Xingyi Spear Practice - Song Family

Xingyi Spear Practice - Song Family

Bagua Zhang - Circle Walking Practice

Bagua Zhang - Circle Walking Practice

Circle Walking Variations

As discussed above, there are many benefits the Ba Gua Zhang practitioner can gain from the circle walk practice. The circle walking method employed will depend upon the result desired. Below I will discuss several of the most common circle walking methods employed by Ba Gua practitioners. I have divided this section into stepping methods, body methods, and mental methods (use of intention).

The Step

While there are literally dozens of different stepping methods Ba Gua practitioners will employ while walking the circle, there are three main methods which are practiced by most all schools. Each school may have their own special names for these steps, however, these three methods are most commonly known as the mud walking step (or snake step), rolling step (or lion step), and the crane step. Below I will outline the characteristics of these steps as practiced by several different schools of Ba Gua.

The Mud Walking Step: The "mud walking" step ( - tang ni bu), also commonly known as the "dragon step," the "gliding step," or the "snake step," is one of the most common Ba Gua stepping techniques. This step is not a method that is used very often in combat, however, it is an excellent training step and thus it is practiced by beginners in many schools. This step trains balance and stability in motion, thrusting or shoveling power in the legs and encourages an increased energy flow to the legs and feet. 

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Chinese Warlord Feng Yuxiang (馮玉祥) Da Dao Practice

Chinese Warlord Feng Yuxiang (馮玉祥) Da Dao Practice

Tai Chi Practice quote from TTLiang

When you practice the spirit should remain inside, not
going out. Even during combat keep the spirit inside and calm. Internally I watch you like a cat. I watch you closely to see what is your next move. Otherwise, if your spirit is exposed your whole body will be tense.

T.T. Liang
quoted from, “Quoted from Lessons with Master Liang: T’ai-Chi, Philosophy, and Life.”

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Gao Bagua Zhang Applications Practice

Gao Bagua Zhang Applications Practice