Attack Method Charts
May 8, 2022
I’m slowly working up a set of printable charts with all of the attack methods. So far I’ve got Lion and Dragon. The rest will be linked here as they become available.
Author: craig
Yin and Yang
January 16, 2021
At their most basic, yin and yang represent a simple duality of opposing phenomena, and are most easily understood by considering some simple physical properties where yin corresponds to qualities such as soft and cold, and yang to qualities such as hard and hot. However, this simple dualism is only a superficial interpretation of yin and yang, which upon further consideration turn out to be much deeper concepts. … More Yin and Yang
Some Notes on Turning
January 16, 2021
Turning the circle is an activity that is unique to Baguazhang and Yin Style has its own take on the practice. This post is not meant to be a comprehensive description of circle turning, nor a guide on how to learn to turn, but rather a set of notes and reminders for those who have … More Some Notes on Turning
Usage is Primary
March 11, 2018
A unique aspect of Yin Style Bagua is that its basics, the 64 attack methods, are organized according to function. … More Usage is Primary
A Combat System
February 13, 2018
Yin Style Bagua is not a system of self-defense and most certainly not a sport. Rather it is a hand-to-hand combat system that emphasizes the ability to initiate violence. The distinction is profound. … More A Combat System
Elements of the Waist
October 29, 2017
Development of the waist is a central aspect of Yin Style Baguazhang. In all phases of practice – standing, turning, striking, and changing – the use of the waist is a primary theme and understanding how to coordinate it is critical for proper movement and emission of force. In common usage the waist refers to the … More Elements of the Waist
One Step Footwork
April 29, 2017
Footwork and stepping are an integral aspect of any attack, not merely a way to propel the body. The legs must be actively used to attack an adversary, disrupt him, and break his root. … More One Step Footwork
Stationary Strike Training
February 26, 2017
Striking is one of the four core practice methods of Yin Style Bagua and consists of drilling the same basic technique repeatedly on both sides of the body. Strikes can be practiced in a stationary posture or with footwork. … More Stationary Strike Training
A Quick Note On Energy
February 11, 2017
The term energy will be used to refer to either kinetic energy or momentum as the context dictates. I will attempt to use the word force per its definition. … More A Quick Note On Energy
The Eight Animal Systems of Yin Style Bagua
January 22, 2017
Yin Style Baguazhang (eight trigram palm) is a combat system based upon the Chinese Book of Changes (I Ching), which is a ancient text that attempts to divide the universe into eight primal qualities. Each of these qualities is represented by a trigram, which are glyphs made up of three horizontal lines that are either broken or … More The Eight Animal Systems of Yin Style Bagua
Front Range Bagua 