Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Turning Palm Old Eight Palms DVD Set
LECTURER: Sun Zhijun
SKUDW207-08
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME46.0
Index: Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Turning Palm Old Eight Palms DVD Set // Fa-Jin / traditional Wushu // Combat Mechanics
Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Turning Palm Old Eight Palms DVD By Sun Zhijun Covering The Essential Foundation And Fixed Posture Training.
Index: Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Turning Palm Old Eight Palms DVD Set // Fa-Jin / traditional Wushu // Combat Mechanics
Authentic Lineage Preservation
●Master the 8 fixed postures including Droop down, Double Hold, and Yin-yang Palms.
●Develop the essential foundation of Bagua through palm type and step skill match.
●Learn the authentic Old Eight Palms routine for internal power and structural root.
●Study the core entry-level routine required for all Swimming Body Bagua practitioners.
Explore the tactical usage of short-range kinetic energy and defense logic.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
The Eight Trigram Turning Palm, also known as the Eight Fixed Postures or the Old Eight Palms, is the indispensable foundational routine of the Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Palm system. This routine serves as the gateway to the art, establishing the essential structural and energetic roots required for all advanced practice. Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, a 9th Dan Wushu expert and the leading representative of the 4th generation of the Cheng Style lineage, presents this routine with the authority of a lifetime of mastery. Historically, the Turning Palm was the primary method for developing the Bagua Body, focusing on the cultivation of internal power through stationary postures held while walking the circle.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FOUNDATIONAL POSTURES
The Turning Palm Technical Routine consists of eight distinct postures: Droop down Palm, Double Hold Palm, Hug together Palm, Seven Star Palm, Double Bump Palm, Yin-yang Palm, Open Palm, and Push Turning Palm. Master Sun provides a granular breakdown of each posture, emphasizing the specific structural requirements and the internal focus of each. The routine is demonstrated by Li Chunling, whose precision in footwork and palm positioning serves as a model for students. The curriculum focuses on the match between the Palm Type, Palm Skill, and the signature Mud-Wading Step of Baguazhang. This foundational training is critical for developing the leg strength and torso flexibility necessary for the Swimming Body style.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND internal power
A primary focus of this instructional is the development of internal power through the principle of Fixed Posture, Moving Body. Master Sun demonstrates how holding these specific palm shapes while walking in a circle creates a unique internal tension that strengthens the connective tissues and improves Qi circulation. The biomechanical analysis focuses on the alignment of the Three Harmonies and the use of the waist to maintain a stable center. By adhering to these foundational rules, the practitioner develops the root and structural integrity required to issue Fa-Jin (Explosive Force) in later, more dynamic routines. This training is the Internal Alchemy that transforms the body into a powerful martial instrument.
STRATEGIC DEPTH AND LINEAGE MASTERY
The Eight Trigram Turning Palm is more than just a physical exercise; it is a profound study of martial intent and spatial awareness. Master Sun explains how the fixed postures train the mind to remain focused and calm while the body is in constant motion. This routine prepares the practitioner for the unpredictable nature of combat by establishing a reliable defensive perimeter and a powerful offensive base. This DVD is an essential resource for any practitioner of Baguazhang, regardless of style, as it covers the universal principles of the art. Through the guidance of Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, students can ensure their foundation is built upon the authentic technical and philosophical traditions of the Cheng Style Swimming Body lineage.
The Eight Trigram Turning Palm, also known as the Eight Fixed Postures or the Old Eight Palms, is the indispensable foundational routine of the Cheng Style Swimming Body Eight Trigram Palm system. This routine serves as the gateway to the art, establishing the essential structural and energetic roots required for all advanced practice. Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, a 9th Dan Wushu expert and the leading representative of the 4th generation of the Cheng Style lineage, presents this routine with the authority of a lifetime of mastery. Historically, the Turning Palm was the primary method for developing the Bagua Body, focusing on the cultivation of internal power through stationary postures held while walking the circle.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND FOUNDATIONAL POSTURES
The Turning Palm Technical Routine consists of eight distinct postures: Droop down Palm, Double Hold Palm, Hug together Palm, Seven Star Palm, Double Bump Palm, Yin-yang Palm, Open Palm, and Push Turning Palm. Master Sun provides a granular breakdown of each posture, emphasizing the specific structural requirements and the internal focus of each. The routine is demonstrated by Li Chunling, whose precision in footwork and palm positioning serves as a model for students. The curriculum focuses on the match between the Palm Type, Palm Skill, and the signature Mud-Wading Step of Baguazhang. This foundational training is critical for developing the leg strength and torso flexibility necessary for the Swimming Body style.
BIOMECHANICAL PRINCIPLES AND internal power
A primary focus of this instructional is the development of internal power through the principle of Fixed Posture, Moving Body. Master Sun demonstrates how holding these specific palm shapes while walking in a circle creates a unique internal tension that strengthens the connective tissues and improves Qi circulation. The biomechanical analysis focuses on the alignment of the Three Harmonies and the use of the waist to maintain a stable center. By adhering to these foundational rules, the practitioner develops the root and structural integrity required to issue Fa-Jin (Explosive Force) in later, more dynamic routines. This training is the Internal Alchemy that transforms the body into a powerful martial instrument.
STRATEGIC DEPTH AND LINEAGE MASTERY
The Eight Trigram Turning Palm is more than just a physical exercise; it is a profound study of martial intent and spatial awareness. Master Sun explains how the fixed postures train the mind to remain focused and calm while the body is in constant motion. This routine prepares the practitioner for the unpredictable nature of combat by establishing a reliable defensive perimeter and a powerful offensive base. This DVD is an essential resource for any practitioner of Baguazhang, regardless of style, as it covers the universal principles of the art. Through the guidance of Grandmaster Sun Zhijun, students can ensure their foundation is built upon the authentic technical and philosophical traditions of the Cheng Style Swimming Body 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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