Orchard Kung Fu

05/14/2026

This presentation covers the essential exercises and drills required to develop Whole Body Power in Daoqiquan arts. A great supplement to your in-class training.

You can find The Architecture of Internal Power by Dr. John Painter online at the Gompa Store: www.thegompa.com/shop

Feel the power!

05/09/2026

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Dr. Yancy Orchard

04/23/2026

Ramsey Dewey is a retired fighter and martial arts YouTuber with an interesting take on many topics. While I do not agree with his every opinion (I'm not sure I even agree with every one of my opinions!), he is well worth watching.

This particular offering is sincere and heartfelt. It may be inspiring to anyone who has struggled with the challenges inherent in living.

Give it a watch. It is worth your time.

Fist in palm,
Dr. Yancy Orchard

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04/21/2026

Many of you have met Dr. Bronwen Nishikawa at our Founder's Days and other workshops here in Saskatoon. She talks about the video course she's created for Spring Rain Qigong in her excellent interview with Violet Li on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfJAarxX20U

You can access the Spring Rain Qigong videos with your subscription to the Li Family Internal Arts University at https://internalartsuniversity.com/

Bridging Science and Tradition: Dr. Bronwen Nishikawa’s Internal Arts Journey

04/01/2026

I stumbled across these videos in the late 80' or early 90's. In 1994 I moved to Dallas, TX and began training in Jiulong Baguazhang with Dr. John Painter. After 30-some years of training, I can tell you I still rewatch these videos annually and get something out of them each time.

You can find them at https://thegompa.com/shop/

03/19/2026

Dr. John Painter has been hard at work committing his deep knowledge of the Li family Daoqiquan arts to video.

In this growing collection of videos, you will find a progressive series of lessons to help you develop skill in Jiulong Baguazhang, Ziran Xingyiquan, Liu Taijiquan, Tibetan Coiling Serpent Boxing, Tibetan Blue Heron Boxing, Traditional Chinese Weaponry, various methods of Qigong and Meditation, and many other skills.

This material is of great use to all current and past students of Daoqiquan arts, as well. There are brand new, innovative video lessons that introduce a new perspective and greater detail on material you've learned, examples that provide you with great reminders on principles, and archival lessons from the last four decades to expose you to brand new material.

If you're serious about learning the martial arts of Daoqiquan, do yourself a favour and sign up to the university!

03/10/2026

This is the second installment of Shigong Painter's interviews with Violet Li.

Enjoy!

Dr. Painter had three names, each with its own story. In this episode, he shares the origin of his nickname, Biff, along with thrilling tales from his early ...

02/23/2026

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02/18/2026

Jim Crookston from Peekskill, NY, was in Saskatoon for a few days and engaged in a 15 hour intensive on Daoqiquan Combat Dao (Sabre) methods.

It was a hoot to spend a concentrated period on the ferocious Tiger Sabre with such a dedicated student.

02/18/2026

Xiangdao Jim Crookston, of Peekskill, NY, has spent the last few days in Saskatoon undergoing exhaustive examination on the requirements for Jiulong Baguazhang Water Palm certification. I'm pleased to announce he passed with flying colours!

Congratulations, Jim!

Mr. Crookston is a most excellent teacher and will now offer the first six of eight palms in his Hudson Valley, Peekskill school of Nine Dragons Eight Trigrams Palm.

If you want first-rate instruction in Jiulong Baguzhang, you can find Xiangdao Crookston at https://www.facebook.com/hudsonvalleyjiulongbaguazhang/