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Baguazhang (sometimes called Pa kua) is an internal martial art, somewhat related to Tai Chi (taiji). Its most distinguishing characteristic is the use of circle-walking by practitioners.
This lens is specifically about Gao-style bagua - read on to learn more about it!
The Lineage
Gao-style bagua is derived from Dong Haichuan's original teachings via Cheng Tinghua and Gao Yisheng.
more to come later...
more to come later...
Gao-style Bagua in Northern Virginia
There aren't a great many Gao-style bagua instructors in the US, but one of the best is in Northern Virginia.
- Zong Wu Men
- George Wood's school, located in Sterling, VA. Come out and join us!
Line 1: Qian gua
These eight houtian are derived from the first of the eight xiantian.
- kai - the opening palm
- peng - the upholding palm
- dun - the pulling-down palm
- tan - the testing palm
- li - the stand-erect palm
- tiao - the carrying palm
- gai - the covering palm
- chan - the entwining palm
Line 2: Kan gua
These are the striking houtian methods, derived from the second of the eight xiantian.
- chui - the intercepting ribs palm
- cang - the flower hidden beneath the leaf
- kan - inside chopping
- xiao - outside chopping
- er - two sages preach the way
- hu - ferocious tiger pounces on shoulder
- duo - phoenix robs the nest
- huan - continuous advancing and retreating
More to come
- Watch this space! I'll be adding the other lines in the future.
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Ba Gua books
Not all of these deal with Gao-style bagua, but the similarities and differences are enlightening.
Baguazhang: Emei Baguazhang Theory and Applications (Chinese Internal Martial Arts)
Amazon Price: $26.37 (as of 12/02/2008) 
Baguazhang
Amazon Price: $35.55 (as of 12/02/2008)
Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chan, Vol. 1
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 12/02/2008)
Ba Gua: Hidden Knowledge in the Taoist Internal Martial Art
Amazon Price: $13.56 (as of 12/02/2008)
The Power of Internal Martial Arts: Combat Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Hsing-I
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/02/2008)
