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DVDS: Ba Gua Zhang Ba Gua has got to be one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world. It is a wonderful style with many representatives. Some of those on this page cover lesser known styles or teachers with just a few disks out. Look around and see what's available in this intriguing form. |
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The famous Jiang Rong Qiao taught Sha Guo Zheng who was Luo Jin Hua’s teacher. This is the origin of his Bagua Zhang. He studied with Sha for 16 years. The 7 Stars 8 Palms is what is known in Bagua as a linked form, a level of practice following the standard 8 Changing Palms where. As in Xing Yi, the essential elements are herein mixed together in a non-symmetrical way. Luo is unspecific as to the origin of this linked form but he does go into details on Bagua’s basic usage and the applications of specific techniques. | |
This is a nice Deer Horn sword set in the Jiang manner. Luo, a student of Sha Guo Zheng, is fast, changeable and expert. His Bagua has the look of someone doing something they understand. As some of you may know, a knowledgeable member of our staff has personal experience with Luo and considers him a dedicated teacher and practitioner. As far as Bagua goes he is particularly agile with tight turning hand movements. This form is complex and interesting. Luo shows basic applications (against weapons) and discusses the swords at the end of the disk. A good presentation on the subject. |
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This Double DVD gives an outstanding Chi Kung series specially adapted for Bagua Zhang students. Jason Tsou, another top teacher from the Liu Yun Chiao lineage, shows a rare example of Chuan Lin (Yin Fu) Bagua through the Gong Bao Tien branch. This Chi Kung incorporates five-element theory with the eight animals and the nine palaces. Each of the key movements are performed at three levels of complexity (San Tsai) with detailed instruction for breathing, posture and intent. This perfectly dovetails with the Internal Palms DVD from Adam Hsu, another Liu graduate. |
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The System of Bagua: a whole course in one tape... This DVD offers a course for learning the basics of Ba Gua, T'ai Chi's more advanced sister. It contains clear, detailed instruction. It has specific discussions of theory; not just a "walk through" without background. Ba Gua is fast becoming as popular as T'ai Chi due to its modular method of practice. Tape #1 gives an over view with a huge amount of information including Chi Kung and Usage. Some topics covered:
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The Bagua Body: moving through change This DVD offers a course for learning the basics of Ba Gua, T'ai Chi's more advanced sister. It contains clear, detailed instruction. It has specific discussions of theory; not just a "walk through" without background. Ba Gua is fast becoming as popular as T'ai Chi due to its modular method of practice. Tape #2 concentrates on one of the most neglected aspects of BaGua practice, the development of the BaGua body with special exercises selected to improve BaGua practice of ANY STYLE! Some topics covered:
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This is a twin DVD set of instruction on the art of Baguazhang by teacher Joanna Zorya.It is composed of two DVDs which were formerly separate. These include... A Martial Foundation for Baguazhang : "A Martial Foundation for Baguazhang" shows circle walking, postures and stepping methods as well as palm striking and kicking techniques. It should give you a reasonable grasp of how and why the system works and enable you to "make your training your own." I've always felt that if you want to get good at something you need to know why you're doing it." Sun style Bagua Zhang and forms : "Sun style Baguazhang" shows the 10 Sun Style Palm Changes as described in Sun Lutang's book, plus plenty of combat applications." This set of TWO DVDs is now only $55.00 with about fifty minutes per disk (Note: these were originally released together at $70.00 for the two). PLUM SPECIAL: Buy two or more volumes of any J. Zorya DVD (includingTaiji and XingYi) and receive a
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Jiang Rong Jiao's Bagua is often called the "New" form. Nonetheless it is a respectable, well constructed series which many, many instructors - including ourselves - teach as a foundation for further practice. This is one of the three versions we have of this set including one by Ted Mancuso and one by Professor Kang Ge Wu. The teacher in this case is the well known student of Sha Guo Zheng, Luo Jin Hua. Luo's movements are worth watching. A little tight (in the sense of smallness) than most his BaGua also has some nice elaborations. A very clear presentation of his movements. A strong, straight forward presentation. Luo has an active style and an alert mind. About 1 Hour, Chinese with English subtitles $19.50 |
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This teacher's work inspires different viewpoints. For some he is adequate at best with nothing inherently wrong but little martial spirit evident; much as one might expect from someone who indentifies himself as a calligrapher. On the other hand his forms are accurate, and what he may—to some— lack in strength and martial forcefulness he makes up for in clarity of presentation. This is a Bagua Sword broken down in a straight form presentation. A nice form where the word "serviceable" comes to mind. 72
Minutes, English $39.95 |
