Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang Mastery by Sun Zhijun Complete 8 DVDs Set
LECTURER: Sun Zhijun
SKUDW207-01-08-ALL
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME529.0
Comprehensive Archive Of Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang Heritage Featuring Basic Training Mother Palms 64 Palms And Weaponry Mastery 8-DVD Set
Index: Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang Mastery by Sun Zhijun Complete 8 DVDs Set // BaguaSword / BaguaBroadsword // Combat Mechanics
Professional Defensive Skills
●Master the elite 'Swimming Body' mechanics from 9th Dan Grandmaster Sun Zhijun.
●Develop explosive Fa-Jin and structural integrity through 8 specialized DVDs.
●Acquire rare weaponry skills including the 7-catty Broadsword and Deer Horn Knives.
●Experience the authentic Cheng Tinghua lineage preserved with technical purity.
Essential investment for any lifelong traditional wushu journey.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND LINEAGE PRESERVATION
Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang (You Shen Ba Gua Zhang) is one of the most sophisticated and physically demanding branches of the internal martial arts, tracing its lineage directly to Cheng Tinghua, a top disciple of the founder Dong Haichuan. This monumental 8-DVD master collection is presented by Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, a 9th Dan Wushu expert and the preeminent 4th generation successor of the Cheng Style. Historically, the Cheng branch is celebrated for its 'Swimming Body' characteristics, emphasizing fluid footwork and a balance of hard and soft power. This archive serves as a professional academic record of the entire system, documenting the transition from foundational basic training and circle walking to elite-level weaponry and the complex 64 Palms. Master Sun, widely considered a 'living treasure' of the art, ensures that every Technical Routine is performed with the precision, structural detail, and martial integrity required by the ancestors, providing a direct link to the golden era of Beijing Baguazhang.
COMPLETE 8-DVD MASTER COLLECTION LIST:
1. Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang Basic Training (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
2. Cheng Style Bagua Mother Palms & Swimming Body Interlink (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
3. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Sword (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
4. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Headed Spear (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
5. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Broadsword (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
6. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Masakari Deer Horn Knives (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
7. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram 24 Moves 64 Palms (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
8. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Turning Palm Old Eight Palms (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY AND BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
The technical philosophy of the Cheng Style is centered on the principle of 'Revolving and Spiraling' and the cultivation of 'Spiral Force' (Chan Si Jin). Biomechanically, the system is a masterclass in the utilization of the Whole-Body Kinetic Chain, where power is initiated in the rooted feet, amplified by the rotation of the waist (Kua), and expressed through the palms. The training emphasizes the 'Mud-wading Step' (Tang Ni Bu) and the 'Buckling Step' (Bai Kou Bu) to maintain structural buoyancy (Peng) while navigating the circle. This neigong-based approach removes localized tension, allowing for maximum impact with minimal muscular strain, ensuring that every movement is a manifestation of the practitioner internal intent (Yi). The integration of 'Rolling, Drilling, Competing, and Wrapping' ensures that the body moves as a single, unstoppable unit, embodying the agility of a swimming dragon.
MARTIAL EFFICACY AND WEAPONRY MASTERY
In the realm of combat, this collection reveals the art 'martial teeth' through the modules of the 64 Palms and traditional weaponry. The weaponry routines, from the massive 7-catty 'Baguadao' to the unique 'Deer Horn Knives' and the 'Double Headed Spear,' emphasize Body-Weapon Integration, where the implement follows the core engine of the Dantian. By practicing these authentic lineage methods, students achieve a state of Body-Mind Integration where the spirit and the body act as one, ensuring victory through superior timing and kinetic efficiency. This 8-DVD set is an indispensable resource for mastering the profound martial depth and internal harmony of the Cheng Style Baguazhang tradition.
Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang (You Shen Ba Gua Zhang) is one of the most sophisticated and physically demanding branches of the internal martial arts, tracing its lineage directly to Cheng Tinghua, a top disciple of the founder Dong Haichuan. This monumental 8-DVD master collection is presented by Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, a 9th Dan Wushu expert and the preeminent 4th generation successor of the Cheng Style. Historically, the Cheng branch is celebrated for its 'Swimming Body' characteristics, emphasizing fluid footwork and a balance of hard and soft power. This archive serves as a professional academic record of the entire system, documenting the transition from foundational basic training and circle walking to elite-level weaponry and the complex 64 Palms. Master Sun, widely considered a 'living treasure' of the art, ensures that every Technical Routine is performed with the precision, structural detail, and martial integrity required by the ancestors, providing a direct link to the golden era of Beijing Baguazhang.
COMPLETE 8-DVD MASTER COLLECTION LIST:
1. Cheng Style Swimming Body Baguazhang Basic Training (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
2. Cheng Style Bagua Mother Palms & Swimming Body Interlink (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
3. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Sword (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
4. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Headed Spear (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
5. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Broadsword (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
6. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Double Masakari Deer Horn Knives (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
7. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram 24 Moves 64 Palms (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
8. Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Turning Palm Old Eight Palms (Subtitles: English / Chinese)
TECHNICAL PHILOSOPHY AND BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS
The technical philosophy of the Cheng Style is centered on the principle of 'Revolving and Spiraling' and the cultivation of 'Spiral Force' (Chan Si Jin). Biomechanically, the system is a masterclass in the utilization of the Whole-Body Kinetic Chain, where power is initiated in the rooted feet, amplified by the rotation of the waist (Kua), and expressed through the palms. The training emphasizes the 'Mud-wading Step' (Tang Ni Bu) and the 'Buckling Step' (Bai Kou Bu) to maintain structural buoyancy (Peng) while navigating the circle. This neigong-based approach removes localized tension, allowing for maximum impact with minimal muscular strain, ensuring that every movement is a manifestation of the practitioner internal intent (Yi). The integration of 'Rolling, Drilling, Competing, and Wrapping' ensures that the body moves as a single, unstoppable unit, embodying the agility of a swimming dragon.
MARTIAL EFFICACY AND WEAPONRY MASTERY
In the realm of combat, this collection reveals the art 'martial teeth' through the modules of the 64 Palms and traditional weaponry. The weaponry routines, from the massive 7-catty 'Baguadao' to the unique 'Deer Horn Knives' and the 'Double Headed Spear,' emphasize Body-Weapon Integration, where the implement follows the core engine of the Dantian. By practicing these authentic lineage methods, students achieve a state of Body-Mind Integration where the spirit and the body act as one, ensuring victory through superior timing and kinetic efficiency. This 8-DVD set is an indispensable resource for mastering the profound martial depth and internal harmony of the Cheng Style Baguazhang tradition.
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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