DW207-03 Mastering Cheng Style Eight Trigram Sword: Traditional Weaponry by Sun Zhijun DVD

Commonly the length of Eight Trigram Sword is 126cm,in which the blade is 99cm and the grip is 27cm. As one of the main weapons of Eight Trigram Palm School, it emphasizes the mind, not the power, as the mind can transfer the Qi which can move the body. Using the mind to move the sword, so the sword would go with the body and the step would follow the sword, that's what called United Human with follow the sword, that's what called United Human with Sword. The Body Skills, Step Skills and Mind Skills of it are just like those of the Eight Trigram Palm, therefore, it'ssaid that the training of the weapons of Eight Trigram School is a way to extend the arms in Eight Trigram Palm.

The Extension of the Palm – A Masterclass in the Fluid and Formidable Eight Trigram Sword.

Experience the profound internal mechanics of the Eight Trigram Sword (Baguajian), an essential weapon of the Cheng Style system. Taught by the legendary Master Sun Zhijun, this routine is not merely a weapon form but a sophisticated method of extending the internal energy of the Eight Trigram Palm into a blade. Measuring an impressive 126cm in total length (with a 99cm blade and 27cm grip), this sword requires a unique blend of agility and mental focus.

Key Philosophy and Techniques of the Eight Trigram Sword:

• Mind Over Power: Discover the internal principle where the Mind (Yi) transfers the Qi, which in turn moves the body. This system emphasizes mental intent over brute strength to achieve true fluid power.
• United Human and Sword: Master the advanced coordination where the sword follows the body, and the steps follow the sword. This "Human-Sword Unity" ensures that the weapon remains an organic extension of the practitioner.
• The "Extension" Principle: Learn why Eight Trigram weaponry is considered an extension of the empty-hand palm. The body skills, footwork, and mind-skills taught here are identical to the Swimming Body Palm, enhancing your overall Bagua mastery.
• Unique Weapon Dynamics: Explore the specific mechanics required to handle a sword of this significant length (126cm) while maintaining the characteristic circular footwork and rapid direction changes of the Cheng Style.
• Authentic Lineage Instruction: Benefit from Master Sun Zhijun’s decades of expertise as he breaks down the grip, thrusts, circles, and defensive parries unique to this school.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Sun Zhijun (Renowned Cheng Style Inheritor)
• Weapon Dimensions: 126cm Total (99cm Blade / 27cm Grip)
• Duration: 67 Minutes 03 Seconds
• Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)
• Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
• Subtitles: Professionally subtitled in English.

• Q: Why is the Eight Trigram Sword so much longer than a standard Chinese sword?
  • A: The 126cm length is specific to the Eight Trigram school to facilitate large, sweeping movements and to leverage the circular footwork. As taught by Master Sun Zhijun, this length allows the sword to act as a true extension of the "Swimming Body" palm.
• Q: Do I need to master the Eight Trigram Palm before learning the sword?
  • A: While empty-hand experience (DW207-01 & 02) is beneficial, this DVD (DW207-03) provides the necessary instruction to understand how the weapon integrates with Bagua's unique footwork and body mechanics.
• Q: What is the meaning of "using the mind to transfer Qi" in this context?
  • A: This refers to the internal martial arts principle of moving from the core and intent rather than using isolated muscular force, which is crucial for handling a larger weapon with speed and grace.

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.