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
