
How to Use Baguazhang DVD 1 by Makoto Usui
Baguazhang: Practical Footwork and Techniques Bridging the Internal and External Baguazhang, known alongside Tai Chi and Xingyi Quan as a representative internal martial art, is revered for its combat efficacy hidden within seemingly dance-like movements. In this comprehensive two-volume DVD seminar led by Master Makoto Usui, the practical application of Baguazhang's interpersonal techniques is thoroughly explained and taught. Contents of Volume One Footwork Solo Practice of Footwork Patterns such as swaying steps (擺步) and hooking steps (扣步), lateral movements, square steps, triangular steps, parallel steps, large swaying steps, running steps/muddy steps (走圈/泥步) Application of Displacement Techniques Using the shins to displace opponents, continuous displacement of opponent's front and back legs, utilizing the thigh during close quarters Hand Techniques (穿掌) Solo Practice of Hand Techniques Direct hand techniques (直穿) including flat-hand (平穿) and upward-hand (仰掌穿), fixed s