Bagua Daoyin: A Unique Branch of Daoist Learning, A Secret Skill of the Palace
Jinghan He
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Description for Bagua Daoyin: A Unique Branch of Daoist Learning, A Secret Skill of the Palace
Paperback. In this highly illustrated guide, Master He, a fifth generation practitioner of Bagua, introduces the ancient Daoist principles on which it is based and the approach to life it nurtures. Photographs illustrate a programme of sequences, showing the beauty of the movements, and the positions and transitions the practitioner is aiming for. Translator(s): Alexander, David. Num Pages: 160 pages, c.174 illustrations. BIC Classification: VFMG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 179 x 9. Weight in Grams: 374.
The beautiful, complex movements of Bagua require a lifetime to master fully, but can be practised with significant physical and mental health benefit at any level. In this highly illustrated guide, Master He, a fifth generation practitioner, introduces the ancient Daoist principles on which Bagua is based, its place within the Chinese martial arts, and the approach to life it nurtures. Many pages of photographs illustrate a programme of sequences, showing the beauty of the movements, and the positions and transitions the practitioner is aiming for.
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Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Number of pages
160
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Weight
373g
Number of Pages
160
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848190092
SKU
V9781848190092
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Ref
99-1
About Jinghan He
He Jinghan is a fifth generation practitioner of the Bagua Quan lineage. At the age of 15, he started studying Yang style Taiji Quan and at the age of 23 was introduced to Master Gong BaoZhai and began to specialize in Bagua. He was a disciple of Master Gong for 23 years, until his teacher's death. He Jinghan now focuses ... Read more
Reviews for Bagua Daoyin: A Unique Branch of Daoist Learning, A Secret Skill of the Palace
I would recommend anyone interested in martial arts in general to take a look at the very interesting perspective that the author expresses on his art in this book.
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