Photos by Valerie Ghent

Master Gao Ji Wu returned to New York City in February 2006 to teach Beijing Gao Family Ba Gua. More then 30 students attended Basic Training in the fixed Posture Practice (Ding Shi) and practiced applications of this method using throwing and joint locking techniques. Advanced students completed in-depth training in the broadsword (Ba Gua Dao), the 64 linear fighting sets and seizing techniques (Na Fa).