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DVDS: Ba Gua Zhang

Ba Gua, one of the fastest growing martial arts in the world, has many branches. Without a doubt one of the strongest and largest derives from Yin Fu and his disciples. Among the many Yin Fu derivatives are Chuan Lin or the Penetrating Forest style represented here by both Adam Hsu and Jason Tsou.

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#21011 Bagua #1 Internal Palms

Adam Hsu, besides coming forth for the first time in English with this form also handles the following topics:
History and Lineage of Ba Gua- Ba Gua Zhang's lineage
Basic Principles -Ba Gua philosophy and function
Step Training- Stationary, square and circle walking
The form itself Penetrating Forest Internal Palms Form
Ch'i Kung specific to Ba Gua on "Ch'i Gathering"
Palm Training- Founding elemental Palm practice
Ba Gua Post Training- Single Post wrapping
Authentic Ba Gua usage

#21012 Bagua #2 Eight Changing Palms

In this tape Adam Hsu instructs you in the following:
History and Lineage of Ba Gua- Ba Gua Zhang's development
Basic Principles -Ba Gua philosophy and practice
Step Training- Inward and Outward basic steps
The form itself Penetrating Forest Eight Changing Palms
Ch'i Kung specific to Ba Gua on "Ch'i Exchanging"
Palm Training- Door Opening palm techniques
Ba Gua Post Training- Multiple Post switching
Authentic Ba Gua usage.

#21013 Bagua #3 Linking Palms

Adam Hsu discusses the following topics:
History and Lineage of Ba Gua- Adam Hsu's own lineage
Basic Principles -Ba Gua philosophy and usage
Step Training- Root shaking leg usage
The form itself Penetrating Forest Linking Palms Form
Ch'i Kung specific to Ba Gua on "Ch'i controlling"
Palm Training- 8 special Targeting Palms
Ba Gua Post Training- Exchanging Space.

DVD#21022 Bagua Chi Kung Double DVD
Secrets of the Dragon
Jason Tsou

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.

#DVD 14025 Bagua Broadsword

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.

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New! #DVD 14030 BaTurn Palm 8 Forms

This is one of the simplest Bagua Eight Changing Palm sets we have seen. Very appropriate if you want to taste the style and learn a relatively straightforward sequence of movements —based on the Yin Fu branch of the art—that will give you an entry point. Jiang Jian Ye retains the flavor of Bagua including the Three Strikes and some simple turning actions of the whole body common to most Bagua. Simple, understandable with a few interesting challenges. Many repetitions in the teaching section.

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