DRAGON PHOENIX
ONLINE ACADEMY
Learn Authentic Cheng Baguazhang, Chen Taijiquan, and Internal Chinese Martial Arts Online
Train from anywhere in the world through a structured curriculum, personal guidance, and a living tradition preserved through generations.
Whether you are beginning your first steps into the Internal Arts or continuing a journey you began years ago, the Dragon Phoenix Online Academy offers a clear path for learning, practice, and lifelong growth.
Explore the Dragon Phoenix Online Academy
The Online Academy was created to give sincere students a clear and supportive path into the Internal Chinese Martial Arts. Whether you are ready to begin training or simply want to learn more, these pages will help you understand the curriculum, the teaching approach, and the community you are invited to join.
Welcome to Dragon Phoenix
For many people, studying authentic Chinese Internal Martial Arts can feel almost impossible. You may not have a qualified instructor nearby. Perhaps you have searched for years without finding a school that teaches the traditional arts in the way they were intended. Maybe your work schedule, family responsibilities, or where you live simply make regular classes difficult to attend. The Dragon Phoenix Online Academy was created for people like you. My goal has never been to replace in-person instruction. There is tremendous value in training face-to-face whenever possible. Instead, I wanted to create an online learning environment that preserves the depth, structure, and personal guidance of traditional instruction while making these remarkable arts accessible to students around the world. Whether your interest is self-defense, health, personal growth, Chinese culture, or simply the desire to learn something authentic, I hope you will find a home here. Welcome to Dragon Phoenix.
“Authentic martial arts should be approachable without losing their depth.”
What Makes Dragon Phoenix Different?
Traditional Arts. Modern Education. Timeless Principles.
The Dragon Phoenix Online Academy was created to be more than a collection of videos. It is a structured learning environment for sincere students who want authentic Internal Chinese Martial Arts, clear instruction, personal guidance, and a path they can continue for years. Authentic Lineage Study arts preserved through real teacher-student relationships and traditional training methods. Structured Curriculum Follow a clear progression from foundations and Qigong to Chen Taijiquan, Cheng Baguazhang, applications, weapons, and advanced study. Personal Guidance Ask questions, receive feedback, and continue refining your practice with support along the way. Thoughtful Teaching Learn from an instructor who combines traditional martial arts experience with a Master’s Degree in Education.
Your Journey Through the Internal Arts
What You’ll Learn
Learn the Complete Art. Not Just the Movements.
The Dragon Phoenix Online Academy is designed to help students understand the Internal Arts as complete systems of training. Forms are important, but they are only one part of the journey. Students also study foundational body mechanics, applications, drills, weapons, training principles, and the cultural and philosophical ideas that give these arts their depth. Whether your main interest is Cheng Baguazhang, Chen Taijiquan, health, martial skill, or lifelong personal growth, the Academy gives you a broad and structured curriculum to explore.
Foundations
Build posture, alignment, breathing, relaxation, coordination, balance, and the internal principles that support deeper training.
Applications & Drills
Learn how movements are used through practical applications, solo drills, partner concepts, body mechanics, timing, and martial strategy.
Cheng Baguazhang
Study circle walking, the Eight Turning Palms, the Eight Mother Palms, footwork, applications, drills, weapons, and traditional training methods.
Traditional Weapons
Explore weapons training as a way to deepen coordination, structure, power, distance, timing, and understanding of the empty-hand arts.
Chen Taijiquan
Develop silk reeling, whole-body movement, Laojia Yilu, Laojia Erlu, applications, drills, weapons, and the martial principles of Chen Taiji.
Daoist Philosophy
Study lectures on history, culture, philosophy, training principles, and personal cultivation that help place the Internal Arts in a broader context.
Meet Your Instructor
My name is Aaron Dison, and I founded Dragon Phoenix to help preserve and share authentic Internal Chinese Martial Arts with sincere students. I have been fortunate to study with teachers who generously shared their knowledge, patience, and trust with me. One of my greatest responsibilities is to pass on what I have learned with the same care and respect. Teaching has always been at the heart of Dragon Phoenix. In addition to my martial arts training, I have earned a Master’s Degree in Education because I wanted to help enrich other people’s lives. That background shapes the way I organize lessons, explain difficult concepts, and guide students step by step through the curriculum. My goal is not simply to show movements. My goal is to help students understand what they are practicing, why it matters, and how each lesson connects to the larger tradition. If you are looking for a teacher who values authenticity, patience, structure, and lifelong learning, I would be honored to help guide your training.
How the Academy Works
Simple. Flexible. Guided.
The Dragon Phoenix Online Academy was designed to make authentic Internal Chinese Martial Arts accessible without leaving students on their own. Once you join, you will have access to a structured curriculum that you can follow at your own pace. You can begin with the foundations, choose Cheng Baguazhang, Chen Taijiquan, or both, and continue through each stage of training as your understanding develops. You are not expected to figure everything out by yourself. Students can ask questions, review lessons as often as needed, and submit videos for feedback when they would like additional guidance. The goal is to give you the flexibility of online learning while preserving the guidance, structure, and personal connection that make traditional instruction meaningful.
Join the Academy
Create your account and gain access to the student area, where lessons, curriculum materials, lectures, and training resources are organized for you.
Begin with the Foundations
Start with the fundamental body mechanics, posture, alignment, footwork, and training principles that support both Cheng Baguazhang and Chen Taijiquan.
Practice at Your Own Pace
Review lessons as often as needed, build a consistent practice routine, and move forward when you are ready.
Choose Your Path
Focus on Cheng Baguazhang, Chen Taijiquan, or study both together over time. You will also have access to Daoist philosophy lectures and supplemental training material.
Receive Guidance
Ask questions, submit videos for feedback, and continue refining your practice with support along the way.
Student Stories
Every student begins for a different reason.
Some students join because they have spent years searching for authentic Internal Chinese Martial Arts. Others are looking for a healthier way to move, a meaningful lifelong practice, or a teacher who can help them understand the deeper principles behind the forms. Some begin with years of martial arts experience. Others are taking their very first step. What they share is a willingness to learn, practice, and continue growing. The Dragon Phoenix Online Academy was created to support sincere students wherever they are beginning their journey.
“I had always wanted to learn Tai Chi, but I was nervous about starting. The lessons gave me a clear place to begin, and I never felt rushed.”
“There were no qualified internal martial arts teachers near me. Having a structured curriculum and the ability to ask questions made all the difference.”
“I had trained for years, but I wanted to understand body mechanics and internal principles more deeply. The Academy helped me slow down and study with greater attention.”
Start with the Free Mini Course
Take your first step into the Internal Arts.
Choosing a martial arts school is an important decision. Before joining the full Academy, I invite you to begin with a free introductory course.
This short course will introduce you to the foundations of Internal Chinese Martial Arts and give you a feel for the way we train at Dragon Phoenix. You will learn basic principles, simple exercises, and practical guidance for beginning a consistent practice at home.
There is no pressure and no obligation.
My hope is simply that this gives you a meaningful first step and helps you decide whether the Dragon Phoenix Online Academy feels like the right place for your journey.Inside the Free Mini Course:
Foundational posture and alignment Introductory Qigong practice Basic principles of internal body mechanics How to begin training at home Guidance for choosing your next step
Free access. No long-term commitment. Begin at your own pace.
Join the Dragon Phoenix Online Academy
Begin your training from anywhere in the world.
If you have been searching for authentic Internal Chinese Martial Arts, a clear curriculum, and guidance from a real instructor, I would be honored to welcome you into the Dragon Phoenix Online Academy. Membership gives you access to a growing library of lessons in Cheng Baguazhang, Chen Taijiquan, applications, drills, weapons, and Daoist philosophy. You can train at your own pace, review lessons as often as needed, ask questions, and continue building your practice one step at a time. You do not need to have everything figured out before you begin. You simply need a sincere interest, a willingness to practice, and a path to follow.
Begin Your Journey
Every student begins somewhere.
You do not need to have years of experience. You do not need to live near a traditional school. You do not need to know exactly where the path will lead. You simply need a sincere interest, a willingness to practice, and a clear place to begin. The Dragon Phoenix Online Academy was created to help students around the world study authentic Internal Chinese Martial Arts with structure, guidance, and respect for the traditions that have been passed down through generations. If this path feels right to you, I would be honored to welcome you. Welcome to Dragon Phoenix.