DW207-05 Mastering Cheng Style Eight Trigram Broadsword: Heavy Weaponry by Sun Zhijun DVD

Eight Trigram Broadsword is one of the short weapons in Eight Trigram Palm School, with a length of 141cm and a weight of 7 catties, and a weapon hard to train. With a moving rule of "the broadsword goes with the man, the man changes with the movement of the broadsword, and the man and the sword unite together", it shows completely the changes and features of Eight Trigram Palm Body Skills and Step Skills and need the basic trainings of Eight Trigram Palm. When you are practicing, repeating and training each move of it carefully, you should know the rule of the broadsword way, so that you can combine all of these moves and practice overall.

The Ultimate Test of Strength and Agility – A Masterclass in the Massive 141cm Eight Trigram Broadsword.

The Eight Trigram Broadsword (Baguadao) is a signature weapon of the Cheng Style system, renowned for its imposing size and the immense physical demand it places on the practitioner. Measuring 141cm in length and weighing approximately 7 catties (approx. 3.5kg/7.7lbs), it is considered one of the most challenging weapons to master. Led by the legendary Master Sun Zhijun, this 55-minute masterclass (DW207-05) teaches you how to wield this heavy blade with the same fluidity as the empty-hand palm.

Key Challenges and Techniques of the Eight Trigram Broadsword:

• The Rule of Unity: Master the core principle: "The broadsword goes with the man, the man changes with the movement of the broadsword, and the man and the sword unite together."

• Advanced Body Mechanics: Learn how to use the centrifugal force of this heavy weapon to enhance your Eight Trigram Body Skills and Step Skills. The blade’s weight acts as a powerful training tool for core stability.

• Mastery of the "Broadsword Way": Master Sun Zhijun meticulously breaks down the specific "paths" or orbits of the blade, ensuring that every swing is precise, balanced, and tactically sound.

• Internal Power Output: Understand how to drive a 7-catty weapon using internal Qi and waist power rather than just arm strength, preventing fatigue and maximizing striking impact.

• Comprehensive Integration: Learn to combine individual moves into a continuous, overall practice that embodies the "Swimming Body" philosophy—unpredictable, circular, and unstoppable.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Sun Zhijun (Renowned Cheng Style Inheritor)

• Weapon Stats: 141cm Length / 7 Catties Weight

• Duration: 55 Minutes 28 Seconds

• Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)

• Language: Chinese (Mandarin)

• Subtitles: Professionally subtitled in English.

• Q: Why is the Eight Trigram Broadsword (Baguadao) so large and heavy?

  • A: Traditional Baguadao is oversized to develop extraordinary core strength and to facilitate large, sweeping defensive perimeters. As Master Sun Zhijun explains, the weight requires the practitioner to rely on perfect Eight Trigram footwork rather than raw muscular force.

• Q: Is this DVD suitable for someone who hasn't practiced the Palm?

  • A: This is an advanced weapon. Master Sun Zhijun notes that it "needs the basic training of Eight Trigram Palm." We recommend studying the Basic Training (DW207-01) alongside this DVD to ensure proper structural alignment.

• Q: Does the 141cm length make it difficult to handle indoors?

  • A: While it requires space, the training focuses on circular orbits close to the body. This DVD is the perfect guide to learning how to manage that length through correct "Man-Sword" coordination.
    

Master Sun Zhijun

Sun Zhi Jun was born in the family village that houses the Cheng clan. Cheng style is one of the most famous and wide spread branches of Bagua. It was developed originally by the famous boxer, Cheng Ting Hua. When Cheng met his death at the hands of foreign troops during the "Boxer Rebellion" his brother escaped the same fate. This brother, Chen Dian Hua, taught his own son, Cheng You Sheng who became Sun's teacher.

Sun also takes some of his training from the Liang Zhen Pu branch and its major disciple Li Zi Ming. Sun also studied with Liu Zi Yang and Liang De Quan.

From Cheng You Sheng's severe instruction, Sun developed his in depth studies and Lower Basin Style Bagua leg strength. 


Regarding his achievements in Xing Yi: Sun was a disciple of Cheng You Xin (son of Cheng Ting Hua and apprentive of Li Cun Yi). Practitioners of Cheng village worked side by side on Bagua and Xing Yi. After Cheng's death Sun continued practicing because he loved the style. He often collaborated with his junior, the well known, Qian Wen Zhang. He returned to Cheng village to exchange information with Ma Ming Shu (son of Ma Zhen Yu's who was Li Cun Yi's nephew).

In 1964 Sun went on to become a double Weapon and Empty Handed forms champion in the Beijing Wushu Championships.

1983 at the All China Traditional Wushu Conference Sun won a gold medal and was assessed as All China's outstanding wushu athlete.That same year he took over the Beijing East Village Wushu Guan teaching athletic and International classes in Bagua Zhang. He has been instructing there ever since. 

In 1986 At a Chinese convention of traditional practices, Sun was selected to represent the Bagua contingent. 

in 1991 he traveled to Japan on a cultural exchange program. This garnered him a Special Recognition