About the teacher
I started training kung fu and taiji in 2019, and since then both have become part of my daily life. I don’t see them as just training — they’ve shaped my everyday life in many ways. My balance improved, my confidence grew, I learned how to defend myself, and daily meditation brought a sense of calm that feels increasingly important in today’s fast-paced world. That may be one of the most valuable parts of all.
This isn’t only inner work, though. The body needs to be trained consistently too — otherwise it loses its strength and sharpness, like a blade left unused. For me, Flow State Martial Arts brings these two sides together: real physical training and inner focus — both part of the same path.
Bajiquan 八极拳
A Chinese kung fu style rooted in explosive, close-range power — short bursts of force delivered through elbows, shoulders, and hips. The name translates roughly as "eight extremities fist." For centuries it was the style of choice for Chinese imperial bodyguards. An Jian Qiu — with whom I trained in Dezhou — is a 5th-generation inheritor of the An family Bajiquan lineage, a national champion, and one of the most respected traditional practitioners of this style alive today.
