The most recent of the NeiGong or Internal Skills martial arts, BaGuaZhang is based on the 64 Hexagrams imagery of the Yi-Jing, or Book of Changes. It’s exploration of Yin & Yang through the medium of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (TCMA) is unquestionably the most expansive in it’s breadth & depth of technical skill, & expression.
TaiJi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for both its defense training, its health benefits and meditation. Though originally conceived as a martial art, it is also typically practiced for a variety of other personal reasons such as health/longevity, external/internal martial art skills, art aesthetics, movement meditation or as an athletic/competition sport. Benefits of Practice include but are not limited to: Weight Loss, Improved Balance, Aerobic Conditioning, Mental Clarity, & Circulation, Increased Flexibility, Strength, & Mental Focus
I and my staff help children from age to begin developing the traits that’ll take them farthest in the society9 they’ll grow up to live in. We instill in them a sense of both confidence and responsibility, which leads to incredible character development. Our talented staff is enthusiastic and highly motivated in helping each child regardless of ability or background achieve their own personal goals and highest potentials. Having undergone the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts curriculum for a number of years themselves, these well-trained and highly qualified individuals represent the best of what can be experienced through TCMA training.
For over 35 years ShiFu Black has practiced Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (TCMA). Although very well versed in many different styles of Kung Fu, he feels that his most expert knowledge and teaching ability resides in Ho’o Chin Pai Northern Shaolin, Ming Hsien Kuei Shou BaGuaZhang, and YangJia TaiJiQuan.
ShiFu Black’s interest in contributing to the society he lives in has motivated him to utilize his unique training to develop programs for all people who want to improve their health or well being regardless of their personal ability. He’s taught classes for after-school programs & offered workshops for senior citizens. He’s trained police & military personel, as well as private and prison security. Respected by his peers as an instructor and ongoing tournament champion in his own right, he brings all of this experience to the fore in every class with each and every one of his students.
His very life has been a testament to the dedication he has to each student, to help them achieve their goals as martial arts practitioners, as well as their own individual goals of personal development and growth.
Ms. Angelova has practiced Northern Shaolin, TaiJi, and BaGua for the last 15 years solely under the instruction of ShiFu Black.
As a member of Black Mountain Spirit’s teaching staff her skill and ability have made her a valuable asset and contributor to each of the programs instituted by Black Mountain Spirit in each community, and to each member that it serves.
Ms. Angelova’s commitment to the discipline, art, and practice of TCMA is evident in her own expression of this magnificent legacy of art & science. She stands as a GateKeeper, keeping guard over the standards handed down to her through her practice at Black Mountain Spirit. As she continues to grow in skill and rise in rank she acts as a bridge between the ‘masters of the old-school’ and those wishing to benefit from the same life-transforming experiences that TCMA training provides.
A First Place Tournament Champion herself, she strives to maintain the integrity of TCMA practice that Black Mountain Spirit has ensured will last into the next century – and Beyond.
Absolutely! The only requirement is that you understand that Private Lessons are typically one on one with the instructor, and that the information is going to be very dense with tons of technique details and principles designed to maximize your retention of the information and expression of that information physically. In other words, come prepared to LEARN. 😉
All of the public classes are listed here and under their respective categories.
For information concerning the times available for Private Lessons, please fill out the Contact Us form and we’ll be glad to help take care of your specific interests and needs.
Yes it Is! Please bear in mind that it’s an Introductory Lesson, and is designed to offer a cursory understanding of the most basic techniques and applications of the specific system of TCMA that you’re interested in pursuing.