It's interesting how some Chinese martial arts start out of common themes such as it's first generation master learning it from some random travelling monk, a deserter from the army (like Kezi stick), or from an escaped convict (from what I heard in a documentary about Shandong Tanglangquan).
Very informative video! My teacher teaches both Bajiquan and Piguaquan, but Bajiquan is the focus with Pigua being taught to compliment it. Even if one isn't able to specialize in both, I've found the cross-training can be beneficial to make the person more well rounded.
Great info! I see some similarity in movements from Pigua in Pak Hok Pai. It makes me wonder if there was ever sharing of knowledge through the years or if it is just a similarly developed body movement and philosophy for long reaching open palms.
I’ve been hearing of this relationship for a long time. Thanks for clearing it up. I like your “dishes on a menu” metaphor, though I fear I have been guilty of this myself.
Thank you so much for sharing your research and wisdom! I love Martial Arts in whole with a special place for all styles/forms of Kung Fu ❤ utmost respect and appreciation 🙏🥋🥋. As someone who never had the ability to properly learn... I've set out to learn and practice for myself whatever I am able. Keep doing what you're doing... Please. It's impactful for some
In Hong Kong there is a style callled DaSheng PiGua taught by Geng Dehai. Supposedly, he taught monkey style routines and Pigua routines. However, their Pigua has very little in common with the main branches of Pigua you mentioned. I always wondered where they came from. His Pigua Saber is found in many styles practiced in Hong Kong.
In Chinese culture, Da Sheng 大聖 refers to Qi Tian Da Sheng 齊天大聖, the Monkey King. So the monkey style. I searched and watched their Pigua. Yes it is different from the Pigua from Cangzhou area, and it seems very much influenced by Southern styles.
Hello, I sort of fell off my bajiquan training a while ago, but I'm getting back into it. Starting over again with the basics. I wanted to ask, though, because I'm very interested in Chinese weapons, if baji has any jian or dao routines in addition to spear?
You mentioned that Ba Ji practioners like to wait for their opponent to charge. Does it have techniques specifically to defend against grappelers trying to take you to the ground?
Baji has almost no defense move , baji are close quarter kung fu , full name are kaimen bajiquan , kaimen means opening gate , so most of baji's move are move forward , opening (break ) enemies defense and replace their position ( throwing them out of their position ) As close quarter kung fu yes it has ways to deal with grappling
Personally, I think books are less helpful here unless they're based on traditional Quanpu so they can complement the practice. Unfortunately, as far as I'm aware of, there is no such books right now.
My laoshi taught me besides baji also pigua and basics from tongbei quan. Besides those zhan Zhuang was the most important part otherwise none of the internal styles are useful .
It's interesting how some Chinese martial arts start out of common themes such as it's first generation master learning it from some random travelling monk, a deserter from the army (like Kezi stick), or from an escaped convict (from what I heard in a documentary about Shandong Tanglangquan).
Vagabond Fist invented by Sifu Low Yong Ten from his many arrest as a policeman. Various uncredited street folk. I so want to learn this art.
Deep wisdom presented in a straight forward manner. Thank you.
Very informative video! My teacher teaches both Bajiquan and Piguaquan, but Bajiquan is the focus with Pigua being taught to compliment it. Even if one isn't able to specialize in both, I've found the cross-training can be beneficial to make the person more well rounded.
Another great lesson from the Master! Thank you, Sir.
It was worth our time, thank you ;)
Great info! I see some similarity in movements from Pigua in Pak Hok Pai. It makes me wonder if there was ever sharing of knowledge through the years or if it is just a similarly developed body movement and philosophy for long reaching open palms.
That sounds interesting and is worth exploring.
I’ve been hearing of this relationship for a long time. Thanks for clearing it up. I like your “dishes on a menu” metaphor, though I fear I have been guilty of this myself.
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Everybody that loves kungfu is guilty of that lol
Thank you so much for sharing your research and wisdom! I love Martial Arts in whole with a special place for all styles/forms of Kung Fu ❤ utmost respect and appreciation 🙏🥋🥋.
As someone who never had the ability to properly learn... I've set out to learn and practice for myself whatever I am able. Keep doing what you're doing... Please. It's impactful for some
I’m glad to hear that. Will do more to help anyone in need.
Baji and pigua used to be one , even nowdays there's a lot of baji style that have pigua's move
In Hong Kong there is a style callled DaSheng PiGua taught by Geng Dehai. Supposedly, he taught monkey style routines and Pigua routines. However, their Pigua has very little in common with the main branches of Pigua you mentioned. I always wondered where they came from. His Pigua Saber is found in many styles practiced in Hong Kong.
In Chinese culture, Da Sheng 大聖 refers to Qi Tian Da Sheng 齊天大聖, the Monkey King. So the monkey style. I searched and watched their Pigua. Yes it is different from the Pigua from Cangzhou area, and it seems very much influenced by Southern styles.
Im learning a wudang piquazhang form which basically looks nothing like others, is heavily wrestling based. Wlways interesting history.
Hello, I sort of fell off my bajiquan training a while ago, but I'm getting back into it. Starting over again with the basics.
I wanted to ask, though, because I'm very interested in Chinese weapons, if baji has any jian or dao routines in addition to spear?
Yes. There are. Ti Liu Dao, Piao Yao Dao, Chun Yang Jian, amongst many other weapons.
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You mentioned that Ba Ji practioners like to wait for their opponent to charge. Does it have techniques specifically to defend against grappelers trying to take you to the ground?
Baji has almost no defense move , baji are close quarter kung fu , full name are kaimen bajiquan , kaimen means opening gate , so most of baji's move are move forward , opening (break ) enemies defense and replace their position ( throwing them out of their position )
As close quarter kung fu yes it has ways to deal with grappling
Yes. Most Chan and Kua moves do that. It's part of Bajiquan.
Master, do you recommend any book related to the style?
Personally, I think books are less helpful here unless they're based on traditional Quanpu so they can complement the practice. Unfortunately, as far as I'm aware of, there is no such books right now.
What are the chinese characters for “chuan pu”?
拳譜
My laoshi taught me besides baji also pigua and basics from tongbei quan. Besides those zhan Zhuang was the most important part otherwise none of the internal styles are useful .
Piguaquan is originally Tamil martial arts
All is from Bodhidharma Tamil Kanchipuram Pallava Dynasty. Kung fu is originally Tamil martial arts.
There is absolutely nothing to back up those claims. Bodhidharma never taught martial arts in China.
@DAIXINYI Don't spin the tales.
@DAIXINYI Then why Bodhidharma statue is in China?
@@PRAVINRAAJRAAJ you are the one pushing the agenda, there’s nothing to back up your claims.
@@PRAVINRAAJRAAJ what does a statue prove?