Baguazhang

Art

八卦掌("Eight Trigram Palm")

Overview

Chinese internal martial art based on circle walking and rapid directional changes. Known for open-palm strikes, evasive footwork, and spinning movements inspired by the I Ching's eight trigrams.

Country of Origin

China (Beijing)

Founded

— 19th century era

Also known as

Pa Kua ChangBagua

Combat Effectiveness

Overall Combat Rating

5/10

History & Origin

Founder

Dong Haichuan

Lineage & Key Figures

Lineage

Structure & Training

Signature Techniques

Circle walking with palm changesTornado kickSpinning back palm

Core Technique Classes

Circle walkingMud-steppingSingle palm changeDouble palm changePiercing palmDragon claw

Sub-Types

internal kung fu

Competition

Medical & Safety

Danger Rating

moderate/10

Sources & References

[1] Liang, Shou-Yu & Yang, Jwing-Ming. Baguazhang: Emei Baguazhang. YMAA, 1994. — link

[2] Frantzis, B.K. The Power of Internal Martial Arts and Chi. North Atlantic Books, 2007.

[3] Dan Miller (editor). Pa Kua Chang Journal (periodical, 1990-2000). (1990)

[4] Bruce Frantzis. Bagua and Tai Chi: Exploring the Potential of Chi, Martial Arts, Meditation and the I Ching. (2012). ISBN: 978-1583943588

Primary Source

Park Bok Nam & Dan Miller. The Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang. (1999). ISBN: 978-0865681880.

Geography & Status

Status

Competitive SportActive

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