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What is Bagua Zhang / Pa Kua Chang (8 Trigrams Palm)?

Bagua Zhang composed of 8 Mother Palm Methods which are further expanded into 64 sets of interchangeable techniques. Its circular approach and lightening speed in change of direction resemble the whirlwind properties of a tornado in action. It personifies the essence of dragon body, monkey attitude, tiger squat and the swooping motion of the eagle. Even though Tung Hai-Chuan (1796-1880) was the first Bagua Zhang Master that came into public prominence a mere hundred years ago, latest research in China suggests this Taoist martial art system has been in existence for at least 4000 years.

To see video footage of Lama Dondrup Dorje demonstrating forms and applications from the Chinese Internal Arts please visit the Pathgate Theatre Page.