I really want to learn Baguazhang but i can't find a place to learn it. (I live in Southern California) So, what is the closest martial arts to baguazhang? and where can i learn it / (or what website)?
2007-10-01 20:10:36 · 8 answers · asked by asiduhagu 3 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
I have studied Yin style Ba-Gua(Lion system) for 7 years. Now as far as application(visually at least), if you were to see Ba-Gua in action your first thought would be WOW fatal Aikido!!!. It was one of the inspirations for the founder of Aikido, but as was said before it is one of the 3 main internal systems and one of the most popular systems in China. Now in regards to the post before mine, they are all equally functional and designed for real combat, but they use different techniques. In VERY simple terms Hsing-I techniques tend to be linear, Ba-Gua techniques tend to be circular, and Tai-chi tends to be yielding in nature. All internal systems require a greater than normal understanding of the PRINCIPLES behind the techniques. Understanding these principles is one of the reasons internal systems take longer to learn, but the benefit is that the technique variations will be infinite once the principles are understood. The term Ba-Gua should be good enough in your Internet search, type in Bagua instructors in California and you will get a list of the school, then find one in your area and go and watch one of the classes. Also many Tai-chi instructors also know and teach Ba-Gua, but try to find an instructor that teaches only(or mainly Ba-Gua). Ba-Gua has many different variations, I have seen several but I feel Yin style as taught by Dr. Xie Peiqi and the lineage holder He Jinbao seems to be the most complete. Hope this helps!!. ps If you stick with it you will find ALL you need and could hope for. Good luck!
2007-10-02 11:06:23 · answer #1 · answered by bagua1 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I find it hard to believe that you can't find a Baguazhang Gwoon in SoCal, especially considering how many Chinese are in California.
Anyhow, try also spelling it as Pakua Chang. It's spelled both ways, depending on the teaching organization in question.
Now, as to what arts are close to Bagua? Not many, it's got a rather unique perspective to how it's teaches combat physics.
Though, the other two Neija (internal) Chinese gung-fu styles that are commonly practiced are Taijiquan (Tai Chi C'huan) and Xingyiquan (Hsing-i C'huan).
While their physical techniques are certainly different, many of the training methods are similar when it pertains to health.
My own personal opinion is, Xingyi is the most geared for combat, Bagua being second, and Taiji being third.
2007-10-02 07:57:07 · answer #2 · answered by Manji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bagua Zhang is rather unique. The footwork is one of the most effective in Chinese martial art. The only similarity that Taiji, White Crane, Yi or Xing yi Quan are that they are categorized under "Nei Jia Quan", martial art style more focused in internal strength.
You can learn anything from the net, but you won't be able to find the true yi without a good instructor. If you're interested in Ba Gua Zhang, you may want to take more time to find a good instructor. My brother went to shanghai to learn Ba Gua Zhang for 5 yrs. Now he is back, but still undergoing training under another Master.
Good luck.
2007-10-02 07:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps try under a different name: Pa Kua Chang (there are many transliterations of Chinese characters)
Tai Ji and Hsing Yi are somewhat similar. If you end up finding only some Tai Chi-schools...be sure it's Tai Chi Quan. (Yang style is the most popular one.. i'd go for Cheng style, wich is a bit harder but more practical)
EDIT: eight pieces of Golden Brocade
2007-10-01 20:23:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answerer. I train in taijiquan and often do bagua zhang. You may try quigong. I think you may find doing the quigong form "Eight Pieces of Brocade" being helpful.
All of the forms mentioned are "internal" martial arts. Practice them with a heavy emphasis on meditation.
2007-10-01 23:17:54 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never done Bagua/PaKua, but it is often associated with Tai Chi, Qi Gong and other Chinese internal arts
2007-10-01 20:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-02-17 16:00:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Taijii
2007-10-02 02:42:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IMO some of the japanese soft arts because of their circling, spiraling energy.....
2007-10-02 03:40:51 · answer #9 · answered by Sinister-6000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋