Bagua Zhang Books (also spelled "Pakua Chang") |
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New !! #EBG78 Strategy and Change |
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Just Out !! #EBG79 Fu Zhen Song's Dragon Bagua Zhang "Speak to any native of Southern China about Bagua Zhang and the name of Fu Zhen Song will quickly come up in the conversation. Fu was largely responsible for the introduction of the Northern internal martial arts systems to the Southern Chinese, and his coiling movements, lightning quick footwork, spinning manuevers and thunderous palm strikes are legendary. All students of Bagua Zhang will benefit greatly from the material that has been provided in this book, and I applaud Wei Ran Lin and Rick L. Wing for their efforts in providing Lin Chao Zhen's book to the English-speaking world. The Chinese martial artof Bagua Zhang has a long and illustrious history of training manuals, and Fu Zhen Song's Dragon Bagua Zhang carries on this grand tradition. Lin Chao Zhen was a direct student of Fu Zhen Song, and his closeness to that renowned teacher is reflected in the detail shown in the various techniques in the book. I highly recommend this important and informative training manual. All we can add is that for a primary and first major English text on a martial subject this is a gem, filled with history, instruction, analysis. A great introduction to the unique style created by the master Fu Zhen Song. Others Resources: Fu Bagua in VCD PLUM special offer: |
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Just Out !! #EBG80 See author Howard demonstrating here... Wang Shu Jin is "the man" to many practitioners especially from the Taiwan group. This is a new translation by instructor Kent Howard. This edition also has expanded information, in the time tested traditon of commentary on the text, by co-translator and long time Bgua practitoner Kent Howard. It has notes on Wang Shu Jin's life and his spiritual teachings. Some really intriguing notes on Bagua's history including special information on Dong Hai Chuan and Bagua's relation to I Ching philosophy. Step-by-step breakdown of the Eight Linked Palms. Others Resources: Chinese edition of this book |
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NEW!! #EBG8164
Hands of Bagua Zhang We have hardly had time to review this one but we were anxious to make it available. This book brings the 64 "straight" techniques of the Gao sttyle of Bagua to the reader. Many people consider this the very foundation of understanding how Bagua "works". As with many of the books Nigel Sutton works on, the information is given with an eye to detail. In addition there are pieces on Gao's family background, the key principels of the art, solo and applied versions of the moves and much more. A good text to start understanding the application of Bagua Zhang.
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#EBG82 Liu Bin's Zhung Gong Bagua Zhang This new book by is a nice edition to the Bagua corpus. Not only is the writing good and clear but the introductory sections have many stories, anecdotes and history told from a decidedly different perspective (Bi Cheng Xia created "traditional" Bagua, Dong Hai Chuan wasn't a eunuch but a Daoist adept who could "retract"). Zhang Jie was exposed to many Bagua practitioners before coming to America and his insights and perspective shows deep dedication. The instructional content of the styles, a branch of the Cheng Ting Hua family, shows 16 standing exercises and a 24 movement series based on the eight animals. Our only disappointment, which happens with Blue Snake Press, is that the outside of the book is beautiful but the photos we find a bit on the dingy side and smaller than we would like. |
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From the back cover: This combination of practical instruction and philosophical insight make Walking the I Ching not only an authoritative guide to hands-on practice, but also a pathway to a deeper understanding of Ba Gua Zhang and its traditional roots. " |
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This is "a unique portrayal of the power, effectiveness and beauty of the art of Ba Gua Zhang. The essential principles and training methods of BGZ are presented by Master Gao Ji Wu, inheritor of Beijing Gao Family BGZ. Chapters cover the basic principles of Ba Gua Zhang, nei gong, footwork, standing postures, fixed posture circle walking, the eight basic palm methods and the Ba Gua linking form, as well as kicking and seizing methods, pushing hands and BGZ's 36 songs and 48 methods. With over 570 photographs."Gao Ji Wu began study of traditional Chinese martial arts at age seven under the tutelage of his father and grandfather. Today, Gao Ji Wu carries on his family's martial arts tradition. His expertise and understanding of BGZ and the 64 Hands is extensive and unique. This book and those to follow will expand on this previously filmed VCDs.Tom Bisio has been involved with martial arts since 1973. He teaches Xing Yi and Ba Gua and heads a Chinese medicine clinic in New York. He is the author of A Tooth from the Tiger's Mouth. This new book is nicely formatted, with big clear pictures and direct translations of many Ba Gua key points from the "songs". A very good effort for anyone interested in any branch of the Ba Gua tree. |
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#EBG92 BaGua
You Shen Zhang This translation of Wang Shu Jin's famous book is accompanied by surprisingly clear photos (all things considered). The translation by messrs Brinkman and Tyrey starts with Wang's preface which tells of practicing subjective (understanding, discipline, etc) and objective (standing, progressive actions, etc.) methods. Next is a section on BGZ's "8 Character Poems" . Then we read of the "9 Palaces Returning to One". "Shapes of the Palms" follow. BG "Single Hand Standing Methods" comes next. The Preparations section is followed by Standing practices and Basic Principles. The set of Swimming Body Bagua follows. After this we have a biography of Dong Hai Chuan, BG's founder, with some information rarely seen elsewhere. The final piece is a portrait of lineage holder: Zhang Zhan Kui. According to the translators this second edition has improved binding and overall quality. |
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Back Cover: "Illustrated with over 500 photographs, the training sections teach a complete warm up followed by a step-by-step program for learning the essentials of the practice such as the classical Cheng style Basic Eight Palm Changes and the Cheng Style Deer Horn Knife Set of Grandmaster Liu Jing Ru. These chapters also include combat strategies, theory of ba gua fighting techniques, and a complete account of the unique weapons of ba gua zhang. Much more than just a technical manual, Whirling Circles shows how bagua zhang developed from Daoist ideology and tells of inspiring historical accounts and legends of the ba gua masters. The final section explains how to use mindfulness, breathing techniques and meditation to recognize and combine the essential eight trigrams of the Yi Jing, the Book of Changes. This book also includes a new, full translation of Dong Hai Chuan's Thirty-Six Poems and Forty-Eight Methods, with expert commentary on their meaning." |
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This oversized book is the first in English from He Jing Han . It contains a number of sections on general principles in almost philosophical language. There are also photos of basic BaGua style stretches and some illustrations with instruction on the Chang Palms. There is a section on BaGua applications with "spontaneous" responses recorded. Much correlated information on which meridian and what muscle group is involved in basic internal palms. We have to say that some of the information here, especially postural, should be scrutinized with a skeptical eye. There is the distinct feeling that He Jing Han is a better dancer than Bagua expert. His arched back and "vogueing" attitude may grate on you if you have traditional standards. He comes from the lineage of Gong Bao Tian and is therefore a Yin Fu branch member. The book itself is a very good presentation from Lion. Translation by Yang Ya Hui and Alex Kozma. |
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#EBG99 PaKua for Self Defense Here is a BaGua book that is not only informative but charming. In the first section it presents the basic palm positions, gives an historical overview with pictures of famous masters, shows Lee himself doing applications. The next section if a translation into English of a famous text by Yen Te Hwa showing some of the neatest illustrations ever of Chinese fighting applications. The usage is Ba Gua to the max with some pretty twisty renditions but all fascinating. A fold out lineage chart is enclosed. A collector's item worth a lot of money if you could find it. This reprint is pretty much the original except for the hard cover and dust jacket. A must-have for any Ba Gua library. |
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#EBG96Fundamentals of PaKuaChang Vol. 1 This
book continues the lineage of Lu Shui-Tien (1894-1978) through
his student Park Bok Nam. Lu was so well known during the Sino-Japanese
war as a fighter that the Japanese put a price on his head.
This book by his student of many years is chock full of hands
on BaGua training. Besides detailed instructions on walking,
it contains... The FIRST volume of a two part series it is a pretty comprehensive introduction to at least one method of BaGua practice. |
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This book continues the lineage of Lu Shui-Tien (1894-1978) through his student Park Bok Nam. Lu was so well known during the Sino-Japanese war as a fighter that the Japanese put a price on his head. This book by his student of many years is chock full of hands on BaGua training. Besides detailed instructions on walking, it contains two person exercises, power issuing practice and Ch'i Kung training. The second volume of a two part series it is a pretty comprehensive introduction to at least one method of BaGua practice. The SECOND volume of a two part series, this is a pretty comprehensive introduction to at least one method of BaGua practice. This text adds more to the overall picture of BaGua while introducing information about leg locking and elbow attacks, hidden moves in most BaGua forms. |
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Robert W. Smith & Allen Pittman 99 pages, US $12.95 Pa-Kua (just another spelling for Ba Gua and pronounced the same) is a Chinese martial art that emphasizes "soft" movements not dependent on strength. It's secret lies in the cultivation of Ch'i, intrinsic energy, through a series of gentle exercises which are practice while walking in a circular fashion. Both a fighting and living art, Ba Gua is considered by many to be related to the soft, circular motions of T'ai Chi. This book outlines the history of the style which is based on the 8 basic trigrams that were the inspiration for the I Ching- one of the most important books fundamental to Chinese philosophy. Fully illustrated are the basics, the eight palm shapes and the eight traditional circle walks with changes. Robert Smith is considered a "dean of Chinese martial arts", one of the first people to write about it in the West. Allen Pittman has studied for extended time in Taiwan. |
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In our opinion one of the best books produced by the prolific Yang's Martial Arts. The historicity of "Emei" BaGua is negligible imparting a confusion between BaGua the style and BaGua the philosophy. Nonetheless this is a big and fairly comprehensive edition. It contains many general notes on martial arts with ample Chinese language quotations and accompanying translation. It also has a section on BaGua Chi Kung, General Concepts, the Jings (Powers) involved in BaGua, Eight Mother Palms with applications,Swimming Body BaGua with applications, and a small Deer Horn set with applications. Liang Shou-Yu, ostensibly the author with a credit to Yang Jwing Ming, is known for his Shuai Jiao expertise and the applications take on some of this flavor. But overall this book of more than 350 pages is a strong addition to one's BaGua library. |
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To many people Liu JingRu is one of the reigning masters of the Cheng Ting Hua branch of BaGua. We expect this book, the first of its kind in English, to sell rather quickly. We encourage you to order while our supply lasts. Other
Links for Liu JingRu: BaGua VCDs also DVDs |
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#EBG98 Liang
Zhen Pu 8 Trigram Palm "(BaguaZhang)
Master Li Zi Ming was the last living representative of the
third generation in Dong Hai Chuan's lineage when he wrote this
authoritative book. This in-depth exposition explores all of
the ramifications involved in performing and unitizing this
sophisticated fighting system. Good photos, illustrations and the essential section, "Formulae Handed Down from Dong Hai Chuan" with comments by Li Zi Ming himself. |
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