Zhang Quan Liang – Liang Style Bagua Zhang Complete Collection

Language – ChineseSubtitles – Chinese or English selectionDVD #1 – FundamentalsThis DVD shows the true fundamentals of the Liang Zhen Pu style of BaGua. It demonstrates Circling techniques, six mental training exercises and two Power Issuing methods.DVD #2 – BaGua FootworkThis program introduces Bai Bu and Ko Bu major stepping in Bagua. Other combat oriented methods are also shown. Three practice methods are introduced: Single continuous practice, Zhi Tong continuous Practice & Circle continuous practice . DVD #3 – Standing Pole PracticeThis internal training of Pole Standing gives the student an insight into the proper structural alignment and, at the same time, allows the intermediate to advanced practitioner to reach higher levels of training.This method is divided into three parts: Stationary Pole Practice, Continuous Pole Practice and the Eight Immortals Standing Poles.DVD #4 – Partner PracticeA practical usage set. This single and two person exercise is geared toward the student making immediate decisions as to which technique to use. Starting with single person exercises it transforms to a partner practice and then adds spontaneity.. This set is handed down from master Li Zi Ming.DVD #5 – Mother PalmsOld 8 Palms is also named as 8 Major Palms or also 8 Mother Palms. Most people consider this to be the true core and origination of BaGua practice. Liang Zhen Pu, being one of the main students of creator Tong Hai Chuan, obtained what was truly one of the older forms of these actions which have inspired so many variations in BaGua.DVD #6 Eight Turning PalmsEight important and powerful basic palms actions which are also named as Eight Still Palms. Basic forms in Bagua. These include Sinking, Pushing, Raising, Holding, Spear-holding, Pointing, Yin-yang, & Mill-pushing palm .DVD #7 – Eight Door ConditioningSkilled exercises for the’ Eight Doors” those 8 parts of our bodies, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist, waist, thigh, knee, feet most important parts in combat . Utilization of the basic skills linked to natural weapons.DVD #8 – SurveyBagua & Weapon Routines Demonstration of major forms in Liang style Bagua and its weapon routines. Including, footwork, hand methods, body methods, san shou, standing pole methods, & others.DVD #9 – Three Harmony SwordA nice long sword set combining actions and techniques from BaGua, T’ai Chi and Xing Yi with special emphasis on meditation postures and movements.DVD #10 – BaGua SaberThis BaGua “big” broadsword features much “Shen Fa”, that is to say body rolling and contact exercises. Really one of the best BaGua sabers we’ve seen. A long, involved but also very direct and well constructed set with emphasis on real saber skills and not just flash. Increases the power & ability of wrists. All the movements are show in the form of linked changes.    DVD #11 – 64 Linear PalmsA Liang style specialty, linear practice methods. A series of 64 palms that are relatively simple and easy to learn but retain the flavor of the style. Breakdowns are simple and taught with authority. Basically, eight lines of eight strikes each.———————————-Master Zhang Quan Liang is 3rd generation inheritor of Liang style Bagua Palm and has achieved the 7th grade wushu grading evaluation. He studied under the famous Li Zi Ming. The style represented is derived from one of the most famous BaGua teachers: Liang Zhen Pu. A respected lineage it traces roots to BaGua’s creator Dong Hai Chuan. Liang has a number of special attributes which include “linear” applications and practice and clear, straight forward exercises to increase skill.Note: Having studied Bagua for a long time we have come to respect Liang style quite a bit finding it, though less famous, one of the best organized of the Bagua formats. An excellent style to approach this sometimes difficult practice.