How to Use Baguazhang DVD 1 by Makoto Usui

Baguazhang: Practical Footwork and Techniques Bridging the Internal and External

Baguazhang, known alongside Tai Chi and Xingyi Quan as a representative internal martial art, is revered for its combat efficacy hidden within seemingly dance-like movements. In this comprehensive two-volume DVD seminar led by Master Makoto Usui, the practical application of Baguazhang's interpersonal techniques is thoroughly explained and taught.

Contents of Volume One

Footwork

• Solo Practice of Footwork
  • Patterns such as swaying steps (擺步) and hooking steps (扣步), lateral movements, square steps, triangular steps, parallel steps, large swaying steps, running steps/muddy steps (走圈／泥步)
• Application of Displacement Techniques
  • Using the shins to displace opponents, continuous displacement of opponent's front and back legs, utilizing the thigh during close quarters

Hand Techniques (穿掌)

• Solo Practice of Hand Techniques
  • Direct hand techniques (直穿) including flat-hand (平穿) and upward-hand (仰掌穿), fixed steps, active steps (straight line and figure-eight movements)

Turning Palm Eight Techniques (転掌八式)

• Fundamental Training
  • Explanation of opening and closing techniques with practical examples, including three training methods and various applications

Instruction and Supervision: Makoto Usui (Chief Instructor of the All Japan Chinese Martial Arts Federation)

Born in Tokyo in 1960, Makoto Usui trained under Master Sato Kinbei of the All Japan Chinese Martial Arts Federation, studying Tai Chi, Xingyi Quan, Baguazhang, Kinyo Kenpo, Yagyu Shingan-ryu, and Yamato Michi. From 1980 onward, he studied under martial arts grandmaster Sha Guozheng, eventually developing his own style of Baguazhang. His extensive experience and knowledge are imparted through this DVD seminar series, providing students with a rare opportunity to understand and master the intricacies of Baguazhang's practical combat techniques.

Language: Japanese