Baijiquan Ba Gun Too (Hakonto) DVD by Wu Lianzhi

Secret Baji Weapon Techniques, Finally Revealed!
The Robust Yet Subtle Short Staff Techniques of Mengcun Baji Quan!

The renowned Grandmaster Wu Lianzhi, leader of the Kai Men Baji Quan tradition, presents an exclusive seminar on the secret short staff techniques (Ba Gun Tou) in this DVD.

This weapon technique, previously rarely disclosed, distills the principles of Baji Quan into concise routines, offering a highly practical and effective method. Wu Lianzhi’s teaching, focused on the physical movements of Baji Quan and the detailed use of the weapon, is essential for all martial arts enthusiasts. Each of the eight segments in the routine is carefully broken down, with Wu Lianzhi himself providing guidance and explanations for the key and characteristic applications.

Content Overview

• Introduction to Ba Gun Tou
  • Ba Gun Tou / Performance Demonstration

First Segment: One Round (一回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Powerful Breaking Strike, Waist Block, Upper-Step Wrist Cut, Left/Right Elbow Wrap, Front Breaking Strike, Elbow Hold, Leg Block, Spinning Strike, Collapsing Guard Stab, Retreating Three Staff Strikes, Elbow Hold, Sweeping Staff Technique, Spinning Beggar Staff, Upper Step Staff Lift, Immortal Entering the Cave)

Second Segment: Two Rounds (二回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Horizontal Sweep with Strikes, Whip Strike to the Horse, Five Dragons Stirring the Sea, Look Ahead and Behind, Three Elbow Locking Strikes, Spinning Cloak Dispersal)

Third Segment: Three Rounds (三回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Zhang Fei Driving the Boat, White Ape Holding the Peach)

Fourth Segment: Four Rounds (四回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Left/Right Dividing Water Style, Turning and Staff Rolling, Left/Right Smooth Water Pushing)

Fifth Segment: Five Rounds (五回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Arrow Walk with Backward Breaking Strike, Spinning Staff Stirring)

Sixth Segment: Six Rounds (六回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Left/Right Grass Seeking Snake, Knee Guard and Leg Lock, Young Boy Inserting Incense, Backward Knife Style, Spinning Plucking Pipa, Left/Right Walking with Staff Lift, Upper Step Vertical Guard)

Seventh Segment: Seven Rounds (七回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Jade Dragon Playing in Water, Su Qin Carrying a Sword on His Back, Left/Right Block and Grab)

Eighth Segment: Eight Rounds (八回頭)

• Performance
• Application Explanations
  (Conqueror Lifting the Cauldron → Collapsing Guard → Horizontal Staff Pressure, Cloak Dispersal → Conqueror Breaking the Stone, Black Tiger Entering the Cave)

Short Staff Training Method — Breaking the Staff (劈杵子)

Instructor: Wu Lianzhi
Born in 1947 in Mengcun, the birthplace of Baji Quan. Wu Lianzhi began rigorous training as an heir to the tradition under his father, Master Wu Xiufeng, and grandfather, Master Wu Huiqing. At 18, he began teaching, and his students have earned numerous awards in national martial arts competitions. He has taught not only in Japan and Europe but also in several other countries, hosting many international students at the birthplace of Baji Quan in Mengcun. Wu is currently the Vice Chairman of the Hebei Province Martial Arts Association and the President of the Kai Men Baji Quan Research Association.