Master John Bracy teaches ba gua stepping fundamentals- the "shang bu" or "forward step method" is essential to making bg work in real combat

Advanced ba gua students work on multiple opponent close combat drills and patterns

SIMPLE BUT PROFOUND. most often this level of instruction is considered "secret." this aspect has to do with mental penetration
of an opponent's stance and structure. Includes defensive and offensive aspects of the principle

Ba Gua is the only martial art specifically designed for simultaneous defense against multiple attackers. This means that the BG practitioner must
rely on strategies and techniques to deal with all those opponents crowding him at the same moment. Dzuo Ma, or "Walking the Horse" is one of those
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Goal- Perfect blend of Yin & Yang equals effortless control of the opponent. Every, even the slightest, twist and turn of the body induces electromagnetic changes in the entire body. When applied to alignment, and then interaction against an opponent, this produces a weakening influence against ...

This very short demonstration of "empty-full"(also known as "spring vs. fulcrum") by Master John Bracy introduces the essential bio-mechanic principle that allow the internal martial arts to work in actual combat. For all levels of students in the internal M.A., especially Ba Gua (baguazhang)

Basic Ba Gua stepping; Cheng style ko bu (toe in) and & bai bu (toe out) stepping;
Standard Single change (per Sun Lu-tang/ Chen Huai-sen/ Ho shen-ting traditions)
Includes advanced level opponent force resistance testing. Demonstration of right and wrong hand position

45 sec. Ba Gua combat demo. Includes turns, trips, and striking. Several clips promoting other videos follow