Learning Bagua Zhang The Martial Art of Change

Ted Mancuso has created a step-by-step process for learning Bagua Zhang, based on what he calls "narrative instruction." You will first learn the key hand motions, followed by Bagua's distinctive circle-walking and foot patterns. Next, hands and legs are joined into core Bagua movements, which are then applied to partner practice and self-defense. Finally, he shows the technique of the Bagua poles, Bagua's own special Qigong practice, and the never-before-explained Dragon Fighting."

We at PLUM consider this the most direct route to learning Bagua available today. It companions with our very popular DVD, filling in strategy and background information, complementing everything shown on "Bagua Zhang: The Art of Change." This text takes fundamental movements and builds them into a complete Bagua practice that will aid ANY style of Bagua Zhang. Expect to make progress by engaging in The Art of Change.

Some sections in the book...

Entering Bagua

>Bagua Philosophy

The Drilling Palm

Bagua Walking: The Two Key Steps

Threading the Needle

The Three Tiered Boxing

Classical Bagua: The Single Palm Change

Bagua Kicking: The Fine Art of Leg Drilling

Bagua Fighting Techniques

Bagua's Special Qigong

The Bagua Post: An Instrument for Life

Enough information for over a year's training using this book and its companion DVD, Bagua Zhang: The Art of Change.