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| NEW BA GUA DVD'S AVAILABLE | ||
This Unique set of DVD's is available from Single Step Productions www.singlestepproductions.com |
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Ba Gua Concepts Vol. 1: Ding Shi |
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| Ba Gua Concepts Vol. 2: Lao Ba Zhang & Linear Applications The "Old Eight Palms" (Lao Ba Zhang) combine Ba Gua's circular walking with constant changes of posture and position while striking, throwing and locking. Tom demonstrates the Lao Ba Zhang form along with applications for each of the palm changes. Emphasis is placed on correct use of body mechanics and the energies of winding, wrapping, drilling, twisting, and overturning. Tom also presents the Eight Linear Movements (Ba Zhang) which have numerous practical applications in striking, bridging, defense, counterattack and throwing. Each of these movements corresponds to one of the Old Eight Palms and is therefore a linear expression of the corresponding Lao Ba Zhang palm. |
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| Ba Gua Concepts Vol. 3: Swimming Body Ba Gua Chain Linking Form In this DVD, Tom teaches the Ba Gua Linking Form (You Shen Ba Gua Lian Huan). Ba Gua Lian Huan is an advanced form that combines the dynamics of the linear movements with Lao Ba Zhang to create a continuous unbroken sequence emphasizing awareness of the eight directions and the "swimming dragon" body dynamics that are unique to Ba Gua. Ba Gua Lian Huan seamlessly combines striking, kicking, locking, and throwing while constantly moving and changing. Tom teaches this form along with numerous applications exactly as he learned it from Master Gao Ji Wu. Ba Gua Lian Huan is also presented in the book, The Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang by Gao Ji Wu and Tom Bisio. |
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The Attacking Hands of Ba Gua Zhang In this ground-breaking book, Gao Ji Wu reveals some of Ba Gua Zhang's formerly “secret” techniques. The Attacking Hands of Ba Gua Zhang gives the reader an in-depth look at Ba Gua's Seventy-Two Techniques (Qi Shi Er Zhao) and the Sixty-Four Hands (Liu Shi Si Shu) as they were passed down from the great boxer Liu De Kuan, himself a student of the art’s founder Dong Hai Chuan. Never before presented in their entirety, the Seventy-Two Techniques are key self-defense applications, that make Ba Gua an effective fighting art. Both the Seventy-Two Techniques and the Sixty-Four linear forms or “Sixty-Four Hands” are direct, practical applications of Ba Gua's characteristic circular palm changes. This Chinese-English dual-language edition of The Attacking Hands of Ba Gua Zhang contains hundreds of photos that clearly illustrate the movements and their self-defense applications. Included are rare photos of the renowned Ba Gua master Gao Zi Ying (Gao Ji Wu's father) performing the Seventy-Two Techniques. A valuable companion volume that builds on Gao Ji Wu's previous book, The Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang. The Attacking Hands of Ba Gua Zhang ($29.95) Book Publication Date: February 28th. Order now to receive your copy as soon as they are available – on or before February 28th. Special Offer: Order The Attacking Hands of Ba Gua Zhang with The Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang and receive a $5.00 discount. Click here for more information and to PLACE YOUR ORDER! What readers say about the Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang: “This new book is nicely formatted with big clear pictures and direct translations of many of Ba Gua's key points from the “songs.” A very good effort for anyone interested in any branch of the Ba Gua Tree.” "The photos in this book are among the very best in clarity and capturing logical moments in the ba gua movements." |
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Strategy and Change Strategy and Change is an engaging meditation on the application of strategy to all facets of human interaction. Of equal interest to the business person, military theorist, martial artist or anyone negotiating the uncertainties of the changing world. How do you achieve success and prevail in a chaotic world? Chinese strategists have grappled with this fundamental question for centuries. Chinese thought advocates understanding the natural order of the world in order to harmonize and flow with it. One of the key ideas that permeates both The Art of War and the I Ching and even the martial arts is that success is achieved by blending with and adapting to the constant change manifesting around us. By aligning oneself with the changing circumstances, opportunity and success unfold naturally. Strategy and Change looks at these ideas by examining military strategy and its connection with the I Ching (the Classic of Change) and the internal martial art Ba Gua Zhang (Eight Diagram Palm). Strategy and Change includes discussions of:
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Available from Barnes & Noble, amazon.com, and Outskirts Press |
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A Tooth From For centuries, Chinese martial arts masters have kept their highly prized remedies for common but debilitating injuries as carefully guarded secrets, calling such precious and powerful knowledge, "a tooth from the tiger's mouth." Now, for the first time, these deeply effective methods are revealed to Westerners anxious to find alternative ways to treat the acute and chronic injuries experienced by any active person. While many books outline the popular teachings of traditional Chinese medicine, only this one offers step-by-step instructions for treating injuries. The book explains the complete range of healing strategies and provides a Chinese first-aid kit to help the reader fully recover from every mishap - cuts, sprains, breaks, dislocations, bruises, muscle tears, tendonitis and much more. He teaches readers how to:
Comprehensive and easy to follow, with 158 drawings to illustrate both the treatment strategies and the strengthening exercises, this one-of-a-kind guidebook will finally give readers complete access to the powerful healing secrets of the great Chinese warriors. Read an excerpt from Read an excerpt from |
Now also available in Spanish |
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This in-depth textbook with hundreds of photos will present all the material taught in Zheng Gu Tui Na levels 1-4 in detail, including hand techniques, treatments, anatomy and Qi Gong exercises. |
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The Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang Click here to order The Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang Available for purchase online now! Amazon.com Review:"There are a lot of books on Bagua, at least compared to a few years ago. This volume, written as a collaboration between Master Gao Ji Wu and Tom Bisio, is one of the best on the market. The pictures are large and clear (definitely a plus in a martial arts book). The background information is good, well written and avoids the strictly legendary. Bagua is a style like Taijiquan but even more sophisticated and this text gets you moving like a Bagua student without confusing you in the process. Definitely belongs in the library." |
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| NEW! Tongue Diagnosis Book translated by my friend Huang Guo Qi, from Shanghai. I helped edit the English translation at his request. It is a solid book with quality pictures and offers good advice for treatment of the various conditions with lifestyle and dietary recommendations. It is available through Redwing Books: www.redwingbooks.com/products/books/MirHeaTonDiaChi.cfm. |  |
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Tom's Articles & Columns from Inside Kung Fu Magazine The PDF articles below can be viewed with Thank you to Inside Kung Fu Magazine and Dave Cater for the following articles: Eight Treasure Tea - September, 2006 |
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Other Articles of Interest Tom Bisio and Frank Butler discuss Chinese Sports Medicine: "Herbal Remedies for your Gym Bag." Li Zi Ming Bagua in New York City |
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