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CompleteMartialArts.com - Baguazhang - 8 Trigrams Palm (YMAA)

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Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
Starring: Jwing-Ming;Liang, Shou-Yu Dr. Yang
Directed By: Jwing-Ming Dr. Yang

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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0822003002160
Format: Color
Label: YMAA Publication Center
Manufacturer: YMAA Publication Center
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
Region Code: 0
Release Date: 2005-11-25
Running Time: 190
Studio: YMAA Publication Center

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LEARN THE FAMOUS "8 TRIGRAMS PALM" OF CHINA

Also commonly translated as Pa Kua Chang.

Baguazhang is legendary both as an ancient internal martial art and for improving health. It develops upper body flexibility, leg strength, and lighting-quick hands and feet.

Baguazhang training generates a strong flow of Qi energy to energize your muscles for increased strength. This Qi flow also nourishes your internal organs and improves health and vitality.

In addition, Bagua emphasizes circular movement, employs both defensive and offensive strategies, and trains at all three fighting ranges - short, middle, and long.

Course 1 contains basic training and body conditioning, teaches Bagua Qigong, and demonstrates the famous Eight Palms sequence with martial applications.

Course 2 instructs the intermediate level Bagua Swimming Body sequence, named after the swift and agile movements of a swimming dragon, with martial applications.

Course 3 presents the unique Bagua Deer Hook Sword, which is specially designed to disarm opponents. Learn hooking, seizing, controlling and cutting techniques, and the complete sequence, with applications against the long sword.

Special Features:
Over 100 Chapter Selections
Narration: English
Multi-Language Menus & Subtitles: Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, English
3 videos in 1 DVD
Interactive YMAA Product Catalog with previews of all YMAA video titles

Features Master Liang, Shou-Yu and Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, Ph.D. with senior students Ramel Rones, Sam Masich, Kelly Maclean, and Huen Siu Hung.

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Summary: Great instruction, just one complaint...
Comment: First let me say that I have years of experience in various martial arts, mostly both Chinese & Japanese.
My focus & forte is self-defense with joint locks & Dim-Mak/Kyusho-Jitsu that is effective with efficient movements.
This DVD & the companion book are very good & someone with experience & focus can get a lot out of them both.
I find the Qi Gong very useful & well done.
My main complaint is about the woman that demonstrates the first long sequence. She dances well, but I can't see why she was chosen to demonstrate the form. Maybe her ballet like movements would translate better into combat than I give her credit for, but I am doubtful(sorry).
And, truth be told, I am probably too critical of her movements.
Other than that, you can always learn so much from great masters such as Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming & Master Shou-Yu Liang.

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Summary: Emei Baguazhang
Comment: Definetely presents a lot of material with excellent application footage. A bit misleading, however, in that the majority of forms are presented by people other than Master Liang Shou-yu. Master Liang, whose skill is clearly very high, is shown demonstrating applications and single movements of the form but it's difficult to piece together the energy of his movements into a connected whole as the flavor is quite different from the young lady demonstrating the continuous sequence.
The DVD, is however, definetely worth the price provided you are willing to watch it in slow motion several hundred times as the movements are quite complex.
I would recommend it to anyone with a background in internal martial arts or access to a teacher of this particular style. I would not recommend it to someone without experience in any of the internal styles or at least some basic Qi Gong under a qualified teacher as unfamiliarity with relaxation and correct joint alignment could lead to some serious discomfort and possible injury in attempting these forms.

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Summary: This is the source!
Comment: Make no mistake, this killer DVD is the source for comprehensive info on the art of Pau Kua. It contains the complete 3-volume video series done by the two masters, with easy navigation. Includes everything from Qigong, solo and partner conditioning training demonstrated by Yang and Laing, solo and partner forms, to the martial applications, and weapons. Amazing. To get into the esoteric depths of the subject, pick up the companion book to this DVD and read the ancient texts. Awesome.

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