DW207-08 Mastering Cheng Style Bagua Turning Palm: The Foundation of the Eight Palms by Sun Zhij DVD

Eight Trigram Turning Palm which is also called as Eight Palms Set with  Trends and Eight Ancient Palms is made up of by Droop down Palm, Double Hold  Palm, Hug together Palm, Seven Star Palm, Double Bump Palm, Yin-yang Palm, Open  Palm and Push Turning Palm. It's a practice way focusing on the match of the  Palm Type, Palm Skill and Step Skill. It's also a significant routine for  learning Eight Trigram Palm at the preliminary stage.

The Core of Circular Movement – Establishing the Essential Foundation of the Ancient Eight Palms.

The Eight Trigram Turning Palm (also known as the Eight Ancient Palms or Eight Palms Set with Trends) is the most critical routine for any practitioner beginning their journey into the Cheng Style system. This 45-minute masterclass is led by the legendary Master Sun Zhijun, who meticulously breaks down the foundational fixed postures required to develop internal power and circular agility.

The Eight Ancient Palms of the Turning Routine:

• The Definitive Set: Master the eight core postures that form the DNA of Baguazhang: Droop Down Palm, Double Hold Palm, Hug Together Palm, Seven Star Palm, Double Bump Palm, Yin-Yang Palm, Open Palm, and Push Turning Palm.
• Step & Palm Coordination: Learn the crucial synchronization between Palm Type, Palm Skill, and Step Skill. This routine is designed to forge the "iron legs" and flexible waist necessary for advanced Swimming Body movements.
• Preliminary Mastery: As the primary stage of Eight Trigram Palm, this DVD focuses on the "static within motion" principle, teaching you how to maintain structural integrity while walking the circle.
• Internal Energy Alignment: Master Sun Zhijun explains the correct skeletal alignment for each palm to ensure smooth Qi flow and maximum structural strength during the constant turning.
• Refined Body Mechanics: Develop the "stretching and shrinking" (Tun Tu) mechanics of the Cheng style through these ancient, time-tested fixed positions.

Product Specifications:

• Lecturer: Sun Zhijun (Renowned Cheng Style Inheritor)
• Duration: 45 Minutes 10 Seconds
• Format: High-Definition Digital Download (ISO)
• Language: Chinese (Mandarin)
• Subtitles: Professionally subtitled in English.

• Q: Is Bagua Turning Palm (DW207-08) the same as the Mother Palms?
  • A: While related, the Turning Palm (Fixed Posture Eight Palms) is often the precursor to the more dynamic Mother Palms. It focuses on holding a single posture while walking the circle to build the Step Skill foundation that all other Bagua movements rely on.
• Q: I am a total beginner; should I start with this DVD?
  • A: Absolutely. This is the significant routine for learning at the preliminary stage. It provides the clearest explanation of the basic hand shapes and the fundamental circular walk.
• Q: Does this DVD cover the "Swimming Body" aspect?
  • A: It lays the groundwork for it. You cannot achieve "Swimming Body" fluidity without first mastering the structural stability and footwork taught in the Turning Palm routine.

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.