First, be advised that all of these VCD's are IN CHINESE ONLY. In our opinion that doesn't matter much because the instruction is clear and the quality of photography very good. But we will not accept returns just because people didn't read...
IN CHINESE ONLY. Given that, these are really tremendous deals for the money. Each of these special VCD's can be played on a computer for full enjoyment. Made for PC's they are also Mac compatible by downloading Quicktime (for free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!

BAGUA ZHANG: Various Styles

There are over 100 styles of BaGua currently, not to mention hybrids such as BaGua/Tai Chi. Here are a few of these which may hold interest. One is a survey of the Sun style including BaGua and Xing Yi with the daughter of world-famous teacher, Sun Lu-Tang.

Another series is by Demonstrator/Teacher: Tian Ke Yuan, said to be tenth generation inheritor.
Tian style Yin Yang Bagua originated gnarling Cheng Mountain and Emei Mountain, Szechuan Province. The entire style is subdivided into 8 animal forms. Each animal form represents one of the Eight "Gua" or trigram from which BaGua theory and the Book of Changes is created. The Eight animals are said to be Boa, Lion, Tiger, Bear, Snake, Horse, Monkey, & Eagle. The style totals 192 Palm actions. An unusual style due to its timing, pauses, fa jing motions and almost stuttering moves mixed with fluid actions. High stepping, heel off the ground, many movements not associated with classical BaGua.

Jiang style "New" BaGua is also represented by Luo Jin Hua.

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VCD#1476 The Eight Old Palms
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Wu Shi Jun is a popular teacher who, at one point, became the student of the famous Li Zi Ming. This is a set of short but very "twisty" Bagua changes. Not quite as simple as most "Old Eight Palms" these are somewhere between full one changes one is used to and the single action change most often associated with the mother palms. Wu is very flexible and light in his movements. There is not much application spoken here but the introductory section has a number of stance and twist training methods. A very pleasant rendition.

VCD#1354 Eight Shape Eight Palms Bagua
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is an interesting version that seems to combine the idea of the basic Eight Palms based on the animals into changing palm like transitions. Another way to put it is that this form has eight shapes based on the following animals: Swallow, Hawk, Bear, Monkey, Dragon, Snake, Tiger and Horse. Each of these palms is usually associated with a single, simple change but in this set each palm has a change pattern of about eight movements. A very interesting thought not primary set that combines some of the energies of Bagua with some of the directness of Xing Yi. To our knowledge not associated with a particular style. Wu Shi Jun is a professional and polished teacher.

New! VCD#1412 Twelve Linked Legs shown by Zhu Baozhen
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

If you are interested in Zhu Bao Zhen's method from the ground up, here it is. Basics steps are shown, stretches with a Bagua twist (pardon the pun) and kicking methods which, we have to say, are more truly melded into the Bagua frame than many other "Bagua kicking" examples we have seen. A dedicated, strong performer still with much skill himself. A little less flamboyant looking that some of his contemporaries but solid and, if you look closely, quite instructive.

VCD#1305 Ding Shi 8 Palms shown by Zhu Baozhen
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

There is no doubt that Bei Jing is the capitol of the BaGua community. But back in the old hometown area of Wen An there are those who have another story (this does not negate Dong as the creator of the actual system of BaGua). They say they still practice a purer, less elaborated version of the art. This, unlike many claims, is not so silly. The actions demonstrated on this VCD will look like a mildly interesting set of the Mother Palms with changes. To our eyes this is a valuable addition of information for the researcher and completist. Zhu himself has a strong reputation in the Bagua community.

VCD#869 BaGua FU style BaGua
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is the first representative VCD we have had of the style created by that famous martial artist Fu Zhen Song. Demonstrator Shou Kun is an agile and obviously practiced player. His movements are light and flexible as he demonstrates the 8 Changing Palms. Toward the end there is also a demonstrations with applications of some of the postures - short but instructive.

Fu Zhen Song creator of FU style BaGua.

VCD#892 BaGua Jiang Style BaGua
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is our third version of Jiang Rong Jiao's BaGua we sell (Ted Mancuso's and Kang Ge Wu's version being the other two). The teacher here 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 elaboration. A very clear presentation of his movements. A strong, straight forward presentation. Luo has an active style and an alert mind. Click here to see his lineage.
See DVD version of this disk.

VCD#1325 BaGua 7 Star BaGua Linked Palms
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is very nice "linked palm" set with tight changes and the so called "Swimming Dragon" flavor. Luo Jin Hua's movements are clear and precise with a relaxed but dynamic style. This set almost comes under the heading of "cascading palms" and is a nice combination of movements where palm changes and postures intermix. Click here to see his lineage.

VCD#807 BaGua GAO style Saber
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

BaGua Pian Shuan Dao with Hong Yin Xiang. This is a longish, involved set performed with the large BaGua saber. Well constructed set representative of the GAO branch of BaGua developed by Gao JiWu. Teacher Hong here shows the breakdown with the aid of a student. What is distinctive about this sat is the use of the left hand to momentarily treat the saber in a double handed fashion at points in the form.

OUT OF PRINT !! No longer available. VCD#455 BaGua Applications
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

With Gao Ji Wu (and Wang Zhi Ping). This disk starts out with a number of BaGua demonstrations such as the 64 Hands, Lien Huan Continuous BaGua and others. Then the moves of the 64 Hands are broken down and demonstrated. The basic principles of BaGua are kept in tact with much coiling and folding movement. Throws, strikes and kicks all done with a distinctive BaGua flavor. Overall a good disk for applications.

VCD#25 BaGua Survey of the Sun Style
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

SUN JIAN-YUN, the daughter of the very famous martial artist and writer, Sun Lu-Tang leads this demonstration tape of the Sun Style. Though the cover lists Sun T'ai Chi there is more here than that. This is not an instruction VCD but starts with a performance of Sun T'ai Chi by Sun Jian-Yun, herself an "old Shihfu". Other students and family members help demonstrate T'ai Chi, Sun Style Ba Gua Partner Sword practice, Sun Style Hsing Yi Fist Set, and a rather nice Sun style Xing Yi sword. Little talking but a lot about the Sun style for the interested student.

VCD#389 Tian BaGua Tian BaGua Basics
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This first form, Basics, is nonetheless built on a circle and is an entire round of BaGua circling in itself. Teacher Tian has interesting and some may say even impressive timing with sudden wing flap motions that open his body considerably. A very expressive form of BaGua and worth a look. This introductory but not simple set contains the fundamental Single and Double Palms, the high stepping actions, the cross movement of the Twin Fish design, and other fundamentals to the style.

VCD#390 Tian BaGua Single/Double Turning Palms
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

High stepping, heel off the ground, many movements not associated with classical BaGua. Teacher Tian has interesting and some may say even impressive timing with sudden wing flap motions that open his body considerably. A very expressive form of BaGua and worth a look. This particular VCD introduces another complete set in the style but of more complexity than that of the basic set. Once again an unusual mix of fluid actions and strangely stuttering and almost awkward motions (not necessary a bad sign, often more indicative of an indigenous authentic style). High emphasis on the Phoenix or Eagle position as the basic circling guard posture, faster more, smaller circles mixed with kicks and spins.

VCD#391 Tian BaGua Single/Double Turning Palms
Double VCD, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This VCD shows another complete set in the style but of more complexity than that of the basic set. Once again an unusual mix of fluid actions and strangely stuttering and almost awkward motions (not necessary a bad sign, often more indicative of an indigenous authentic style). High emphasis on the Phoenix or Eagle position as the basic circling guard posture, faster more, smaller circles mixed with kicks and spins. A Double VCD

VCD#484 BaGua style LINKING PALMS
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, Chinese/English

By Jiang LuDi national champion Lecturer Nie JiangGuo coach of Henan Wushu Team. A contemporary WuShu version of BaGua by a champion player who has two of the longest arms in proportion to her body that weÕve seen for a long time. Some nice actions with whirling arms. This set is demonstrated with much twisting and very agile footsteps. Generally good movement though, from our standpoint, not very solid grounding. Nonetheless a skillful and attractive performance. Chinese/English VCD

Luo Jin Hua's lineage

Dong Hai Chuan to
Zhang Zhao Dong to
Jiang Rong Qiao
Sha Guo Zheng
Luo Jin Hua