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2026 Bian Gan Seminar

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BIAN GAN SEMINAR 2026 IS COMING!

Baji Association is organising a Bian Gan seminar to explore the techniques and movements of the traditional Chinese bian gan (biāngān, 鞭竿) — the whip staff — under the guidance of Master Lü Baochun and his long-term student Harri Eskelinen. The seminar will take place outdoors at the courtyard of Hertsikka Primary School on 12–13 September 2026.

WHAT IS BIAN GAN?

The bian gan, or whip staff, is a traditional Chinese martial arts weapon and hybrid polearm. Roughly 13 hand-widths long (the ideal length reaches from your toes to your sternum), it merges the fluid, continuous mechanics of the staff (gun), the piercing thrusts of the spear (qiang), and the close‑quarters cutting or chopping leverage of a two‑handed saber or sword (jian).

In this seminar, we will teach the whip staff form as well as applications for the movements within the form. Training takes place outdoors in the courtyard of Hertsikka Primary School, with rain cover available if needed. Wear anything comfortable that allows you to move freely.

The seminar is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.

PRICE

One day €60
Full weekend €100

LOCATION

Hertsikka Primary School courtyard Hillerikuja 4, 00800 Helsinki

SCHEDULE
Saturday & Sunday
10:00–12:00 Practice
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–16:00 Practice

REGISTRATION

Please register using the form: https://forms.gle/U9myauKyN5oZVEK38

The last date for registration is 5 September 2026.

PAYMENT
Recipient: Baji ry
IBAN: FI96 4108 0013 1692 17
BIC: ITELFIHH
Message: Bian Gan seminar

You may also pay on location by card or sports benefits (ePassi, Edenred).

FURTHER INFORMATION AND QUESTIONS

For more information, please email: baji (ät) baji.info

With autumn greetings,
Baji Association’s board

2025 Season Info Packet V

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Now setting our sights on autumn training!

The autumn season kicks off again, and your training schedule has been secured!

The autumn season runs from 1.9.-11.12.2025. A few practice venues have moved as follows:
– Mondays 8.9. – 6.10 (Chen Taiji and Tuishou): Kajaaninlinnantie 10  under the shelter behind the parking lot of Liikuntakeskus Puro
– All Wednesday lessons (Weapons, Baji, and Xingyi): Hillerikuja 4, at the Hillerikuja unit of Herttoniemen ala-aste 

Open training sessions continue outdoors until the start of the autumn season. We still train in Hesperian puisto on Wednesdays from 18:00 to 21:00 and sometimes on Monday evenings. On Sundays, open trainings take place in Itäkeskus from around noon. You can arrange open-practice sessions via the existing WhatsApp and Facebook groups.

The last intensive courses of the summer are held 18.–21.8. Each intensive lasts two hours (18:00–20:00) and costs 25€/session. Summer season-pass holders may attend. Venue is at Kajaaninlinnantie 10  under the shelter behind the parking lot of Liikuntakeskus Puro. The intensive themes follow the indoor season program:
– Monday: Chen Taiji and Tuishou
– Tuesday: Yang Taiji and Chen Taiji
– Wednesday: Weapons, Baji, and Xingyi
– Thursday: QiGong and Chen 24

Two Tuishou seminars takes place on Sunday 5th & 12th of October from 9:00 to 15:00 and 10:00 to 16:00 respectively at Arabian nuorisotalo. The days consists of theory and practice. Under Master Lü’s guidance, participants will practice Tuishou (push hands) techniques from understanding and internalizing the basics to discovering, controlling, and applying internal movement. Seminar fee is 60 €, both Sundays for 100€ (sign-up will open closer to the dates). Suitable for all levels, as content will be tailored to the participants.

Baji ry presents itself in Töölö on Saturday 6.9.2025, from 12:00 to 14:00 at the multicultural festival organized by Slurpsnäyttämö in Mika Waltarin puisto. City residents are offered a chance to tray the disciplines! Sign up via email: marja.kuisma[ a ]baji.info!

The autumn meeting and Christmas party take place on Saturday 13.12.2025. Venue will be announced later! We’re taking in suggestions (preferably Chinese food as this is master Lü’s preference).

With active regards,
Baji Association Board