Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight and Curved Pittman AllenPaperback
Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight and Curved Pittman AllenPaperback Baguaquan and xingyiquan are two styles that complement each other as yin does yang. Xingyi embodies characteristic…
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Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight and Curved Pittman AllenPaperback
Baguaquan and xingyiquan are two styles that complement each other as yin does yang. Xingyi embodies characteristic linear movements said to be derived form the logical strategies for using spear and staff. Bagua is known for its circular movements and its practice of circle walking.
Separated into three sections, the first features bagua. How fortunate we are to include writings in this anthology by leading authorities on these styles. Allen Pittman presents five variations of the single palm change, followed by an overview of the Yin Fun bagua lineage and an interview with He Jinbao focusing on training, fighting skills, teaching and learning.
Travis Joern examines how a martial artist can apply the theoretical aspects of the Book of Changes to bagua training. Hong Dzehan (son of Hong Yixiang, stellar master of the three internal systems) then shares some of his personal experiences