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Baguazhang—Theory and Applications

by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Liang, Shou-Yu

Packed with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, Qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about Chinese martial arts.

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Paperback: 564 pages
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ISBN: 9781594391132

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Release date: 
September 1, 2008
Paperback: 564 pages
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9.42 × 7.38 × 1.25 in
ISBN: 9781594391132

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A complete training guide for beginners and advanced practitioners of Baguazhang.

This revised edition includes a complete redesign with an emphasis on reader usability and modern Chinese typography.

Packed with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, Qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about Chinese martial arts.

  • Translation of ancient Baguazhang documents
  • Baguazhang Qigong
  • Basic Training
  • Body Conditioning
  • Eight Palms sequence and fighting set
  • Swimming Body sequence and martial applications
  • Bagua Deer Hook Sword sequence and martial applications

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About the Authors

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (楊俊敏博士) started his Gongfu (Kung Fu) training at the age of fifteen under the Shaolin White Crane (Bai He) Master Cheng, Gin Gsao (曾金灶). In thirteen years of study (1961-1974) under Master Cheng, Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts, which includes both the use of bare hands and of various weapons such as saber, staff, spear, trident, two short rods, and many others. With the same master he also studied White Crane Qin Na … More »

Liang, Shou-Yu

Liang, Shou-Yu was born on June 28, 1943 in the city of Chongqian, Sichuan Province, China. When he was six he began his training in Qigong, the art of breathing and internal energy control, under the tutelage of his renowned grandfather, the late Liang, Zhi-Xiang. Mr. Liang was taught the esoteric skills of the Emei Mountain sect, including Da Peng Qigong. When he was eight, his grandfather made special arrangements for him to begin training Emei Wushu (martial arts). In 1959, Mr. … More »