(3) An introduction for the Guo family's Baguazhang system and weapons



Master Guo Zhenya is practicing Baguazhang in his old house, 2008, taken by Mr. Zhu Linyong, Beijing

 
 
1. Baguazhang (Original name as 'Yin-Yang-Jhuan-Huan Baguazhang')

1) Zhuang Fa(Piles, Stances)

- Ba Zhuang (8 Piles, 8 Fixed Stances)

(1) Jia Ma Zhuang (Press the both sides of hores back, Horse back riding)
(2) Tui Shan Zhuang (Push the mountain)
(3) Chan Zhuang (Twine or Reel)
(4) Ning Chuan Zhuang (Twist and Pierce)
(5) Xia Ye Zhuang (Down Armpit)
(6) Shuang Pai Zhuang (Double knockings)
(7) Fan Zhuang (Turn over)
(8) Ti Jin Zhuang (Lift up a heel)


Master Guo ZY's Ti Jin Zhuang, 1986

 - Ba Shi(8 Moving postures)

(1) Song Chen Shi
(2) Tui Shan Shi
(3) Bao Qiu Shi
(4) Cha Hu Shi
(5) Jin Zhong Shi
(6) Hou XIng Shi
(7) Tan Zhao Shi
(8) Yan Guan Shi


2) Zhang Fa(Palm Skills) 

- Lao Ba Zhang(Old Eight(8) Palm Skills)

(1) Dan Huan Zhang
(2) Shuang Huan Zhang
(3) Shun Shi Zhang
(4) Zhuan Shen Zhang
(5) Hui Shen Zhang
(6) Liao Yin Zhang
(7) Mo Shen Zhang
(8) Rou Shen Zhang

 

Ms. Lina, one of 6th Gen. of  Guoshi Baguazhang, Gu'An

  

She is now performing the 'Yedizanghua' of Danhuanzhang, photos courtesy of Gu'An Zaixian 



3) Shi Zhan Zhung Fa(Actual Fight Stances)

- Zhou Zhuang


A set of  wooden poles for 'walking on' skill 

- Chuan Zhuang




- Da Zhuang




4) Weapons

- Baguadao (Original name as 'Ye Zhan Ba Fang Dao' - Eight directions saber in the night fight

Master Guo ZY Baguadao in his forties



Brother Guohao's Baguadao peformence on the table, CCTV2, 1986



- Baguajian (Original name as 'Bagua Fan Shou Jian' - Bagua hold backward grip sword 

- Baguagun

- Shuangtouqiang (Two Headed Spear)