'Prounounced Chung baa gwa jang'
Welcome to my UK Cheng Ba Gua
Zhang site!
Ba Gua Zhang, Pa Kua Chang or 8 diagram palm/boxing
is one of China's three main internal martial
arts.
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| Myself- Andy Coles at Dong Hai Chuan's tomb |
"move
like a dragon; Swing about like a monkey; and Change postures like an eagle.
Make steps as if you are wading mud;
Twist both hands as if you are twisting a rope; and Turn about as if you are turning a stone mill."
This is
Baguazhang, according to the masters of this great art.
Named after the mystic Eight Diagrams (Ba Gua), an ancient
system of divination, Baguazhang is a martial art that employs subtle movement, explosive power and a unique form of
manoeuvering. Unlike many other martial art systems, Baguazhang uses the palms rather than the fists. Its attacks and defences
are based on remarkable circular stepping method called Tangnibu or "mud wading steps" in which the performer uses
few kicks but rather, twists, turns and changes directions, constantly seeking a strategic advantage.
But Baguazhang
is more than just a martial art. Its elegant and balletic yet powerful forms build strength, coordination and flexibility,
while its traditional postures and exercises enhance Nei Gong (inner strength)
(Quote taken from Mr Liu
Jing Ru & Mr C.S. Tang's book - dragon stretches its claws)
Baguazhang is also known for practicing
with extremely large weapons, such as the BaGuaDao or 'Bagua Broadsword.'
Mr Liu
Jing Ru is the number one authority and lineage master of Cheng Style Ba Gua Zhang. My Shifu (master) Mr Xiang Zheng is the Vice
Secretary General of the National BaGuaZhang Committee and disciple of Mr Liu.
I am officially the first UK disciple
of Mr Xiang Zheng, and lineage teacher of Cheng Style BaGuaZhang!
click to read testimonials
click to see Mr liu jing ru's photo
click to see Mr Xiang Zheng's background.
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