DW204-04 Mastering Cheng Style Gao's Shang Tian (Instinct) Bagua Palm by Ge Guoliang 2DVDs

Shang Tian Bagua was passed down by master Cheng TingHua and Gao YiSheng. The  training methods are traditional. Forms mainly are truning palm moevements and  chaning palm movements developing into 8 body-turning routines.

先天八卦掌乃高义盛宗承程廷华所传八卦掌之传统演练方法，以转掌为头，换掌为母，生出八路翻身，按先天八卦图取象命名。

The Primordial Source of Gao Style Bagua – Unlocking the Traditional Internal Power of the Eight Body-Turning Routines.

The Shang Tian (Instinct/Pre-Heaven) Bagua Palm is the foundational pillar of the Cheng Style Gao's lineage, passed down from the legendary Cheng Tinghua to Gao Yisheng. This comprehensive 2-DVD masterclass (DW204-04), led by Lecturer Ge Guoliang, presents the most authentic and traditional training methods of the system. Based on the philosophy of the Pre-Heaven Eight Trigrams, this routine focuses on the "circular root" of the art, emphasizing continuous motion and internal transformation.

Key Technical Pillars of the Shang Tian Bagua Palm:

• The Core Formula: Master the fundamental logic: "Turning Palms as the Head, Changing Palms as the Mother." Learn how the basic circular walk (Ding Shi) evolves into complex palm changes that form the basis of the entire style.
• Eight Road Body-Turning (Ba Lu Fan Shen): Master the eight specialized routines characterized by rapid axial rotations and direction changes. These movements are designed to develop extraordinary flexibility and explosive power in the torso and waist.
• Traditional Lineage Preservation: This routine follows the exact mapping of the Pre-Heaven Bagua diagram, where each movement mimics specific natural phenomena and tactical imagery intended by the founders.
• Internal Energy Cultivation: Shang Tian practice focuses on the "Instinctive" movement of Qi. Through constant walking and twisting, the practitioner builds a reservoir of internal strength that flows naturally during combat.
• Swimming Body Agility: Experience the quintessential "Swimming Body" mechanics of the Cheng style—moving like a dragon in water, where the body and spirit remain unified despite rapid, spiraling changes.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Ge Guoliang (Expert in Cheng Style Gao's Baguazhang)
• Duration: 92 Minutes 56 Seconds (Comprehensive 2-DVD Set)
• Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)
• Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
• Subtitles: Chinese (Note: No English subtitles on this specific volume)

1. FAQ (Customer Insights)

• Q: What is the difference between Shang Tian (Pre-Heaven) and Hou Tian (Post-Heaven) in Gao Style?
  • A: Shang Tian Bagua (DW204-04) focuses on circular walking and "Changing Palms" to build internal foundation and agility. Hou Tian Bagua focuses on linear, repetitive strikes and combat application. Mastering Shang Tian is the prerequisite for understanding the internal power of the entire Gao system.
• Q: Why is this routine called "Instinct" Bagua?
  • A: It refers to the "Primordial" or "Natural" state of movement. The goal is to return the practitioner's body to a state of fluid, instinctive reaction where the internal Qi dictates the external form.
• Q: Is this 2-DVD set suitable for beginners?
  • A: Yes. Since Shang Tian is the "head and mother" of the style, it is the ideal place for any serious student of the Gao lineage to begin. Ge Guoliang provides detailed breakdowns of the foundational walking and fundamental changes.