Mastering Cheng Style Eight Trigram Double Masakari (Double Axes) by Sun Zhijun

As a unique Double Masakari in Eight Trigram Palme School, it has an original name of Sun and Moon Sword and the name of Four Points and Nine Blades. It's one of the most representative weapons in Eight Trigram Palm. The basic techniques are hooking, hanging ,blocking, picking, lifting, rubbing , tucking, sticking, penetrating, pointing, pulling, sliding, paring, splitting, cutting and leading. The training way of it is as same as that of Eight Trigram Palm, so you can make full use of the body skills of Eight Trigram Palm to combine the basic technique of Masakari and the move to form a unit of body and Masakari.

The Power of Four Points and Nine Blades – A Definitive Guide to the Rare Eight Trigram Double Axes.

The Eight Trigram Double Masakari (Double Opening-Mountain Axes) is one of the most exotic and representative weapons in the Baguazhang arsenal. Originally known as the Sun and Moon Sword or the formidable "Four Points and Nine Blades," this weapon offers unparalleled versatility in combat. In this 80-minute deep dive (DW207-06), legendary Master Sun Zhijun reveals the sophisticated mechanics required to master these complex instruments of war.

Key Tactical Pillars of the Double Masakari:

• The Legend of Four Points and Nine Blades: Explore the unique geometry of the Masakari, designed to strike, hook, and cut from multiple angles simultaneously.
• 16 Essential Techniques: Master a massive technical syllabus including Hooking, Hanging, Blocking, Picking, Lifting, Rubbing, Tucking, Sticking, Penetrating, Pointing, Pulling, Sliding, Paring, Splitting, Cutting, and Leading.
• Seamless Integration: The training method mirrors the Eight Trigram Palm empty-hand system. Learn to apply your "Swimming Body" skills to make the heavy axes move with the lightness and precision of your palms.
• Unity of Body and Axe: Master Sun Zhijun demonstrates how to use the waist and circular footwork to drive the axes, ensuring the weapons and practitioner form a singular, impenetrable unit.
• Complex Coordination: This DVD focuses on the dual-wielding aspect of the weapon, teaching you how to coordinate both hands for simultaneous offense and defense.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Sun Zhijun (Renowned Cheng Style Inheritor)
• Aliases: Sun and Moon Sword / Four Points and Nine Blades
• Duration: 80 Minutes 38 Seconds
• Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)
• Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
• Subtitles: Professionally subtitled in English.

• Q: Why does the Double Masakari have so many names, like "Sun and Moon Sword"?
  • A: This reflects the weapon's versatility. While it looks like an axe (Masakari), its "Four Points and Nine Blades" design allows it to be used like a sword, a hook, and a shield. As Master Sun Zhijun explains, it is a high-level "multi-tool" of traditional Wushu.
• Q: Is this 80-minute DVD suitable for advanced practitioners?
  • A: Absolutely. Due to the 16 distinct techniques and the coordination required for double weapons, this is one of the most content-rich DVDs in the Sun Zhijun series.
• Q: Can the skills learned here be applied to other Bagua weapons?
  • A: Yes. The "Body Skills" (Shenfa) are universal in the Cheng Style. Mastering the Double Masakari will significantly improve your coordination and "Sticking" (Zhan) energy in all Eight Trigram forms.

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.