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Through
the correct practice of Bagwa Chung the practitioner will
be able to develop the natural power within, as well as
overall health and an advanced level of self defense ability.
The practitioner learns to use his whole body in every
movement. The body moves as light as feather but with a
strength of a bear. By practicing the spiral and circular
movements in Bagwa Chung, the body movements are flexible,
resilient and elastic in nature with the ability to release
strength or energy at any given moment
One of the many forms taught in Bagwa Chung is Bagwa walk.
The practitioner walks in circle holding various positions
and executing changes in direction through short series of
movements. Proper breathing is important in the development
of internal strength and must be coordinated with the movements.
Bagwa Chung training develops strength and flexibility in
the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and all internal
organs. The respiratory, nervous, circulatory systems will
function more efficiently. Bagwa Chung practice increases
flexibility and strength in the spine, hips and properly
aligns the skeletal structure. It improves mental clarity,
increases self awareness, concentration and enhances the
ability to focus. Practitioners develop a calm and relaxed
mind and an increased level of mind and body unity. Bagwa
Chung practice increases the flow of Qi through the acupuncture
meridians to allow the body to heal and energize itself in
order to reach its ultimate level of mental and physical
health and harmony.
In the application of self defense Bagwa Chung movements
allows the practitioner to be adaptable and evasive. The
ability to cut in, spin out and redirect blows or energy
is ideal for defending oneself against a skilled linear attacker
as well as multiple attackers coming from any direction.
Bagwa Chung training is based on the principles of Ying Yang
(Chinese) or Oom Yung (Korean) and is one of the highest
forms of internal development taught at this level.
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