Essentials of Baguazhang

Author: Zhang Quanliang
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Publish Date: 1999-01-01
Features: The book "Essentials of Bagua Palm" is a classic work by Zhang Quanliang, a distinguished disciple of renowned Bagua Palm master Li Ziming and famous Tai Chi master Wang Pei. Following his previous book "Bagua Three Harmony Skill," this work is a profound exploration of the mysteries of Bagua Palm, reflecting the culmination of decades of practice experience. It is filled with philosophical, medical, metaphysical (Yi Jing), and Daoist principles, revealing the essence of Bagua Palm. The uniqueness of this book lies in the author's foundation on learning from and drawing inspiration from predecessors while also deeply meditating and highly refining the knowledge. It combines the transmission from his teachers with his own insights, integrating the strengths of individual schools and collective wisdom. The book comprehensively and systematically explains the step techniques, applications, and significant effects of Bagua Palm in areas such as healing, physical fitness, technical skill, and exploring human potential, as well as the transition from theory to practice. To facilitate readers' learning and practice, the book is supplemented with numerous action photos of the author demonstrating the movements.