2 Possible McDojos/Lineage lies :X Help!

**Xarmydis** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:34am

I looked up Dale Dugas...his deal in Boston seems to be pretty legitimate. Essentially, here are my reasons for liking Baguazhang.

Decent amount of striking.
Decent amount of grappling/throwing
A lot of emphasis on fluidity of movement, and adaptation, with a style that's essentially based around adaptation. I know if you can't adapt in any style you'll fail, but I particularly like how Baguazhang is laid out.

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:43am

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

but I feel that my point about that particular image (which they don't want me to link to directly) is valid.

I'm just letting you know because your post doesn't read that way to me.

**Mor Sao** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:45am

I have been training under Dr. John Painter since 1997.

The system is principle based and works. For all the haters, I am available to show ANYONE how this system works.

Let me know how I can be of service.

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:46am

Ha ha and two minutes later, the man himself.

**Fuzzy** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:48am

Originally Posted by It is Fake

I'm just letting you know because your post doesn't read that way to me.

Fair enough, its always hard to tell from a website, and he may well be an amazing instructor.

Xarmydis: I guess the move would be to go and do a trial class.

**slamdunc** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:55am

Originally Posted by Fuzzy

Xarmydis: I guess the move would be to go and do a trial class.

Sounds like a plan. Let everyone know how it turns out.

**Xarmydis** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 11:58am

I think Imma do a trial class at each place. I like the fact that Dale has been confirmed as legit (and shown up himself! I appreciate it!!), which credits Dr. Painter's facilities, of which I will definitely check out soon.

And Dale, just a personal request, since you said you can show anyone how the system works, could you possibly make a short video of yourself? There isn't much in the way of Media of Baguazhang these days, and I am intrigued to see more of what it's all about. =)

**Mor Sao** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 12:01pm

My door is always open.

Open invitations to any and all who want to come see how we deal with self defense.

**It is Fake** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 12:09pm

X have you trained Bagua before?

**Xarmydis** · Posted On: 6/20/2012 12:11pm

Originally Posted by It is Fake

X have you trained Bagua before?

I have not--which somewhat worries me. I won't know for sure if what I'm getting into from the start is fake or just useless. Again, I like the fact that Dale can/has vouched for Painter, but I'm not so sure about this other place.