Urban Bagua NYC

I have been calling Novell Bell AKA The Black Taoist my friend and teacher for over 20 years! He truly represents the true meaning of Kung Fu which is skill achieved through hard work. Anyone that trains with him will benefit from his years of study, practice and active application of the Chinese Martial Art called Ba Gua Zhang.
Novell is able to teach students from beginner level little or no prior martial arts background and experienced students with prior martial art backgrounds.
Novell’s main focus is to teach traditional martial arts to students and enable his students to practically apply their knowledge in modern realistic situations. Trainning sessions typically include warm-​ups, stretching, qi-​gong (breathing techniques) stance training, hand forms, practical drills to improve specific martial skills, applications of techniques (paired practice), fight theory, and meditation for mental, physical and spiritual cultivation. I recommend his classes for any individual thats interested in the serious study of the wonderful Chinese Martial Art of Ba Gua Zhang!

I have been studying with Coach Novell for a year and a half. Studying Bagua has changed my life. Bagua is a moving meditation, it is rejuvinating and empowering. Coach Novell not only teaches the forms but he teaches you how to apply those forms in real life, in the form of self defense. I would recommend his classes to everyone.
He is also good with reading people, and knowing when to work on something new and when to focus more on the basics. I look forward to my next class and furthering my skills. –Jessica Wray-​Nieves