Martial Movement Arts

Carsten is a great online teacher. He has a way with language and expression that is especially suited for the modern mode of remote learning.

I've been practicing traditional Chineese martial arts for a while. I've purchased several forms and such within the arts that I practice. They can work but, I found the ones that worked were the ones I already have a solid base in. Bagua is and undercurrent to so much of what I am being taught but I am not being taught Bagua directly. So when I saw Carsten's courses I did some research and found what he was teaching was from a legit lineage and organized very very well. Even after speaking with Carsten I was skeptical. However, after completing the BB#1 I can honestly say I've received nothing but excellent authentic content that was organized and taught very well. I was surprised at how engaged Carsten was in the critique. Both with his words, follow up videos, and punctuality. In short the content is authentic and organized and paced very well. The coaching is punctual and from a subject matter expert. Finally I have seen and felt gains in the other styles I practice and have really loved training Bagua, so I will be continuing this with out a doubt.

I'm very pleased with the material, thus far. The approach is clear and light-hearted. And offered in a style that's suitable to my way of learning.

Studying Bagua on this platform has been brought the most consistent development of skills I've experienced. From the details to the ever emerging bigger picture, its all here!

Excellent explanation of posture with head, exercises feel good

Structured, clear and detailed review of: 1) the underlying physical and energy principles (breath, mind focus, body alignment and posture); 2) foundation exercises (Ji Ben Shou Fa, Shi Da Tian Gan); 3) circle walking for beginners (Xian Tian); 4) straight line tactical forms for beginners (Hou Tian). The videos are of good quality with movements filmed from the side and head on. The explanations are to the point (not too much/not too little) and help place the material in the larger context of Bagua Zhang.

Clear and concise. Great job Carsten!

Thank you Carsten for this amazing work!