DW204-02 Mastering Cheng Style Gao's Bagua Linked Sword by Ge Guoliang DVD

Bagua Linked Sword's length is 3 feet and 8 inches. Blade is 3 feet and handle  is 8 inches. It is heavier than the regular sword and the sword handle is longer  than regular sword's handle. Sometimes, you could use both hands to hold the  sword in practice. Fundamental skills of bagua is required prior to practising  this sword routine. It emphasizes of using mind rather than forces. Using mind  to move qi, using qi to move body, using heart to play sword. Sword follows the  body. Footworks follow sword movements. Sword and body is in one. Body,  footwork, and mind are same as palm trainings. The sword is an extension of  bagua movements/forms.

八卦连环剑，剑长一般为三尺八寸，剑身三尺柄八寸，比一般用剑略重，剑柄较长，有时可双手持剑练习，练习此剑需要有一定的八卦掌基础，强调用意不用力，以意行气，以气运身，以心运剑，剑随身行，步随剑动，人剑合一。身法、步法、心法同练掌一样，故有八卦门的器械练习是八卦掌手臂延长之说

The Spiritual Extension of the Palm – A Masterclass in the Heavy and Fluid Long Sword of Gao Style Bagua.

The Bagua Linked Sword (Ba Gua Lian Huan Jian) is a prestigious weapon routine within the Gao Style Baguazhang system. Distinct from standard Chinese swords, this blade measures a substantial 3 feet 8 inches (3 feet blade, 8 inches handle) and carries significant weight, requiring both strength and internal refinement. Led by Lecturer Ge Guoliang, this 55-minute masterclass (DW204-02) teaches the advanced principle that the sword is not an external tool, but a true extension of the practitioner’s own arm and internal intent.

Key Technical Pillars of the Bagua Linked Sword:

• Unique Weapon Geometry: Master the mechanics of the oversized Bagua Sword. Its 8-inch handle allows for double-handed transitions, providing the leverage needed to control its heavier weight during rapid circular movement.
• Mind-Qi-Body Unity: Follow the internal sequence: Use the Mind to move the Qi, use Qi to move the Body, and use the Heart to play the sword. This "Mind over Power" approach ensures fluid, non-stagnant energy.
• The "Extension" Principle: Experience how the body skills, footwork, and mental focus of Bagua palm training translate directly to the sword. The blade becomes a seamless part of your "Swimming Body" forms.
• Synchronized Footwork: Learn the essential coordination where the sword follows the body and the footwork follows the sword. This ensures that you are never "fighting" the weapon’s weight, but rather using it as a dynamic pendulum.
• Gao Style Lineage Secrets: Master Ge Guoliang breaks down the "Linked" (Lian Huan) nature of the form—continuous, unbroken sequences that embody the circular and deceptive nature of the Eight Trigrams.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Ge Guoliang (Expert in Cheng Style Gao's Baguazhang)
• Sword Dimensions: 3' 8" Total (3' Blade / 8" Handle)
• Duration: 55 Minutes 29 Seconds
• Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)
• Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
• Subtitles: Chinese (Note: No English subtitles on this specific volume)

1. FAQ (Customer Insights)

• Q: Why is the Bagua Linked Sword longer and heavier than a regular Jian?
  • A: The increased length and weight are designed to develop deeper internal power and a wider defensive radius. As Master Ge Guoliang explains, the weight helps the practitioner feel the "centrifugal force" necessary for authentic Bagua circular power.
• Q: Can I practice this without a Bagua Palm foundation?
  • A: This routine is an advanced extension of the style. Fundamental Bagua skills are highly recommended prior to practicing this sword routine to ensure your "Swimming Body"身法 (Shenfa) is already established.
• Q: Does this routine use double-handed grips?
  • A: Yes. Due to the 8-inch handle and the sword’s weight, Master Ge demonstrates specific movements where both hands are used to generate explosive "chopping" or "shearing" power, unique to the Bagua sword.