Liang Style Bagua Zhang Volume One: Foundational Practices presents the history, principles and essential training methods of Liang Style Bagua Zhang. Written by fourth-generation master Di Guoyong and translated, co-authored and edited by his disciple Byron Jacobs, this volume provides a structured introduction to the system and its traditional practice.
The book traces the origins and development of Bagua Zhang before examining the formation of the Liang style through its founder, Liang Zhenpu. It follows the transmission of the system through successive generations and includes Di Guoyong’s personal account of studying under the renowned master Li Ziming.
The instructional chapters introduce the fundamental practices used to establish the body method, stepping, coordination and principles required for further study. Particular attention is given to the Eight Fixed Posture Palms, an important foundational practice within Liang Style Bagua Zhang.
Clear explanations, detailed illustrations and supporting video references help readers study the movements and underlying principles. The material is suitable both for practitioners beginning their study of Liang Style Bagua Zhang and for experienced martial artists seeking a deeper understanding of the system’s foundations and lineage.
This volume includes
The origins and historical development of Bagua Zhang
The life of Liang Zhenpu and the formation of the Liang style
The transmission of the Liang lineage through successive generations
Di Guoyong’s experiences studying under Li Ziming
Essential principles and foundational training methods
Detailed instruction in the Eight Fixed Posture Palms
Illustrations and supporting video references
Digital EPUB edition
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Book details
Authors: Di Guoyong and Byron Jacobs
Language: English
File format: EPUB
Interior: Black and white
ISBN: 978-9925-8003-5-3
Publication date: 15 June 2025
Liang Style Bagua Zhang Volume One: Foundational Practices presents the history, principles and essential training methods of Liang Style Bagua Zhang. Written by fourth-generation master Di Guoyong and translated, co-authored and edited by his disciple Byron Jacobs, this volume provides a structured introduction to the system and its traditional practice.
The book traces the origins and development of Bagua Zhang before examining the formation of the Liang style through its founder, Liang Zhenpu. It follows the transmission of the system through successive generations and includes Di Guoyong’s personal account of studying under the renowned master Li Ziming.
The instructional chapters introduce the fundamental practices used to establish the body method, stepping, coordination and principles required for further study. Particular attention is given to the Eight Fixed Posture Palms, an important foundational practice within Liang Style Bagua Zhang.
Clear explanations, detailed illustrations and supporting video references help readers study the movements and underlying principles. The material is suitable both for practitioners beginning their study of Liang Style Bagua Zhang and for experienced martial artists seeking a deeper understanding of the system’s foundations and lineage.
This volume includes
The origins and historical development of Bagua Zhang
The life of Liang Zhenpu and the formation of the Liang style
The transmission of the Liang lineage through successive generations
Di Guoyong’s experiences studying under Li Ziming
Essential principles and foundational training methods
Detailed instruction in the Eight Fixed Posture Palms
Illustrations and supporting video references
Digital EPUB edition
This product is a downloadable EPUB e-book. It is intended for compatible e-readers, tablets, smartphones and EPUB-reading applications. Please confirm that your preferred device or application supports EPUB files before purchasing.
This is not a PDF, and no physical book will be shipped.
Book details
Authors: Di Guoyong and Byron Jacobs
Language: English
File format: EPUB
Interior: Black and white
ISBN: 978-9925-8003-5-3
Publication date: 15 June 2025
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