The other primary reason these arts are considered to be internal is due to their role as a type of internal alchemy that transforms qi1 into jing (essence). Liu He Ba Fa (Six Harmonies Eight Methods) These five arts have in common certain principles that have come to be called “internal.” This is in part due to the fact that they all stress correct body alignment, the development of “whole body power” and the unity of mind and body in every action.In Chinese Wu Shu (martial arts), these include: WHAT IS BA GUA ZHANG? Ba Gua Zhang is one of the Nei Jia Quan or internal boxing arts. Please be sure to read and follow the class guidelines: they will make the process of learning Ba Gua easier and more enjoyable. This handbook contains information on the history of the Liang Zhen Pu Ba Gua, lineage and teachers as well as a detailed outline of the curriculum. In these classes and seminars, we are offering instruction in Liang Zhen Pu Ba Gua Zhang, one of the main Ba Gua lineages from Mainland China. INTRODUCTION New York Internal Arts was founded by Tom Bisio in 1996 to promote and teach the Chinese internal arts, including traditional Chinese medicine and Nei Gong exercises.

LEVEL 3: INTERMEDIATE LEVEL 32 Introduction to the Intermediate Level 33 Tips for Practice 45 LEVEL 4: ADVANCED TRAINING 47 Introduction to the Advanced Level 48 WEAPONS TRAINING 61 GLOSSARY OF CHINESE CHARACTERS FOR BA GUA ZHANG 82 GLOSSARY FOR NEI JIA & BA GUA ZHANG 91 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1 What is Ba Gua Zhang? 1 History of Liang Zhen Pu Ba Gua 2 About the Chief Instructor 3 Lineage And Teachers 4 Student Guidelines 5 Advice For Training in the Chinese Martial Arts 7 The Ba Gua Zhang Curriculum 9 LEVEL 1: FOUNDATIONAL LEVEL 11 Introduction to the Beginner Level 12 Tips for Practice 19 LEVEL 2: CORE PATTERNS & MOVEMENTS 20 Introduction to Level 2 21 Tips for Practice 30 Written By Tom Bisio © 2013 Trip Tych Enterprises LLC New York Internal Arts Internal Art International Cannot be reproduced or copied without permission from Tom Bisio and Trip Tych enterprises LLC LIANG ZHEN PU BA GUA ZHANG Eight Diagram Palm

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