![]() It also develops a refined strength that can be employed in martial. It combines the benefits of walking with Qi Gong and meditation. However, the circle walking exercise of Ba Gua Zhang is not simply walking. ![]() This also has a translation of the songs and methods. Recent studies have shown that regular walking may be the ultimate cardiovascular exercise. This is more of a Cheng style book, but has a nice translation of the 36 songs and 48 methods.Īnother very good general book with many exercises and good information on alignments. The Whirling Circles of Ba Gua Zhang: The Art and Legends of the Eight Trigram Palm Not very much style specific information. The author does a great job of keeping the information general and not specific to a particular style.Īnother great book on basic alignments with many general exercises for practicing pieces of movement. This book has a great breakdown of the alignments that should be adhered to while practicing. The style specific information is at the very end and is somewhat sparse.Ĭombat Baguazhang Nine Dragon System: Forms and Principles There is a large section devoted to the 36 songs and 48 methods. Half of the book is devoted to history, general alignments and structures and basic practices of circle walking. ![]() Also has a translation of the 36 songs and 48 methods, which are a wonderful resource for practitioners of all styles ![]() Has a great description of the basic circle walking postures and stepping styles. Without knowing your style, it is difficult to recommend any books in the former category.įrom the latter category, I like the following titles: Title In my opinion, books can be divided into two categories:īooks that are about the style that you practice
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