Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight and Curved Book

Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight and Curved BookBaguaquan and xingyiquan are two styles that complement each other as yin does yang. Bagua is known for its circular movements and its practice of circle walking. Xingyi embodies characteristic linear movements said to be derived form the logical strategies for using spear and staff. How fortunate we are to include writings in this anthology by leading authorities on these styles. Separated into three sections, the first features bagua. Allen Pittman

questioning the efficacy of modern systems as one ages

allowing him to defeat opponents much larger than himself

powerful and functional throwing techniques

"Kakie 163 hands"

For all styles and all levels of experience

Jeet Kune Do technique that makes full use of trappingNorichika TsukamotoThe mental and technical bodies build strength while interacting with each other without separating

His exploration of martial arts expanded when he joined Yoshinori Kono's training group

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Atari from your partner

showcasing its unique blend of safety and effectiveness

120 Combination Techniques

Aosaka (Tenchi Ken