Ba Gua is an amazing form of Martial Arts. Very advanced and powerful. SHIFU Greg is great, building from a strong foundation and learning properly from there! SHIFU is great at instructing from the beginning and showing careful detailed instructions. Great to be able to study an Art that still follows from tradition and is still a very practical fighting system. Not to mention an incredible workout. I study Tai Chi here too and love it. Feels good to learn traditional Yang Style and Sword. Great foundational tools and incredible workout!! SHIFU Hatza is an excellent teacher and really observes the details and proper movement of technique!

Ludwig,

I have studied with SHIFU Hatza for over 9 years and echo many of the sentiments from the other reviewers. Having studied other martial arts systems prior to starting pa kua, I find it to be a very practical and effective fighting system that teaches the student to defend/attack from various angles, utilizing all parts of the body, depending upon the distance and angle. Very fast moving with terrific footwork. The chi gung and breathing/meditation offers tremendous health benefits. Because it is an internal art, it is a martial art that can be practiced for a lifetime. Plus, SHIFU Greg is a terrific teacher and a nice guy.

Mike,

As one of the newest students of Pa Kua Chang at the Chinese Boxing Academy under SHIFU Greg Hatza, I highly recommend the school and the art form. The indivdiual instruction of fundamentals from SHIFU Greg is detailed and precise. Fellow student practitioners are very encouraging and helpful in technique refinement and theory. Together they provide a self paced but challenging and non-threatening learning enviornment. I highly recommend this school to adults of all ages and skill sets. If you are looking for a means of practical self-defense as well as health maintenance, this is the school for YOU.

Marilyn,

This is an amazing school with an even more amazing teacher. I have been studying with SHIFU Greg Hatza for about 5 years now. SHIFU Hatza is an extraordinary teacher who is extremely knowledgeble, well spoken, humble and patient. His natural openess and ease encourages questions and facilitates learning. If you are looking to learn a superb martial art with both health and self defense benefits in a relaxed but always challenging environment, this is the school for you.

George,