Jiulong Baguazhang is a unique fusion of yogic meditation and stretching exercises blended with gentle tai ji-like movements, building up to controlled aerobic stepping patterns. These stepping patterns, which are performed whilst walking the circumferance of a circle, will relax and gently stimulate your mind, muscles and cardiovascular system.

The art of Jiulong Baguazhang comes to us by way of the Li family of Sichuan province, China. It is but one part of the Li family's martial and health exercise system called Daoqiquan. While Jiulong Baguazhang is a relatively recent addition to the Li family system, the original aspects and development of the Daoqiquan arts may be traced back to a Tibetan monk known as Lama Zurdwang.

Lama Zurdwang called this art the Five Circles, Six Stances, and Four Virtues. Emphasis was placed upon the development of Qi (Ch'i) power through the application of the theory of the Four Virtues: Honesty, Humility, Patience, and Sincerity. He held that if someone attempted to thoroughly apply these ethical principles, then their mind, body, and spirit would become open to the universal energy or Qi and that they would be able to use this for their own ends.

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