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Baguazhang: Theory, History, and Application of the Eight Trigrams: A Guide to Circle Walking, Changing Palms, and Taoist Philosophy for Martial Mastery

Baguazhang: Theory, History, and Application of the Eight Trigrams: A Guide to Circle Walking, Changing Palms, and Taoist Philosophy for Martial Mastery


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This book provides a straightforward guide to a martial art known for its circular walking patterns. It presents the entire system in simple parts, beginning with the most basic steps. You will learn foundational exercises and slowly move to more complex techniques while grasping the ideas behind them. The emphasis is on creating a solid base through regular practice of the central principles. The journey starts with the history and basic theory, explaining its links to old ways of thinking. You will find how certain symbols connect to the physical movements you will practice. This link between mind and body is a key theme, making the practice about more than physical action. It becomes a form of moving thought that improves balance, health, and concentration. A large part of the book focuses on the crucial skill of moving in circles. Clear instructions will show you how to walk smoothly and with steadiness, which is the center of this practice. From there, you will learn hand positions and how to shift direction smoothly while keeping your form. These changing actions are what make the practice useful for protection and graceful in motion. The book then leads you through several major hand movements, each with its own feel and use. You will see how these actions can be applied for practical defense. The teaching also includes how to build inner strength, which is about using your entire body effectively rather than just outer force. This method leads to power that seems easy and is good for your body in the long run. Additional sections show how these abilities apply to daily life, encouraging a feeling of calm and the capacity to adjust to change. The practice is shown to be a full system for enhancing physical health and mental peace. The book also contains information on traditional tools and how to organize your practice for continuous progress. Lastly, the book joins the physical motions to a wider philosophy of living in agreement with natural patterns. It shows how the lessons from constant turning and adjusting on the circle can help you manage life's difficulties with more ease and less friction. This is a complete guide for anyone wanting to build a strong, flexible body and a peaceful, focused mind through an enduring practice.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798265213365
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 118
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Theory, History, and Application of the Eight Trigrams: A Guide to Circle Walking, Changing Palms, and Taoist Philosophy for Martial Mastery
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8265213360
  • Publisher Date: 13 Sep 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 6 mm
  • Weight: 222 gr


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