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 similiar VCD player program.Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!

BAJI BOXING (Eight Extremes Fist)

Demonstrator/Teacher: Wu LianZhi (with some exceptions).
Based on the Bear and the Tiger, Ba Ji is a powerful style. Beautiful in its simplicity it is known throughout China as "the Bodyguard Style" for its efficacy. BaJi movements are famous for their stomping actions and loose but thorough strength. Known as a favorite among Muslim practitioners BaJi has long been a well known but rarely released form of boxing.

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VCD#1439 BaJi style BaJi
This is a Quadruple VCD, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This series contains a sort of lecture, demonstration shown by generation inheritor, Wu LianZhi, of the Wu branch of Kai Men Baji. If you have ANY Chinese or just an intuitive grasp there is much in this series for the Baji lover. Wu basically gives a very long (at least 50% of the series) chalk talk with illustrations not only of movements but forms. Among topics discussed are Liu Da Kai (Six Big Openings), Ba Da Zhao (Eight Big Lures), Xiao Baji and DaBaji. Mostly discussion and some of it technical but worth the effort. There are numerous demonstrations of usage from free hands and also the duet set.           Four VCDs.

VCD#1444 BaJi style Sz Lang
This is a Double VCD, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Sz Lang Baji is a major component of some branches of the Baji style. Here Wu Lian Zhi gives another chalk talk illustrated technical and strategic points of his understanding of Baji with examples and a bit of dissection of the Sz Lang form. This is one of the more sophisticated Baji forms.More discussion and much of it technical. Si (or Sz) Lang Kuan is a confusing name and some say the "Kuan" refers to the widening aspects of the set just as a lesser known set, Sz Lang Ti, is said to have "lifting" energies. Sz Lang Kuan is considered an advanced form for Baji and is said to have a very rich content and much pracical application. The boxing saying goes, "If you master Si Lang Kuan, you can beat half of those under Heaven." This is not considered a beginner's set in the Baji sect. Double VCD.

VCD#2 BaJi style Small BaJi
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Here is a demonstration of one of the core BaJi sets. Small BaJi is also called BaJi Jia and gives the "frame" for this great system. A must for BaJi students.

VCD#6 BaJi style BaJi Sword
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

There are a few famous weapon in the Baji style. This sword shows the style and maintains the flavor of this branch of BaJi.

VCD#10 BaJi style BaJi Fist
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is an interesting tape, definitely developed by someone other than the rest of our BaJi VCD's. This demonstrator is more like a contemporary Wushu BaJi champion. But, due to the fact it's BaJi - one of China's most powerful and direct systems- his BaJi is not very "spruced up" and retains many elements of acceptable BaJi. His form is good. He is young and powerful. And the overall presentation is quite well done with nice production and clear movement. He's a handsome, talented performer and the BaJi form is worth a look.

BaJi is a style where touch is very important. Its explosive force comes in part from a loose body then an explosive expulsion of energy. Here are a group of BaJi Partner Practices to aquaint the student with BaJi's particular methods.

VCD#31 BaJi style BaJi Spear
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

BaJi spear once again shows the nature of this famous style of boxing. As always spear and straight sword constitute almost indispensible additions for the training student.

VCD#34 BaJi style BaJi Applications & Usage
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

BaJi demonstrated with special emphasis on usage and applications against student wearing protective equipment. Usage is authentic emphasizing the peculiar qualities of this very powerful Kung Fu style. Counters for punches, grabs, locks and other attacks. Toward the end of the VCD the teacher designates points.

VCD#37 BaJi style BaJi Sz Lang Kuan
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is one of the more advanced sets of this BaJi Branch. The name is a mystery. It can mean "Fourth Son-in-Law Kuan" or "Si Lang Expanse" and concentrates on small, powerful movements intermixed with fluid motions. Many of the major movements of BaJi are represented by the form is more complex and challenging.

VCD#44 BaJi style BaJi Survey
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

If you like BaJi this will be a great VCD. Many sets almost never seen in the West are shown here. Road sets (as in Shaolin or Cha Chuan) are shown as well as body boxing, arm boxing and other essentials of mastering BaJi's distinct flavor.

We don't always have the time to list each VCD survey but for those interested here is the list of forms presented on this one:

Black Tiger Fist- Hei Fu Chuan• Small Frame 4th Road • Single Plucking -Tan Tsai
Small Frame 5th Road • Small Frame 3rd Road • Small Frame 6th Road • LoHan (Buddha's Disciple) Work • Small Frame 1st Road • Small Frame 2nd Road • Six Big Openings- Liu Da Kai • Pu Dao Plain Knife • Spring Autumn Big Knife • 6 Harmony Big Spear • Single Strike- Tan Da • Railing Hand Partner Set- Fu Shou • Si Lang Kuan • Pure Yang Sword Chun -Yang Jian • Raise the Willow Saber- Ti Liu Dao • Travelling Staff -Xing Zhe Gwun • Six Harmony Spear

VCD#470 BaJi style BaJi Traveller's Stick
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is a good, refined stick. It does two things very well. It retains the simplicity and directness of BaJi. It also goes through a surprising amount of different stick rolls. Generally staff sets are centered around a theme roll. This set acts as introductory to many such rolls and, at the same time, has lines of practice.

VCD#471 BaJi style Raise the Willow Saber
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

There are many saber set in the art of Kung Fu. This one has much of BaJi's simplificity and directness. It could work as either a saber or a stick sets.Movements are clear and organic. Not so much a demonstration set as a saber consistent with BaJi's characteristics.

VCD#522 Western Staff style Traditional BaJi Fist
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Li Rui-Lin performs Chuan-Tong Ba-Ji Chuan.
Now this is interesting. A traditional BaJi set (Da BaJi) performed in this style. Very similar to a Heaven Mountain version (Tian Shan Pai) we learned many years ago. It's interesting to see an essentially accurate but somewhat stiff version of the style. Not a bad interpretation but, to our eyes, more a version for the BaJi completist.

VCD#726 Shaolin BaJi Fist
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

To paraphrase the old criticism, "Shaolin BaJi is to real BaJi what marching music is to music." Interesting historically. We could write a long piece on the relationship between style, system and other aspects of general Kung Fu theory. This is Da BaJi assimilated into Shaolin. It has been transformed into Shaolin "style" and, without getting too complex, this might contradict the very concept of Shaolin as a "collection" style. The Swiss once unsuccessfully tried to import pasta into Italy. If you want real BaJi go to Cang county.