DVD Gao Style Ba Gua Kung Fu Luo De Xiu

DVDs: GAO Style Ba Gua

Luo De Xiu is one of the main representatives in Taiwan of the Gao Style of Ba Gua which is often distinguished by its "Line Work." Gao style shows many aspects of its applications in a straight line, Xing Yi style fashion which makes some principles easier to understand and master. Each DVD shows each divided into three parts: the introduction to the straight line Gao exercise; the group practice of the exercise; the instruction on applications of the exercise. Luo speaks English most of the time - the presentation was done in Colorado - but it is strictly ambient recording so some is lost. His teaching, though is brisk and self explanatory. His hands are educated and direct.Luo was a senior student of Hong Yi-Xiang, and studied Gao style with several of Zhang Jun Feng's top people. He also studied under Sun Xi-Kung's student Liu Jian.

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DVD#12071 Gao Ba Gua CLEVER HANDS vol. 1
with Luo De Xiu

This DVD contains the first half of the eight straight-line clever hand methods and two-person application sets belonging to "Returning Body Palm" (the third Pre-Heaven Palm). These straight-line


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methods are:
1) Chuan--Piercing, used to make contact with the opponent and to create pressure upon the adversary's body.
2) Ban--Moving, moves the adversary's hands and feet to a different direction.
3) Jie -Intercepting, intercepts the adversary's energy while it is still inside.
4) Lan -Obstructing, obstructs the adversary's energy when it enters.

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DVD#12072 Gao Ba Gua CLEVER HANDS vol. 2
with Luo De Xiu

This DVD contains the second half of the eight straight-line methods and two-person application sets belonging to "Returning Body Palm". These straight- line methods are:
5) Ting- Twisting, the skill of twisting, as if twisting a towel.
6) Fan -Overturning, used so that the adversary is unable to predict your movement.
7) Zou -Walking Away, used so the adversary is unable to stick to you in combat.
8) Zhuan -Turning, the body spins like a ball in reaction to the adversary.

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DVD#12073 Gao Ba Gua SUBTLE SKILLS vol. 1


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with Luo De Xiu

This DVD contains the first half of the eight straight-line methods and two-person application sets belonging to " Swallow-Overturning Covering-Palm". These straight- line methods are:
1) Tui - To Push (push the mountain into the sea) The opponent seeks to escape and I go with him and pursue.
2) Tuo - To Lift (lifting hand palm) The action is in lifting upward.
3) Dai - To Carry (carrying hand palm) Go with the opponent's force and then pull and dissolve it. Using one hand to lead, using two to carry.
4) Ling - to Lead (leading palm method) Twist inwards then move toward another direction.
IMPORTANT NOTE: There is about a 20 second silent section in the middle of this DVD. It is in a demo section and affects nothing. We just didn't want you yelling at us...

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DVD#12074 Gao Ba Gua SUBTLE SKILLS vol. 2
with Luo De Xiu

This DVD contains the second half of the eight straight-line methods and two-person application sets belonging to " Swallow-Overturning Covering-Palm". These straight- line methods are:
1) Zhan - (adhering hand method) Adhere to the opponent.
2) Nian - (sticking hand method) Sticking without letting go.
3) Lian - (connecting linking palm) The power is uncut.
4) Sui - (following hand method) What the opponent wants, I give.
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Bagua Concepts series with Tom Bisio

For a number of years, we at Plum had planned (and are still planning) an in-depth presentation on bagua applications. But we have just been too busy! So, it's with a little envious sigh that we acknowledge how good a job Sifu Tom Bisio has done on this new series of Gao Ji Wu's Bagua applications.

Here's what we like: The DVDs assume you know something about Bagua, so they jump right in, showing applicatons and technical points. Also, Tom is a highly intelligent instructor and he shows usage in a truly CMA way, effortlessly transforming each application into its variations. On top of that, his Bagua usage is actually Bagua, crystallizing a lot of those principles we find missing in many presentations where Bagua applications turn out to be standard Kung Fu usage. Top Marks!

Each DVD $29.95
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(Also, check out Tom Bisio's excellent texts on Bagua here)

Joang style Bagua DVD#21033 Bagua Concepts #1 Ding Shi

Bagua starts with two things: walking and specific arm positions. This blends movement, the walk, with stillness, the postures. After introducing them here, Sifu Bisio shows their application to common attacks.

Joang style Bagua #21034 Bagua Concepts #2 Lao Ba Zhang and Linear Applications

Many people consider the Eight Changing Palms the core of Bagua. Here is the Gao Ji Wu version demonstrated and broken into applications. True to the name of the series, Tom Bisio points out a number of major concepts for Bagua practice.

Joang style Bagua #21035 Bagua Concepts #3 You Shen (Swimming Body BaGua Lian Huan

A more advanced set with mixed postures and somewhat more complicated angles. Teacher Bisio shows even more key applications taken from the set. A good presentation.