Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram 24 Moves 64 Palms by Sun Zhijun DVD
LECTURER: Sun Zhijun
SKUDW207-07
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME81.0
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Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram 24 Moves 64 Palms DVD By Grandmaster Sun Zhijun Exploring The Advanced Son Palms And Combat Applications.
Index: Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram 24 Moves 64 Palms by Sun Zhijun DVD // Chinese boxing / Kung Fu DVD // Kung Fu Training
Traditional Wushu Mastery
●Discover the 24 Son Palms that encapsulate the 64 variations of Baguazhang.
●Learn the practical combat applications hidden within the advanced 24-move routine.
●Enhance your body strength and agility through sophisticated circular transitions.
●Study the definitive representative work of modern Cheng Style Bagua lineage.
An authoritative guide to the study of traditional wushu culture.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The 24 Moves, also known as the 64 Palms, represent the advanced technical evolution of the Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Palm. In the internal logic of the system, these are referred to as the Son Palms, which are derived from and expand upon the foundational Mother Palms. This routine is considered the final and most sophisticated stage of the palm curriculum, containing the distilled combat wisdom of the lineage. Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, the preeminent 4th generation successor and a 9th Dan Wushu master, presents this routine as the definitive guide to Bagua's practical application. Historically, mastering the 64 Palms was the requirement for any practitioner seeking to understand the full strategic depth of the Cheng Style tradition.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND ROUTINE ANALYSIS
The 24 Moves Technical Routine is a complex sequence that encapsulates sixty-four distinct palm variations and their corresponding combat usages. Master Sun provides a comprehensive breakdown of the form, emphasizing the seamless transition between circular movement and linear application. The routine is performed by Li Chunling, a 6th Dan expert and international champion, who demonstrates the agile footwork and sophisticated hand techniques required for high-level practice. The curriculum covers a wide range of defensive and offensive maneuvers, including strikes, joint locks, and throws, all executed within the framework of the Swimming Body style's fluid mechanics.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND COMBAT EFFICIENCY
A core element of this instructional is the development of functional combat power through refined biomechanical alignment. Master Sun demonstrates how the 64 Palms utilize the rotational power of the waist and the stability of the Bagua stance to generate Fa-Jin (Explosive Force). By adhering to the principle of Body-Limb Unity, the practitioner ensures that every strike is supported by their entire body mass. The training focus is on developing reflexive sensitivity and the ability to change directions instantaneously, allowing the practitioner to respond to attacks from any angle with precision and power. This biomechanical efficiency is the hallmark of the Cheng Style lineage.
STRATEGIC APPLICATION AND LINEAGE PRESERVATION
Beyond the physical movements, this DVD explores the strategic logic of the 64 Palms in actual combat. Master Sun explains how the routine trains the practitioner to Seek the Bridge and occupy the centerline, disrupting an opponent's balance and intent. The 24 Moves serve as a complete system for both health cultivation and self-defense, balancing the rigorous demands of martial training with the internal focus of alchemy. This program is an indispensable 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 essence and soul, preserved through a prestigious and direct lineage.
The 24 Moves, also known as the 64 Palms, represent the advanced technical evolution of the Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Palm. In the internal logic of the system, these are referred to as the Son Palms, which are derived from and expand upon the foundational Mother Palms. This routine is considered the final and most sophisticated stage of the palm curriculum, containing the distilled combat wisdom of the lineage. Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, the preeminent 4th generation successor and a 9th Dan Wushu master, presents this routine as the definitive guide to Bagua's practical application. Historically, mastering the 64 Palms was the requirement for any practitioner seeking to understand the full strategic depth of the Cheng Style tradition.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND ROUTINE ANALYSIS
The 24 Moves Technical Routine is a complex sequence that encapsulates sixty-four distinct palm variations and their corresponding combat usages. Master Sun provides a comprehensive breakdown of the form, emphasizing the seamless transition between circular movement and linear application. The routine is performed by Li Chunling, a 6th Dan expert and international champion, who demonstrates the agile footwork and sophisticated hand techniques required for high-level practice. The curriculum covers a wide range of defensive and offensive maneuvers, including strikes, joint locks, and throws, all executed within the framework of the Swimming Body style's fluid mechanics.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND COMBAT EFFICIENCY
A core element of this instructional is the development of functional combat power through refined biomechanical alignment. Master Sun demonstrates how the 64 Palms utilize the rotational power of the waist and the stability of the Bagua stance to generate Fa-Jin (Explosive Force). By adhering to the principle of Body-Limb Unity, the practitioner ensures that every strike is supported by their entire body mass. The training focus is on developing reflexive sensitivity and the ability to change directions instantaneously, allowing the practitioner to respond to attacks from any angle with precision and power. This biomechanical efficiency is the hallmark of the Cheng Style lineage.
STRATEGIC APPLICATION AND LINEAGE PRESERVATION
Beyond the physical movements, this DVD explores the strategic logic of the 64 Palms in actual combat. Master Sun explains how the routine trains the practitioner to Seek the Bridge and occupy the centerline, disrupting an opponent's balance and intent. The 24 Moves serve as a complete system for both health cultivation and self-defense, balancing the rigorous demands of martial training with the internal focus of alchemy. This program is an indispensable 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 essence and soul, preserved through a prestigious and direct 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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