Bagua Linked Palms

by Wang, Shujin; Howard, Kent; Chen, Hsiao-Yen

• ISBN13: 9781583942642
• ISBN10: 1583942645
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-02
• Publisher: Blue Snake Books

Summary

Master Wang Shujin (19041981) was one of the world's foremost exponents of Chinese internal martial arts, with legendary expertise in the disciplines of Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, and Xingyi Quan. This book offers a lucid translation of Master Wang's seminal work on Bagua Zhang and includes expanded instruction by co-translator and noted Bagua Zhang expert Kent Howard. It also introduces readers to a rarely seen personal side of Wang Shujin, who was not only a fighter but also a teacher and spiritual leader. Bagua Linked Palmsincludes a wealth of additional information useful to the practitioner of internal martial arts, including the story of Bagua Zhang's development, the connection between the Bagua and the I Ching, and step-by-step instruction in the eight "changes" of Bagua Linked Palms, the first form in Master Wang's style of Bagua Zhang. This comprehensive, richly annotated text makes it a must-have addition to every serious martial arts library.

Author Biography

Master Wang Shujin is considered one of the greatest martial artists of the twentieth century. Kent Howard is a nationally known writer, martial arts teacher, and former contributor to the esteemed Pa Kua Chang Journal. Chen Hsiao-Yen, his wife, is an artist, translator, and writer from Taiwan. The couple lives in Chico, CA.

Table of Contents

Translator's Introduction	p. ix
Author's Preface	p. xi
Commentary: A Closer Look at Wang Shujin	p. xiv
A Brief Introduction to Master Dong Haiquan	p. xviii
Commentary: A Modern Look at Master Dong Haiquan	p. xxi
An Explanation of Bagua Zhang and the Eight Trigrams of the Yi Jing	p. 1
The Eight Secrets of Bagua Zhang	p. 7
Explanation of Bagua Zhang's Nine Palaces Returning to One	p. 9
Bagua Zhang Post Standing Methods	p. 11
Commentary: Wang Shujin's Post Standing	p. 12
An Explanation of Bagua Zhang Hand Forms	p. 15
The Thirteen Prohibitions	p. 17
Basic Principles	p. 19
Bagua Linked Palms Form	p. 21
"Single Palm Change"	p. 22
"Double Palm Change"	p. 31
"Hawk Swoops Upward"	p. 38
"Yellow Dragon Rolls Over"	p. 44
"White Snake Spits Out Tongue"	p. 49
"Mighty Peng Spreads Wings"	p. 57
"White Ape Presents Peaches"	p. 64
"Whirlwind Palms"	p. 71
Glossary	p. 81
References	p. 85
About the Authors	p. 86
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