Thank you for the detailed breakdown of the Sliding Baikou step technique. Your explanation of the inner work involved is very interesting. You clearly demonstrated the moment of shifting attention to the hand when transitioning to the other leg. For me, it feels similar to when I perform the Irimi Nage technique in aikido, moving to the side and preparing to turn. Perhaps I am mistaken, but it seems that unlike in aikido, your power is not directed outward; after making a circular movement, it remains within internal bounds.
@@Tenar-v2w Good spot on irimi nage similarity but I would say what makes it similar to iriminage is not the form of a irimi step with ikkyo undo but when opponent's head is on your shoulder and you spinning it upwards - the effort of how that is done is similar to weight shift in sliding baikou. Regarding remaining within inner bounds is another perfect spot on. Indeed in bagua power newer directs outside in a way like it happens in Aikido because Aikido apart from spiral power relies on long power while bagua relies on short power. Long power stretches, short power whirls.
Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:40 Sliding Baikou demonstration
01:30 Baikou vs Sliding Baikou difference
05:42 Sliding Baikou footwork
08:40 Sliding Baikou upper body work
12:50 Some philosophical backgrounds behind sliding baikou
14:35 Inner work behind sliding baikou explained
18:00 Principles of sliding baikou applied in baguazhang single palm change
Thank you for your explanations, they are very valuable to me!
You're welcome!
Thank you for the detailed breakdown of the Sliding Baikou step technique. Your explanation of the inner work involved is very interesting. You clearly demonstrated the moment of shifting attention to the hand when transitioning to the other leg. For me, it feels similar to when I perform the Irimi Nage technique in aikido, moving to the side and preparing to turn. Perhaps I am mistaken, but it seems that unlike in aikido, your power is not directed outward; after making a circular movement, it remains within internal bounds.
@@Tenar-v2w Good spot on irimi nage similarity but I would say what makes it similar to iriminage is not the form of a irimi step with ikkyo undo but when opponent's head is on your shoulder and you spinning it upwards - the effort of how that is done is similar to weight shift in sliding baikou. Regarding remaining within inner bounds is another perfect spot on. Indeed in bagua power newer directs outside in a way like it happens in Aikido because Aikido apart from spiral power relies on long power while bagua relies on short power. Long power stretches, short power whirls.