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Simplified Chinese Characters Page Twelve: Bagua Zhang

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Shaolin Kung Fu

BaGua Boxing Secret Traditions - SC 804
by Gao Yin He

350 pages, illustrations
$17.95 Simplified Chinese Characters

Student of Xiang Shu Fan from Qian Song Ling from Zhang Zhao Dong from Dong Hai Quan.
Sixty Four applications. The illustrations in this text are a little on the cute side (see enlarged page) to say the least. This big book shows the Eight Changing Palms of this lineage and then sixty-four two person mini-set as applications. Each section is probably around six hands long with attack and counter shown.

Bagua Zhang

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CHENG Style BAGUA ZHANG - SC 602
by Liu JingRu
$16.95 Simplified Chinese Characters

367 Pages, Softbound. Photographs.
Another BaGua book by the indefatigable Liu Jing Fu. This time he focuses on his beloved style, Cheng Shi. Bagua Zhang. One bonus is that just about everything in this book is demonstrated by the clear form of Liu himself. Applications are given as the text and photos show the Palm Changes. This text has explanatory notes on footwork, palm work, etc. Then it delves into the 8 X 8 64 Palm which it shows with applications and variations. Next comes the 8 X 8 64 Hand form which is a Linked Hand set shown without applications. The book also has some color plates in the front.

Wu Dang Kung Fu

SECRETS OF WU DANG BAGUA PALMS - SC 401
MI ZHUAN WU DANG BA GUA ZHANG
by Di Bei-Lung and Gao Fei

$11.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

279 Pages, Softbound. Illustrated.
A series of the BaGua Changes in drawings of 80 year old Di Bei-Long. Wu Dang according to the text is derived from the Yin Fu branch of Dong Hai Chuan's art. Interesting are the numerous writings, short sections of the "secret" records about BaGua and a long Q & A section on the art.

Kung Fu book

BAGUA QI GONG - SC 314
by Ren Shou Tong
$11.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

132 Pages, Softbound, Photographs including color, published 1994, this edition 1997.
Yes, this volume has demonstration pictures by THE Xie Pei Qi. Here is a series of Qi Gong exercises from Shihfu Xie's health system which, just to be technically accurate, is not actually supposed to originate in the Yin Fu Bagua system which made him famous. On the other hand when a master instructor assimilates such information into a system it definitely becomes an important edition. Xie showed very good knowledge of some interesting health practices in very traditional matters. This is no exception. There are a number of Yoga like Chi Kung postures from the reclining position and eight small animal changes demonstrated by Mr. Ren in the Bagua manner. This book correlates health principles from Bagua and the trigrams. We think this one will be a collector's item.

Kung Fu Book

BAGUA SAN SHOU PALMS - SC 311
by Zhang Yao Zhong
$8.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

200 Pages, Softbound. Illustrated.
"San Shou"- free hand - can have a number of meanings in different martial contexts. In this case one might think of it as a "linking set" as in Xing Yi. The core form to this book is a series of movements which are not structured around the circle. BaGua San Shou also refers to spontaneous practice of turning and changing. In addition a number of BaGua Chi Kung type exercises.

Kung Fu book

SWIMMING BODY BAGUA - SC 305
by Sun Zhi Jun

$17.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

538 Pages, Softbound. Photographs.
This is a major book on the art of BaGua. It begins with photographs color and black and white including a nice one of Cheng Ting Hua. After a complete section of basics it follows with Eight Turning Palms. Then Mother Palms. next comes Linked Palms.Then a section entitled "24 Manners/64 Palms." BaGua Saber follows. After that is BaGua Spear. Next BaGua Straight sword. BaGua Elk Horn knives.Then a section on the Cheng chronology. In other words, a complete presentation of the Cheng style forms.

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BaGua THREE HARMONY Exercises - SC 217
by Zhang Jin Liang

$ 8.75 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

186 pages, Soft bound, Photographs.
ShihFu Zhang has impressed us with his excellent presentation of LIANG style BaGua. His VCDs and DVDs are some of our most popular. Here he presents stretching, postural and Chi Kung exercises based on the system of BaGua in which he is expert. The photos are a little on the fuzzy side but they are easily understandable and the movements are demonstrated with integrity and clarity.
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Orthodox BaGua - SC 212
by Liu JingRu

$ 16.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

Softbound. Photographs.
A good beginning volume on Cheng style BaGua Zhang. Li starts it with a section on his own introduction to martial practice. This is followed by a chapter on BaGua health building. Then BaGua's flavor in self defense. Other sections include: mud stepping, basic hand positions, 8 Big Palms, Swimming Body linked palms, exercise palms and practice palms. Many photographs.

BAGUA PALM ESSENTIALS - SC 209
by Zhang Quan Liang

$ 16.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

504 pages, Softbound. Photographs.
A huge manual containing good photos and a lot of information on the art of BaGua. Includes 8 Mother Palms, Usage, BaGua Saber,BaGua Chi Kung, BaGua Posture training, mixed routines and much text on the art. An outstanding compendium of information on BaGua with a lot of information.

BAGUA APPLICATIONS (of Wu Meng Xia) - SC 206
by Qi De Ju
$11.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only
171 pages, Softbound

Said to be the first text printed on the BaGua of Mr. Qi's teacher, the famous Wu Meng Xia. Illustrated is the complete BEFORE BIRTH palm sequence, a short routine of spinning known as Five Dragons, then an extensive breakdown on the AFTER BIRTH palms. Notes on true BaGua transmissions from Hua Shan. This book starts with an illustrated talk on the Bagua-I Jing relationship to Wu Ji and You Ji. Very interesting.

Here is Wu Meng Xia's work...

"The Drilling Palm is the source of knowledge and skill,
Cherish the principles of the Yin Yang Eight Changes.
The Nine Palaces mysteriously transform,
Yin and Yang move mysteriously without limit,
Supporting longevity, enlarging skills,
Like a tree root encircling the footwork wraps.
Thus well grounded the techniques flower,
The essence of the art produces a grand achievement.
"

BAGUA 3 HARMONY SWORD
by Zhang Quan Liang -SC 108

$8.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

224 pages, Softbound
Photographs clearly illuminate this book about the BaGua straight sword known as "Three Harmonies". The entire set is shown and, in addition, a partner set with the sword similar to the famous San Tsai sword but with a BaGua emphasis.

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SNAKE STYLE BAGUA -SC 105
by Tian Jion

$13.50 Simplified Chinese Characters

493 pages, softbound
A nicely done edition of Yin/Yang BaGua Zhang. This volume focuses on the branch which is known as Snake Form Palm: that is the 8 changes inspired by the Snake's energy. Good photos, a young and limber practitioner and form pictures interspersed with applications. This series is generally well done. Sections include Snake Palm strikes, single Palm Change, Double Change. Each change is shown with some application.

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LIANG STYLE BAGUA -SC 102
by Li Zi Ming
$9.95 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

One of the longest lived practitioners of BaGua in history and a wealth of BaGua information. This is his text on the Liang style branch of BaGua. Simply a must for a complete BaGua library

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LION STYLE BAGUA by Tian Jiong -SC 101
$9.50 Simplified Chinese Characters Only

316 pages, softbound.
A nicely done edition of Yin Yang BaGua Zhang. This volume focuses on the branch which is known as Lion Form Palm: that is the 8 changes inspired by the Lion's energy. Good photos, a young and limber practitioner and form pictures interspersed with applications.

BAGUA Series by Zhu Bao Zhen
-SC 1003 $60.00

Simplified Chinese Characters Only

2000 + pages, softbound.
An amazing edition by a top notch BaGua Zhang expert. Click here for more information.


NOTE: For those who have already bought the trilogy we have separate editions
of volume #4 for only $15.00 each.

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