Baguazhang (Eight
Trigrams Palms)
This is based on the theory of Bagua (Eight Trigrams), whose source was the
Yi Jing (Book of Changes), which is basic to Chinese philosophy and culture.
Baguazhang is boxing with special features in footwork and turning of the body.
It uses changing palm techniques of pushing, holding, carrying, leading, thrusting,
cutting, blocking, etc. The practitioner walks crisscross in all the directions.
It features swift body movements, flexible footwork, and constant changes of
directions. Its circling patterns strengthen the torso and knees.