There are several resources available to students. Take time to check them out! 

• Websites

  • www.OrchardKungFu.com

  • www.TheGompa.com

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• Youtube

  • OrchardKungFu

  • TheGompa

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• Facebook

  • Orchard Kung Fu Page

  • Saskatoon Orchard Kung Fu Student’s Page

  • Dr. Painter’s Jiulong Baguazhang Page

  • Dr. Painter's Xingyiquan & Yixingong Page

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• The Gompa Newsletter

  • See Dr. Painter’s Jiulong Baguazhang FaceBook Page

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Below is a list of books, articles and periodicals you may find useful. Contact Orchard Kung Fu for more information. 
 

RECOMMENDED BOOKS, ARTICLES AND PERIODICALS 

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Jiulong Baguazhang

• Combat Baguazhang: Nine Dragon System; Volume One: Forms and Principles, by John P. Painter. Unique Publications, 2007.
   

• Combat Baguazhang: Nine Dragon System; Volume Two:Warrior Training & Applications, by John P. Painter. Unique Publications, 2007.
   

• Individual Palm Manuals, by John P. Painter; IAM Co. [Available to workshop attendees only]
   

Taijiquan

• Tai Chi Therapy: The Science of Metarobics, by Dr. Pete Gryffin
   

• The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi, by Peter M. Wayne, PhD., and Mark L. Fuest
   

• Laoshi: Tai Chi, Teachers, and Pursuit of Principle, by Jan Kauskas
   

• Taijiquan: Through the Western Gate, by Rick Barrett
   

Philosophy

• Dao De Jing / Tao Te Ching, by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane Englis
   

• Yi Jing - The Complete I Ching, by Alfred Huan
   

• Yi Jing - The Original I Ching Oracle, by Ritsema and Sabbadini
   

• Yi Jing - The Mandate of Heaven: Hidden History in the I Ching, by S.J. Marshall; Columbia University Press, 2001
   

• Chuang Tsu: Inner Chapters, by Gia-Fu Feng and Jane English.
   

• Hua Hu Ching:The Unknown Teachings of Lao Tzu, by Brian Walker.
   

• The Unfettered Mind, by Takuan Soho (translator: William Scott Wilson)
   

• On the Warrior’s Path: Philosophy, Fighting, and Martial Arts Mythology, by Daniele Bolelli
   

Training

• Psych, by Dr. Judd Biasiotto
   

• The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret of Skill, by Daniel Coyle
   

• Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
   

• Finding Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
   

Violence

• Deadly Force Encounters, Dr. Alexis Artwohl and Loren W. Christensen; Paladin Press, 1997.
   

• Surviving Armed Assaults, Lawrence A. Kane; YMMA Publication Center, 2006.
   

• Scaling Force, by Rory Miller and Lawrence Kane
   

• In the Name of Self-Defense, by Mark MacYoung
   

• On Killing, by Dave Grossman
   

• On Combat, by Dave Grossman
   

• Meditations on Violence, by Rory Miller
   

• Facing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected, by Rory Miller
   

• The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals, by Gavin de Becker
   

• Just 2 Seconds, by Gavin de Becker
   

History

• Chinese Martial Arts, by Peter Lorge
   

• The History and Philosophy of Kung Fu: An Introduction, by Danil Mikhailov

 

Articles

Dr. Yancy Orchard

• Meditation Enhances Physical and Mental Health

• Chasing Your Qi?

• Hexagram and Posture Correspondences

• Martial Etiquette

• Pendulum Step Training

• Set to Go Off

• Willow Bends

 

Dr. John P. Painter

• A Dust Covered Mirror

• Taijiquan & Baguazhang & Health

• Honey Tongue and Gall Heart

• Consistency in Training – Striving for a Higher Standard

• Dare to Be Aware

• The Goal of Zhandouli

• The Qi Moves Me

• This Is the Time You Need It Most

• What is Song?