Cheng Style Bagua Mother Palms & Swimming Body Interlink by Sun Zhijun DVD
LECTURER: Sun Zhijun
SKUDW207-02
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME64.0
Index: Cheng Style Bagua Mother Palms & Swimming Body Interlink by Sun Zhijun DVD // lineage mastery / combat applications // Instructional Archive
Master The Foundational Mother Palms And The Advanced Swimming Body Interlink Sequence Of The Cheng Style Baguazhang Lineage With Grandmaster Sun Zhijun.
Index: Cheng Style Bagua Mother Palms & Swimming Body Interlink by Sun Zhijun DVD // lineage mastery / combat applications // Instructional Archive
Historical Martial Records
●Master the foundational Mother Palms and the advanced Swimming Body Interlink sequence.
●Develop the fluid, dragon-like movement patterns unique to the Cheng Style lineage.
●Integrate circular footwork with explosive palm changes for dynamic combat efficiency.
●Refine your internal alchemy and body-limb unity under expert 9th Dan guidance.
Preserving the technical DNA of authentic martial arts methods.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
In the Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Palm system, the Mother Palms (Mu Zhang) serve as the primary source from which all subsequent variations and combat applications are derived. These palms encapsulate the core energetic and structural blueprints of the art. This instructional program, led by 9th Dan Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, explores both the foundational Mother Palms and the sophisticated Swimming Body Interlink sequence (Lian Huan Zhang). As the 4th generation successor and the leading spirit of modern Cheng Style Bagua, Master Sun provides an authoritative presentation of these routines. Historically, the Mother Palms were practiced to instill the 'Eight Directions' of force, while the Interlink forms taught the practitioner how to maintain a continuous, dragon-like flow in a dynamic combat environment.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INTERLINK DYNAMICS
The Technical Routine in this 60-minute DVD focuses on the seamless transition between the Eight Mother Palms and their interlinked variations. Master Sun provides a comprehensive breakdown of the form, emphasizing the principle of 'Palm Changing with the Body.' The routine requires exceptional coordination of the 'Mud-Wading Step' with complex torso rotations and palm strikes. The performer, Li Chunling, demonstrates the fluid, 'swimming' quality of the movements, which alternate between standard and unique (Qi Zheng) patterns. The curriculum covers the essential mechanics of turning, twisting, and flipping, ensuring that the practitioner can respond to attacks from any angle while maintaining a low, stable center of gravity.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND BODY-LIMB UNITY
A primary focus of this instructional is the development of Body-Limb Unity through refined biomechanical alignment. Master Sun demonstrates how the power generated from the circular footwork is transferred through the waist and expressed through the palms. By adhering to the principles of 'Rolling and Drilling,' the practitioner learns to generate Fa-Jin (Explosive Force) within the flow of the movement. The biomechanical analysis highlights the importance of the 'suspended head' and 'relaxed shoulders' to facilitate the flow of internal energy. This training ensures that the practitioner moves as a single, cohesive unit, embodying the martial characteristics of the dragon, monkey, eagle, and tiger as described in traditional Bagua theory.
STRATEGIC APPLICATION AND LINEAGE MASTERY
Beyond the solo forms, Master Sun illustrates the strategic depth of the Mother Palms and Interlink sequences. He explains how the 'Swimming Body' mechanics allow a practitioner to navigate an opponent's space, using 'Bending to Overcome Straightness.' The routine serves as a complete system for both internal health cultivation and advanced self-defense, balancing the rigorous demands of martial training with the internal focus of alchemy. This DVD is an essential resource for serious martial artists looking to elevate their understanding of the Cheng Style Swimming Body tradition, offering a professional and profound exploration of the art's technical and philosophical heart, preserved through a direct and prestigious lineage.
In the Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Palm system, the Mother Palms (Mu Zhang) serve as the primary source from which all subsequent variations and combat applications are derived. These palms encapsulate the core energetic and structural blueprints of the art. This instructional program, led by 9th Dan Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, explores both the foundational Mother Palms and the sophisticated Swimming Body Interlink sequence (Lian Huan Zhang). As the 4th generation successor and the leading spirit of modern Cheng Style Bagua, Master Sun provides an authoritative presentation of these routines. Historically, the Mother Palms were practiced to instill the 'Eight Directions' of force, while the Interlink forms taught the practitioner how to maintain a continuous, dragon-like flow in a dynamic combat environment.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND INTERLINK DYNAMICS
The Technical Routine in this 60-minute DVD focuses on the seamless transition between the Eight Mother Palms and their interlinked variations. Master Sun provides a comprehensive breakdown of the form, emphasizing the principle of 'Palm Changing with the Body.' The routine requires exceptional coordination of the 'Mud-Wading Step' with complex torso rotations and palm strikes. The performer, Li Chunling, demonstrates the fluid, 'swimming' quality of the movements, which alternate between standard and unique (Qi Zheng) patterns. The curriculum covers the essential mechanics of turning, twisting, and flipping, ensuring that the practitioner can respond to attacks from any angle while maintaining a low, stable center of gravity.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND BODY-LIMB UNITY
A primary focus of this instructional is the development of Body-Limb Unity through refined biomechanical alignment. Master Sun demonstrates how the power generated from the circular footwork is transferred through the waist and expressed through the palms. By adhering to the principles of 'Rolling and Drilling,' the practitioner learns to generate Fa-Jin (Explosive Force) within the flow of the movement. The biomechanical analysis highlights the importance of the 'suspended head' and 'relaxed shoulders' to facilitate the flow of internal energy. This training ensures that the practitioner moves as a single, cohesive unit, embodying the martial characteristics of the dragon, monkey, eagle, and tiger as described in traditional Bagua theory.
STRATEGIC APPLICATION AND LINEAGE MASTERY
Beyond the solo forms, Master Sun illustrates the strategic depth of the Mother Palms and Interlink sequences. He explains how the 'Swimming Body' mechanics allow a practitioner to navigate an opponent's space, using 'Bending to Overcome Straightness.' The routine serves as a complete system for both internal health cultivation and advanced self-defense, balancing the rigorous demands of martial training with the internal focus of alchemy. This DVD is an essential resource for serious martial artists looking to elevate their understanding of the Cheng Style Swimming Body tradition, offering a professional and profound exploration of the art's technical and philosophical heart, preserved through a direct and prestigious lineage.
Master Sun Zhijun
Sun Zhijun - Cheng-style Baguazhang
Sun Zhijun (1933–2023) was one of the most prestigious and internationally recognized masters of Cheng-style Baguazhang. As a 4th-generation practitioner, he was widely considered a "living treasure" of the art, known for his incredible flexibility, deep internal power, and his role as the chief instructor at the Beijing Baguazhang Research Association.
Lineage and Background
Sun Zhijun’s lineage is impeccable, tracing directly back to the founder through the Cheng Tinghua branch. He was a disciple of the famous masters Liu Ziyang, Cheng Youxin, and Cheng Youpu.
Lineage: 4th Generation Inheritor of Cheng-style Baguazhang.
Legacy: He spent over seven decades practicing and teaching, becoming a key figure in the official standardization of Baguazhang for the Chinese Wushu Association.
Global Influence: He was instrumental in spreading Baguazhang to the West and Japan, personally training many of the instructors who lead international organizations today.
Instructional Media and Resources
Sun Zhijun produced what is arguably the most comprehensive collection of instructional materials for the Cheng branch. His books and videos are prized for their technical "purity" and lack of modern theatrical flourishes. Key resources include:
The 64 Palms: Systematic teaching of the linear 64 movements, which are essential for understanding the combat applications of the art.
Swimming Body Eight Big Palms: Demonstrations of the core circular forms, showcasing the unique "Dragon Claw" and the continuous flow of the Cheng tradition.
Baguadao (Great Broadsword): He was particularly famous for his mastery of the massive Bagua broadsword, showing how to use body weight and momentum to handle the heavy weapon.
Neigong and Health: Extensive writings on the internal cultivation aspects of the art, focusing on the preservation of the joints and the cultivation of breath.
Core Technical Characteristics
Sun Zhijun’s performance was the gold standard for "Old Frame" Cheng-style Baguazhang:
Incredible Suppleness: Even in his late 80s, his ability to twist and coil his body was legendary, embodying the "Swimming Dragon" principle.
Structural Detail: He was famous for his strictness regarding the "Three Basins" (high, middle, and low stances) and the precise angle of the feet during the "Bai" and "Kou" steps.
Deep Power (Chen Jin): His movements were never light or "floaty"; they possessed a heavy, sinking quality that demonstrated the internal pressure required for the style.
Combat Logic: He focused heavily on the "changing" nature of the art, teaching that Bagua is about constant movement and never being where the opponent expects you to be.
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
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