Baguazhang: The Old Eight Palms Volumes I & II (DVD) w/ApplicationsBAGUAZHANG: THE OLD EIGHT PALMS Volumes I & II (DVD)
w/APPLICATIONS, featuring Gerald A. Sharp with Zou Shuxian:
This special two set video series was primarily designed to follow Jiang
Rong Qiao's book, "Baguazhang Lianxifa" which has been
translated by both Joseph Crandall and Andrea Falk. Both translations are
available in our store, and a special offering of either one with the video is
available under the Specials category.
This comprehensive video is the first of its kind
both inside or outside of China, and offers complete instruction in
Baguazhang Basics of hands, steps, and movements. This is a great set of
videos for those looking for strong basics instruction or ideas of
how to apply Baguazhang in both bare-handed and weapons
defense (including Jiang's Suai Jiao), as exemplified in the following
chapters:
VOLUME I:
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO BAGUAZHANG
This chapter presents basic information on Baguazhang's development, as
well as Gerald A. Sharp's direct connection to Jiang Rong Qiao's lineage,
and Sharp's teachers: Zou Shuxian (Jiang's daughter) & Cheng Jie Feng, a
senior grand student of Jiang Rong Qiao.
CHAPTER TWO: BASIC STEPPING
Covered are basic footwork as it directly relates to the development of the
polar symbol of Baguazhang. A concise, yet comprehensive, examination is
provided of Yin & Yang in Baguazhang: Heaven & Earth Zhangzhuang,
Linear Stepping, Shun Bu (Forward Stepping), Inward (Gou Bu) & Outward
(Bai Bu) Turning, Sliding in the Mud Step (Tang Ne Bu), Box
Stepping (related to Heaven, Earth, Fire, and Water), Yin and Yang in
Boring & Arcing, Walking the Circle.
CHAPTER THREE: EIGHT PALMS BASICS
In this chapter, the 8 palms, as covered in Jiang Rong Qiao's
book, "Baguazhang Lianxifa," as well as the Basic "Mother Palms"
practice are demonstrated. This information alone is considered the
complete basis of Baguazhang in some styles.
CHAPTER FOUR: THE OLD EIGHT PALMS DEMONSTRATION
(FRONT ANGLE)
Gerald A. Sharp, a verifiable grand-student of Jiang Rong Qiao,
demonstrates the Old Eight Palms from the front angle.
CHAPTER FIVE: THE OLD EIGHT PALMS DEMONSTRATION
(REVERSE ANGLE)
Gerald A. Sharp, demonstrates the form precisely from the reverse
angle.
VOLUME II:
CHAPTER SIX: THE OLD EIGHT PALMS DEMONSTRATION
(SLOW MOTION w/TITLES)
The front angle with Sharp is mastered here in slow motion (half speed)
with subtitles of all 8 palms and the names of each of the more than
300 individual forms. Marking precisely where each form begins and ends.
CHAPTER SEVEN: THE OLD EIGHT PALMS DEMONSTRATION (Palms Four
Through Eight) OF TEACHER ZOU SHUXIAN, JIANG RONG QIAO'S
DAUGHTER
Zou Shuxian, Jiang Rong Qiao's adopted daughter demonstrates the
opening of the Old Eight Palms form, Palms Four through Eight, and the
closing form. This demonstration was shot with two cameras, and
is of average to above average video quality. Each of the palms four
through eight is identified for clarity.
CHAPTER EIGHT: BAGUA IN HAND TO HAND COMBAT
Demonstrated are some of the takedowns, tosses, joint locks, submissions,
sweeps, crushes, and defenses associated with the form. Also
demonstrated are subtle ways to neutralize attacks, break down or use the
guard from the top position; as well as, reverse from the bottom position.
This is the first time on any video series that Jiang Rong Qiao's traditional
Suai Jiao (Chinese Grappling) (as passed to Jiang from Zhang Zao Dong and
Li Cun Yi) is demonstrated. Traditional Suai Jiao is gentle and practical, and
is unlike the heavy-handed, forceful gi grabbing associated with the sport
Suai Jiao more commonly demonstrated today.
CHAPTER NINE: WEAPONS DEFENSES
Unique to this chapter are demonstrations of defenses against
knife and gun attacks without the reliance on "dopey" floors for
maneuvering. Techniques are realistic and performed on concreteand
again Jiang's traditional Suai Jiao applications are featured.
**NOTE: If you previously purchased the "Old Eight Palms" demo
from us, contact us by email at: chiflow@earthlink.net to find out how
you can pick up this superior, upgraded version at a discounted
rate.
***ALSO NOTE: Check out the Specials page to pick up this video
with either translation of Jiang Rong Qiao's Bagua book by Joseph Crandall
or Andrea Falk. See: Bagua (Pa Kua) "Perfect Match" Book and
Video Package
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