Painter 31oct2007 paperback paperback january 1, 1600 4. We can learn the many stages of change from the 64 gua. Jiulong baguazhang is a complete internal martial and health method. He has been learning and practicing jiulong baguazhang, taijiquan and xingyiquan from the li familys system as far back as 1953. Each of these qualities is represented by a trigram, which are glyphs made up of three horizontal lines that are either broken or solid and that represent yin and yang. Buy combat baguazhang nine dragon system, volume 1. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Bagua linked palms by kent howard, fundamentals of pa kua chan, vol. Here you will discover all aspects of baguazhang, pa kua chang, pa kua, nine dragon baguazhang practice, history, qigong chi kung martial arts, kung fu gong fu, the yi jing i ching, daoism, feng shui and scientific research on bagua. Book and dvd by sun zhijun and suzanne robidoux oct 1, 2012. Heaven palm in jiulong baguazhang has nine hand and arm formations each with a. Forms and principles by john p painter online at alibris. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. This book has a great breakdown of the alignments that should be adhered to while practicing. O nce the major prerequisites of balance, timing and coordination have been gained, the next part of ones bagua training is the linear or fighting form. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Yin style baguazhang eight trigram palm is a combat system based upon the chinese book of changes i ching, which is a ancient text that attempts to divide the universe into eight primal qualities. In 2002, i first saw the principles and techniques that are now set forth in this book. The nine dragon baguazhang is so exciting in that it is a proven combatoriented art. Combat baguazhang nine dragon system books, book price. Post birth practices deal with developing the chi that you gain after leaving the womb that generated by breathing, eating, sleeping, and normal exercise, whereas prebirth practices focus on generating the.
Kenpo joe rebelo interviews bagua expert, author and shirfu john painter about his lifelong martial arts career, his numerous magazine articles, his books. Volume 2 covers basic tactics for developing internal power speed strength and vulnerable body points along with a series of examples for the use of bagua. Baguazhang the nine dragon system testimonials youtube. Throughout this book, i will be making mention of dimmak or death point striking and some points used in this art. Defensive tactics against clubs whole body powers of the water and wind palms of nine dragon baguazhang as used in a life or death struggle with a weapon wielding opponent. Painter dives into the principles behind the baguazhang, and with an understanding of these principles on can create endless situationbased techniques. Thunder bao and zhen nine dragon baguazhang duration. Popular variations of this style include the gao yi sheng system, dragon style baguazhang, swimming body baguazhang, the nine palace system, zong changrongs style probably the most common form practiced today, and the sun lutang style. Dvd three focuses on the simple, direct internalexternal power of nine dragon baguazhang s fire and thunder palms to simultaneously neutralize and counter strike with tremendous force to any street fighter or martial artist attacking with strikes and kicks. Interestingly enough, this nine dragon gate style, or jiulong men, baguazhang of wudang mountain has an uncanny resemblance to li zhimings or liang zhengpu lao bazhang or old eight palms. Nine dragon bagua zhang academy of raleighdurham home. Help bookmark tell a friend outofprint wish list home.
The foot patterns circle walking postures and eight palms to help you develop amazing circular combat power. Buy 6 dvd set nine dragon baguazhang street combat basics advanced john painter with fast shipping and toprated customer service. This clip is excerpted from nine dragon baguazhang for street combat dvd series. Gathering of the baguazhang circle the tai chi gala. Dvd 9 dragon bagua zhang for street combat vol 2 giri.
Bisios gao style, there are nine distinct sections of nei gong listed as. White dragon martial arts classes teach martial arts in minneapolis and st paul mn featuring jiulong baguazhang style kung fu for self defense. Pei xi rong was one of five gate keepers and seal holders of jiulong men nine dragon gate martial arts from wudang mountain. The art of baguazhang, or 8 trigram palm, is one of the most fascinating fighting arts in the world of chinese gong fu. Oct 31, 2007 the nine dragon baguazhang is so exciting in that it is a proven combatoriented art.
Thunder bao and zhen nine dragon baguazhang youtube. In addition to its signature circling and twisting, it is also a system comprising much. Utilizing deft footwork and highly integrated body mechanics for expressing immense power, baguazhang was designed for bodyguards, such as the li clan, who often needed to defend themselves and their clients. Nine dragon baguazhang, aka jiulong baguazhang, is a family martial and health system developed by the li family of sichuan province, china, for use in their work as bodyguards baobiao. Baguazhang knock outs nine dragon baguazhang youtube. Rudolf bultmanns interpretation of the history of jesus historic texts and interpreters in biblical scholarship. The internal forms practice included solo forms in bagua, taiji, and what he termed as an internal long fist set. Projections the mindbody power of nine dragon baguazhang s heaven and lake palms.
These postures palms are practiced as standing forms, linear forms and circle walking forms in the qigong health practice and martial art. Mythical monsters the scariest creatures from legends, books and movies. This chinese internal style is part of the li family daoqiquan system. Four dragon guardians of the four compass directions. Nine dragon baguazhang jiulong baguazhang is a family style of baguazhang which also employs images from the yijing the chinese book of changes to. Here you will discover all aspects of baguazhang, pa kua chang, pa kua, nine dragon baguazhang practice, history, qigong chi kung martial arts, kung fu. Combat baguazhang nine dragon system volumes 1 and 2. The style specific information is at the very end and is somewhat sparse. Classical pa kua chang fighting systems and weapons classical pa kua chang fighting systems and weapons by jerry alan johns. Here is a sample of the path one takes while training for martial arts zhandouli in the jiulong system. Volume 2 covers basic tactics for developing internal power speed strength and vulnerable body points along with a series of examples for the use of bagua zhang principles in. Pei told me that the nine dragon gate sect was one of the few remaining groups to practice what he termed as ancient nei jia kung fu. Also learn more about combat methods and principles in our two new books combat baguazhang the nine dragon system available on or other book.
It can be defined as the art of continuous change or transformation, and takes his name from the 8 directions, but goes beyond them and describes the art of change and transformation. Cheng style baguazhang by liu jing ru an authentic transmission of chinese internal martial arts wisdom from one the most respected experts in china. I suggest that you get a copy of my encyclopaedia the erle montaigue encyclopaedia of dimmak available from the publisher of this book, paladin press in boulder colorado in the usa. A jiulong baguazhang branch school, serving north carolinas triangle region. Exploring the mysterious connections between long fist boxing and the origins and roots of bagua zhang, taiji quan, xingyi quan, and more paperback by. John p painter, available at book depository with free. Combat baguazhang nine dragon system, volume two theology as hermeneutics. Here you can come and learn this unique system of health and selfdefense. The system was created by professional bodyguards over 400 years ago in china and has been tested in real combat. Ii gives you all the basics you need to learn self defense and to live a healthful, peacefilled life.
Painter is the author of combat baguazhang nine dragon system 4. The hidden history of the chinese internal martial arts. It is a rare almost extinct family system of baguazhang believed to have been conceived by daoist sage li, chingyuen. Jiulong baguazhang, po box 858, arlington, tx 2020. Nine dragon baguazhang is also unique in that it is linked to the book of. Here we learn how to use the various postures in a practical self defence way. Combat baguazhang nine dragon system, volume 1 by ph. Both versions of 64 patterns are derived from the same swimming dragon baguazhang set, but some of the 64 patterns highlighted are different. John painter is one of the pioneers of chinese internal martial arts in the united states. Welcome to the home of jiulong baguazhang in london, england, uk. Volume 2 training principles walking the circle and combat games. Give these books a read then find a nine dragons sgl to help you learn. Please post any questions for discussion or information concerning the practice, training or teaching of jiulong. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions.
The program teaches concepts and principles of jiulong baguazhang internal martial art. Painter features whole body powers of the water and wind palms of nine dragon baguazhang as used in a life or death struggle with a weapon wielding opponent. The eight animal systems of yin style bagua front range. Baguazhang for street combat 6 dvd set with john painter. Combat baguazhang nine dragon system books, find the lowest price on new, used books, textbooks compare book prices at stores. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Defensive tactics against clubs dvd five features whole body powers of the water and wind palms of nine dragon baguazhang as used in a life or death struggle with a weapon wielding opponent. Liang zhenpus system can be viewed as a combination of the yin fu and cheng tinghua styles. Learn to recognize safe zones, establish distance, neutralize, counter and disarm a street fighter with a staff or club. Here you will discover all aspects of baguazhang, pa kua chang, pa kua, nine dragon baguazhang practice, history, qigong chi kung martial arts, kung fu gong fu, the yi jing i ching, daoism, feng shui and scientific research on bagua zhang as a healing art. Students of jiulong baguazhang talk about their experiences. Yijing as a philosophy or an oracle nine dragon baguazhang.
Jiulong baguazhang is also known as nine dragon eight diagram palm. In other words, xies yin style is a complete system, which is made up of other. Taiji, xingy, baguaquan throwing by way of our modern masters. The eight mother palms below are the descriptions and pictures of the eight mother palms of nine dragon baguazhang. Half of the book is devoted to history, general alignments and structures and basic practices of circle walking. For more information on how to study nine dragon baguazhang or perhaps attend a workshop in your area, please choose one of the links below.
Qinna locks, throws, projections tape four focuses on the mindbody power of nine dragon baguazhang s heaven and lake palms. Painter focuses on the simple, direct internalexternal power of nine dragon baguazhangs fire and thunder palms to simultaneously neutralize and counter. This is most helpful after a long period of study and observation of nature. It can be read like any book of wisdom from cover to cover. White dragon martial arts martial arts minneapolis. Baguazhang meaning and origin of the name baguazhang. A complete training guide for beginner to advanced packed with over nine hundred photographs, this comprehensive text offers theory, martial applications, sequences, qigong exercises, weapon training, and is an indispensable resource for those serious about chinese martial arts.
Flying dragon qigong, nine dragon baguazhang, official jiulong baguazhang website, dr. There are very few arts taught today that contain the depth and profundity of training that jiulong presents to its students. The author does a great job of keeping the information general and not specific to a particular style. John painter books list of books by author john painter. As such, it is unique art with some similarities to other systems of baguazhang, and some differences. Clear, concise, straight forward presentation from basics to advanced levels. Baguazhang pronounced bagwajong is a chinese martial art most known for its training method of walking in a circle. Clearing the meridians and awakening the spine in nei gong daoist nei gong. Lius gives here a realistic view of the cheng style eight diagrams palm. There is a large section devoted to the 36 songs and 48 methods. This form consists of circular foot movements, which enables the practitioner to evade to the side and come.