study of the self we come to understand and a synchronize with everything else. Once a state of Sintony is achieved, we can easily adapt to any circumstance or environment, overcoming culture shock, language barriers, and regional difference, thus finding harmony anywhere. Sintony can be described as the harmonic interaction between ourselves and the universe.

Nutrition

Even the health-oriented amongst us, those who do not care too much for the fast-pace pill-popping society we live in, are still influenced by our surroundings and our eating habits. Vitamins and supplements fill the health shop shelves and we have a feeling of furthering our preventive approach when we swallow, with our breakfast, a series of vitamins in form of pills. The expression expensive urine is often heard and serves as an accurate description of the mutations of some vitamins within our body. The Pakua approach to nutrition is one that enables the body to receive the right amount of vitamins and vital nutrient, through the processing of regular food intake. Eating the right food, in the right quantity in the right amounts will supply the body with all it needs in order to maintain proper harmony and vitality in all of its daily activities. Once again, the philosophy of helping the body deal with its daily tasks, rather than taking over its job, comes in to action. Even during periods of illness - or disharmonies, as the Chinese view would call it - changes in nutrition to supplement the body with substance it might have been depleted are preferable to ingurgitating foreign matters. During the course of day the body performs different functions and has different needs. The human body arising from a nights sleep has a need for certain alimentation that will help it awaken and perform its functions. This period and the nutritive requirements that come with it ends at some point during the day and other needs arise. Here again the concept of the Sky Man and Earth divisions both in respect to the hours of the day and to the division of foods is omnipresent. The Yin Yang concept is also one used in the Pakua nutritive system as well as the Five Elements and the Eight Changes. The Pakua nutritive system is both simple and complicated allowing for a rigid following of dietary discipline or to be used as loose guidelines to healthier eating habits. Its principals are clear and easy to incorporate. An understanding of Pakua Nutrition does not necessitate a thorough understanding of Chinese philosophy or human anatomy. The full course in Pakua Nutrition can be studied by a layman and will also be of immense benefit to a health care professional.

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Weapons

As an integral part of Pakua, the study of ancient weapons is critical to martial art development. Coordination, precision, discipline are some of the numerous benefits of studying the art of combat with ancient weapons. In ancient times the traditional weapons were used for self defense. The art of combat with one of these weapons, very often developed, out of necessity, with the use common contemporary items. The stick that accompanied a traveler on his journey turned into a weapon and its use eventually evolved in to an art. The common household item used to carry water back from the well, was used as a weapon in case of emergency. Other ancient weapons are actual weapons of war. Their study is accompanied by a study of the warriors discipline which help us today in our daily battles of life. The discipline of mind and body acquired during the study of any of these weapons from the past, is an invaluable tool for us today. Some of the other ancient weapons taught in Pa-Kua are Sword, Long Stick, Short Sticks, Boken, Shinai, Jian, Articulated Double Sticks (Nunchakus), Three Articulated Sticks, Throwing knifes, Night Stick, etc.

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