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Title: Ba Gua: Hidden Knowledge in the Taoist Internal Martial Art by Hsing-Han Liu, John Bracy, Li Zhong-Quan, Liu Men-Gen ISBN: 1-55643-276-3 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Pub. Date: 01 December, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.21 (19 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A very good overview of Ba Gua theory and practice.
Comment: This book was really good, it gave a great history section, overview of theory, and general explanation of what Ba Gua is about. There are very good explanations of internal power theory, the differences between the different levels of that theory(muscular effort to internal power, and what the differences are between each level). It also includes several two-man sets which are very good, and a section on applications. Strategy and actual applied fighting theory are elucidated to good depth, which made me quite happy. This book is a great overview, but don't buy it expecting to see tons of forms and the whole style laid out before you, there are a couple of chi-gung forms( with very good explanations), the aforementioned two man sets, and several applications. This book is a steal at 12 bucks and I would suggest it to anyone interested in Ba Gua- especially if you don't know anything about the style. This book presents the best introduction I have seen to Ba Gua, it's history and basic theory; one that clearly states what is esoteric and what is concrete, and is a very straightforward treatment of this style which is many times shrouded in obstrusity when discussed.
Rating: 5
Summary: A well done introduction to the are of ba gua
Comment: Bracy and Liu's book is a great introduction to the art of ba gua. While I have studied tai chi, I have had very little experience with ba gua, and I found that this book answered many of my questions. It is not a training manual, but provides a taste of the flavor of the practices, drills, and martial techniques of the art. The text is well written and clear, and there are many pictures to illustrate the authors' points. Its discussion of the history of ba gua was especially interesting. My only complaint with the book is that the photos used to explain some of the two person techniques are hard to follow because they switch models at different points in the sequence of illustrations.
Rating: 5
Summary: A Fantastic book by a FANTASTIC Teacher
Comment: I have had the privilege of studying under Sifu Bracy a number of times in the 1990s. The man is a storehouse of knowledge in BOTH Bagua AND Hsing-I. His Hebei Hsing-I IS as smooth and flawless as his Baguazhang. To those who have written snippy little comments about this fine man, and about his wonderful treatise on this fascinating subject, I say: Shame On YOU!
It is very safe to make snide comments about someone you have never laid eyes on in real life, and that shows the low level of attainment you have reached thusfar in life. The content of the manual is just a minor glimpse into the wider scope of things in the wide world of Baguazhang and internal martial arts.
One cannot hope to catch the entire sum of the teaching in a short tome such as this one; but one can gather the beginnings
of greatness, and can aspire to reach the level of mastery that John Bracy has achieved in his personal quest.
I highly recommend this book to anyone, novice or expert, as this book provides a nice amount of content for a small price.
I hope that Sifu Bracy will grace the reading public with a meatier volume in the near future, and I also hope that the next volume will prvide a deeper insight into the [ractice and application of his life's work. I sincerely thank him for his efforts thus far, and welcome the day that I hear he has produced another fine manual for all the martial arts world to enjoy.
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Title: The Fundamentals of Pa Kua Chang: The Methods of Lu Shue-Tien As Taught by Park Bok Nam. by Bok Nam Park, Dan Miller ISBN: 0865681724 Publisher: Unique Publications Pub. Date: 01 January, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: The Power of Internal Martial Arts: Combat Secrets of Ba Gua, Tai Chi, and Hsing-I by Bruce Kumar Frantzis ISBN: 1556432534 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Pub. Date: 01 January, 1998 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body by Bruce Kumar Frantzis ISBN: 1556431643 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Pub. Date: 01 August, 1993 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Baguazhang by Shou-Yu Liang, Wen-Ching Wu, Jwing-Ming Yang ISBN: 0940871300 Publisher: YMAA Publication Center Pub. Date: 01 September, 1994 List Price(USD): $39.95 |
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Title: Hsing-I: Chinese Mind-Body Boxing by Robert W. Smith ISBN: 1556434553 Publisher: North Atlantic Books Pub. Date: April, 2003 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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