Bagua Linked Palms

by Shujin Wang, Kent Howard (Translator), Hsiao-Yen Chen (Translator)

Master Wang Shujin (1904—1981) was one of the world’s foremost exponents of Chinese internal martial arts, with legendary expertise in the disciplines of Bagua Zhang, Taiji Quan, and Xingyi Quan. This book offers a lucid translation of Master Wang’s seminal work on Bagua Zhang and includes expanded instruction by co-translator and noted Bagua Zhang expert Kent Howard. It also introduces readers to a rarely seen personal side of Wang Shujin, who was not only a fighter but also a teacher and spiritual leader.

Bagua Linked Palms includes a wealth of additional information useful to the practitioner of internal martial arts, including the story of Bagua Zhang’s development, the connection between the Bagua and the I Ching, and step-by-step instruction in the eight “changes” of Bagua Linked Palms, the first form in Master Wang’s style of Bagua Zhang. This comprehensive, richly annotated text makes it a must-have addition to every serious martial arts library.

112 pages, Paperback

First published March 3, 2009

Reviews

[George Lu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bagua was a creative synthesis of religious sect 8-figure meditation, elementary techniques of northern shaolin open palm, with its fame coming from strength feats & challenges between 2 chinese dudes and the japanese martial arts community.

[Hsiao Yen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This thin little volume is essential for those interested in the Chinese martial art of Baguazhang (Ba Gua Zhang, Pa Ka, etc.). The author, Wang Shujin was one of the finest practitioners and teachers of this soft or 'internal' martial of the 20th century. Translator/Editor Kent Howard has done a splendid job of rendering this little classic into English. Kent Howard, a well-known instructor,and thirty-year practitioner of the style, has also written some valuable commentary to help illuminate the rather 'laconic' and tersely-written text. Please note, however, this is not a manual for learners new to the art;nor is it a 'how-to' for those wishing to improve their fighting technique. But the text is still a wonderful introduction to Wang the man and his fabulous art. For those interested in seeing how it all works, go to Kent Howard's Youtube channel, or buy his companion DVD.

[Pierluigi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Testo di riferimento per i praticanti di Ba Gua Zhang

[Alan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good photos, not much explanation.