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Each of the internal arts, Tai Ji, Ba Gua and Xing Yi have there own eight word mnemonic containing the key principles and actions inherent in the movements. Traditionally students memorized these eight words so
The names of the movements of the Ba Gua Zhang Thirteen Elbows form as taught by Zhang Hua Sen, disciple of Li Zi Ming.
Liu Wen Hua was the son of the famous Xing Yi Boxer, Liu Qi Lan. Liu Wen Hua’s book, A Detailed Collection of Xing Yi Quan Skills, is a gem. More than a mere how-to
This important health study shows the profound effects of Ba Gua Zhang practice in preserving health in the elderly. Conducted by the Beijing Ba Gua Zhang Association in 1990, the study reviewed the effects of
Martial arts practitioners often use Longevity Tonics, or training formulas and herbal tonics, that help replenish vital energies often over-taxed through hard training. These kinds of tonics aid the body in replenishing qi, blood and
A discussion of the purpose of training with traditional weapons in Ba Gua Zhang and description of the characteristics of each weapon and its benefits. In Part 2: The Ba Gua Cane (Zhang), Spear (Qiang),
A discussion of the purpose of training with traditional weapons in Ba Gua Zhang and description of the characteristics of each weapon and its benefits. In Part 1: The Saber (Dao), Sword (Jian), Staff (Gan)
The poems relating to the Twelve Animals of Xing Yi Quan give the practitioner insight into the internal dynamic and Jin (energy, strength and spirit) of each animal. These insights ai correct performance and application.
Die Da Wan (“Trauma Pills” or “Hit Pills”) are an important tool in treating traumatic injury. The application of Trauma Pills as a treatment modality is very specific, yet like many tools in Chinese medicine
In the early 1940’s Wang Xiang Zhai was interviewed several times by reporters from Beijing newspapers. Those interviews have been collected and reproduced in various books on Xing Yi Quan and Da Cheng Quan under
Seizing-Pulling Partner Exercises are part of the Foundational Training in Ba Gua Zhang. These important drills develop basic skills in leading and pulling the opponent, while simultaneously teaching one how to escape being led and
In the early 1940’s Wang Xiang Zhai was interviewed several times by reporters from Beijing newspapers. Those interviews have been collected and reproduced in various books on Xing Yi Quan and Da Cheng Quan under
The Twelve Standing Postures of Ba Gua Zhang are a method of dynamic stance training which strengthens the entire body and stabilizes the joints. These twelve postures open and close the cavities which enclose the
This post is the second part Jiao Guo Rui’s 15 Points on Nei Gong and Five Animal Play of excerpted from the book, Les Jeu Des Cinq Animaux (Five Animal Play) by Jiao Guo Rui,
This post is excerpted from the book, Les Jeu Des Cinq Animaux (Five Animal Play) by Jiao Guo Rui, De Ye Tao and Hu Yao Zhen, translated by Grégory Mardaga. The book presents three different
A number of readers of A Tooth from the Tiger’s Mouth, have commented on the unusual ingredients in herbal formulas or the difficulty in obtaining key herbs. While substitutions are sometimes possible in herbal formulae, key
Part Two of a very informative interview with Ba Gua Zhang Master Zhao Da Yuan, a fourth generation inheritor of Liang Style Ba Gua Zhang. In this section of the interview he talks about training
This article is excerpted from the book Practical Qin Na Part 1: Explanation of the Qin Na Nine Heaven Secret Text by Zhao Da Yuan. A concise explanation of the concepts of Jin and Li
One way of modifying Chinese formulas is to add guide herbs (envoy herbs) which convey the action of the herbal ingredients to the desired area. In this article we will discuss the use of guide
This post is excerpted from the book, Les Jeu Des Cinq Animaux (Five Animal Play) by Jiao Guo Rui, De Ye Tao and Hu Yao Zhen, translated by Grégory Mardaga. The book presents three different
This post is excerpted from the book, Les Jeu Des Cinq Animaux (Five Animal Play) by Jiao Guo Rui, De Ye Tao and Hu Yao Zhen, translated by Grégory Mardaga. The book presents three different
八卦六十四手直趟 Ba Gua Zhang Liu Shi Si Zhi Tang Annotation and Commentary by Gao Zi Ying. Starting Position: Old Monk Upholding the Alms Bowl Start with old monk upholding the alms pattern in training every
This is Part 4 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent with
This is Part 3 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent with
This is Part 2 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. More than one senior master in Beijing has told me:
The Ba Gua Zhang Eight Animal Form of Master Gao Ji Wu is an important aspect of advanced Ba Gua Zhang training. This important form develops a multitude of body skills and strategic attitudes, but
This is Part 1 of a series of articles detailing the 21 Things Every Internal Martial Artist Should Know about Chinese Medicine, by Tom Bisio. Virtually everything in the Chinese internal martial arts is congruent
Li Guo Rui (李国瑞) is a disciple of Master Li Gui Chang. I met Li Guo Rui in 1994 in Beijing. Years later, I visited with him at his office at the Jinci temple on
A basic knowledge of acupuncture points (acu-points) is an invaluable tool for the martial artist. If you are interested in learning about acupuncture points start with the 20 Acu-points every practitioner of the internal martial
A basic knowledge of acupuncture points (acu-points) is an invaluable tool for the martial artist. If you are interested in learning about acupuncture points, start with the 20 acu-points every practitioner of the internal martial
Many styles of Chinese martial arts contain Wooden Dummy exercises, in which blocks and strikes are practiced using a dummy with wooden arms, and Seven Star exercises, in which two practitioners bang forearms together, in
Eagle Claw Hand Strengthening Liniment is a traditional formula for training the seizing power of the hands in Eagle Claw Gong Fu and Qin Na (capturing and seizing techniques). This description might lead one to
The Texting Disease: What is Forward Head Syndrome? by Tom Bisio (photos by Valerie Ghent) French version of the article by Atelier Qiétude. A few years ago I was sitting at the computer working on
What is an Internal Art? Why are Ba Gua Zhang and Xing Yi Quan called “Internal” Arts? Tom Bisio discusses the nature of the internal martial arts. The first video in a series of three,
This is Part 2 of a 2-part article on Vital Point Striking. Read Part 1 HERE. Simultaneous with the development of the lethal techniques discussed in Part I of Vital Point Striking, were the creation
Qin Na (chin na) is variously translated as “capture methods,” “seizing and controlling,” seizing and locking.” Qin (擒) means to capture, catch, or seize. Na (拿) means to hold, grasp, or squeeze. Qin is like
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