DW204-06 Mastering Cheng Style Gao's Hou Tian (Acquired) Bagua 64 Palm by Ge Guoliang DVD

Bagua palm mainly practises through circling footworks in 8 Major Palms to  acheive agile body and foot movements. Its Bagua 64 Forms make the routine  practical. It enchances one's abiltity to defend and offend. It is the essence  and soul of the bagua palm. Movements of Hou Tian Bagua 64 Palm are simple and  clean, hardness with softness, and inter-changing. Each movement contains its  particular defending and attacking meaning. 

八卦子午鸳鸯钺所用器械是八卦门中专用器械。亦名日月乾坤剑、鹿角刀，后者以其形状命名。钺为双器，两只相同，分为雌雄、阴阳。左手为雌为阴，右手为雄为阳。顺时针走圈为阳门，逆时针走圈为阴门，共分八门，一门八招，共为六十四招。

The Essence of Combat – Mastering the 64 Lethal Strikes and the Secret Geometry of the Mandarin Duck Axes.

The Hou Tian (Post-Heaven) Bagua 64 Palm is widely recognized as the "Essence and Soul" of the Baguazhang system. While Pre-Heaven palms focus on internal foundation, the Post-Heaven routine is the definitive combat manual of the Gao Style lineage. Led by Lecturer Ge Guoliang, this 41-minute masterclass (DW204-06) bridges the gap between empty-hand strikes and the unique Ziwu Yuanyang Yue (Mandarin Duck Axes), revealing how the 64 movements translate into a complete system of defense and offense.

Key Technical Pillars of the Hou Tian 64 Palm:

• Practical Combat Application: Move beyond the circle. The Hou Tian palms are "simple and clean," designed for direct, linear, and efficient combat. Each of the 64 movements contains a specific tactical meaning for neutralizing and overcoming an opponent.
• The Geometry of the 8 Gates: Understand the complex structure shared with the Mandarin Duck Axes (also known as Deer Horn Knives). Practice through the 8 Gates, with each gate containing 8 distinct forms, totaling the legendary 64 strikes.
• Yin-Yang Directional Training: Learn the significance of clockwise (Yang Gate) and counter-clockwise (Yin Gate) maneuvers. This dual-directional training develops the "agile body and foot movements" necessary for high-level Bagua.
• Hardness with Softness: Experience the signature Gao Style "Inter-changing" energy. Master Ge demonstrates how to blend explosive hardness with deceptive softness to bypass an enemy's guard.
• The "Mandarin Duck" Connection: Explore why the 64 palms are often practiced alongside the Ziwu Yuanyang Yue. The axes (Left/Female/Yin and Right/Male/Yang) perfectly mirror the hand techniques, making this DVD essential for both weapon and empty-hand enthusiasts.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Ge Guoliang (Expert in Cheng Style Gao's Baguazhang)
• Duration: 41 Minutes 27 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: Is this DVD different from the 64 Palms covered in DW204-05?
  • A: While the content is related, DW204-06 focuses specifically on the concise execution and combat meanings of the 64 forms within a shorter, more concentrated timeframe. It acts as an intensive technical reference for the "essence and soul" of the movements.
• Q: Why are the movements described as "linear" if Bagua is a circular art?
  • A: In the Gao Style system, "Pre-Heaven" is circular (building power), while "Post-Heaven" (Hou Tian) is linear (using power). This DVD focuses on the linear application—the direct, "straight-line" strikes used in actual fighting.
• Q: Do I need to own the Ziwu Yuanyang Yue (axes) to learn this?
  • A: No. This DVD focuses on the Palms. However, since the palm techniques are the foundation for the axes (and vice-versa), studying these 64 forms will provide you with the "muscle memory" needed for the weapons later.