Sun
Zhijun, expert of Baguazhang(Eight Trigram Palm), 8 Duan Chinese Wushu
ranking. Born in
1933, Sun's home town is Shen County of Hebei Province as Cheng Ting
Hua: the master who created "Swimming Body Eight Trigram
Palms".
He studied first with Liu Zi Yang who was a top disciple of Cheng Ting
Hua, then with Cheng You Sheng (nephew of Cheng Tinghua) and also Chen
You Xin (Second son of Cheng Ting Hua. All these experts were among the
most respected masters of Cheng style Baguazhang. But is was
mostly Chen You Sheng who supervised very strictly Sun's Baguazhang
training up to his full mastery. With more then seventy years
of
practice, Sun Zhijun brings us all the authentic knowledge and
effectiveness of his art.
Li Chunling is one of Sun's top disciples, 6 Duan Chinese Wushu
ranking. Ms. Li was Gold medallist in several International
Wushu Competitions.
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What Others Say about "Swimming Body Eight Trigram
Palm " by Sun Zhijun - Complete Collection 8 DVDs
"A great collection for all Pakua chang practitioners"
by R. Prescott - London (UK)
I discovered this collection with
pleasure: one key feature in Sun style is the natural walking but in
the same time the emphasis on lower, large stretching legs. Swimming
dragon becomes alive with Sun Zhijun,
fast and very supple even at 80 years old and he still can do down on
large stretching posture. No need to dig more about lineage or any
kind of formal reference, this guy has the "thing" to keep him
flexible and fit at this age that's the real spirit of martial art.
Anyone should look it closely.
"Pretty complete and precise materials on Cheng style Baguazhang" by M. Santos - Barcelona (Spain)
I used to practice Cheng style BGZ according to Liu Jingru's DVDs and I have even train with Liu and his students. Then
I found this new DVDs set which is finally quite nice. The specific
style of Sun gives new possibilities of training and understanding. For
example simple details on hands forms or steps are slightly different.
But sure its the same lineage, both Sun and Liu are remarkable though. I
also enjoy the demonstration of Sun disciple, giving us the idea of a
faster pace with still the same precision in the movement. Sun's BGZ
is very practical as his teaching materials. For example the Eight old
palms set seems to be less complex and in the same time mnore fluid
linking. Again judging various teachers materials give you a new way
of thinking in terms of BGZ. I would say for more linking movements in
Old palms Sun's way is great but for didactic issues (and symmetrical
training) Liu's way leads the way.Just my opinion. Anyway it's
certainly a reference to have in your files for Baguazhang. A final
detail: the step (mud step) takes another way with Sun and I believe
too that his method is more practical. And a charming Ms. Li in
explanations and performance...
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Details
of the each set included in "Swimming Body Eight Trigram
Palm of Cheng Style" by Sun Zhijun.....
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DVD 1: Basic Training |
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Here
are the basics of Bagua seen through the lens of the Cheng style.
Though all styles are, ultimately, Bagua each branch has its special
skills and requirements. In this DVD Sun himself shows basic hand
positions, leg positions, locomotion and each, in the final section
basics of the Bagua sword. The basics are, of course, essential but the
bonus here is to listen to those little details informed by a lifetime
of Bagua experience. These are the questions that you would ask an
instructor over and over for exactness and structure. Of particular
interest is the Cheng style of movement with a gliding steps and, in
some instances, a very low to the ground leg position..
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
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Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
48 mins |
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DVD 2: Eight Trigram Mother Palm and Swimming Body Eight
Trigram Palm Series |
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Here
are the basics of Bagua seen through the lens of the Cheng style.
Though all styles are, ultimately, Bagua each branch has its special
skills and requirements. In this DVD Sun himself shows basic hand
positions, leg positions, locomotion and each, in the final section
basics of the Bagua sword. The basics are, of course, essential but the
bonus here is to listen to those little details informed by a lifetime
of Bagua experience. These are the questions that you would ask an
instructor over and over for exactness and structure. Of particular
interest is the Cheng style of movement with a gliding steps and, in
some instances, a very low to the ground leg position.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
1 (one) x DVDs converted into 1 (one) avi video file without quality
loss.
Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
55 mins |
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DVD 3 - 24 Moves (64 Palms ) |
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A
medium sized linking set of great charm and skill mostly concentrating
on body changes. In his introductory remarks Mr. Sun is very determine
to make everyone understand that this is 24 moves with 64 palms but is
not linear as in Xingyiquan
type form and is therefore one of the last of the completely tradition
pure bagua forms of the Cheng school. As far as size of form one of the
most attractive of the Bagua sets with plenty of challenges. Swimming
Body is a particular emphasis in the Cheng school and this is one of
the best examples, move for move, that you could see.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
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1
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Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
56
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DVD
4 - Eight Trigram Turning Palms |
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The
Eight Turning Palms set is also called the Eight Old Palms. Here is a
very short and easily learned form based on the eight mother positions
where you essentially walk a circle with holding each of the primary
positions for Cheng style Bagua. Demonstrated by Li Chun Ling, one of
Sun's top student, she gives very clear and straight forward
explanation for each position and movement. We strongly suggest that
people who might be serious about Bagua pick up a set like this or the
Old Palms of Kang Ge Wu. It adds a real foundation to the rest of the
palms you will learn later.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
1 (one) x DVDs converted into 1 (one) avi video file without quality
loss.
Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
44 mins |
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DVD
5- Eight Trigram Broadsword |
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A
really good presentation. With the help of his able assistant, Li
ChunLing, Mr. Sun demonstrates postures and movements form the Saber
which show not only its use but the requirements of good performance.
He even goes on to show taboos with the weapon. For instance he forbids
the normal body wrapping skills of the saber during Bagua performance.
The set itself is well constructed, functional yet beautiful with
constant turning and a real attempt to live up to the title of the
style "Swimming Body." Definitely not for beginners.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
1 (one) x DVDs converted into 1 (one) avi video file without quality
loss.
Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
55 mins |
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DVD 6 - Eight Trigram Sword |
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Sun,
aided by his student assistant, teaches the Straight Sword of the Cheng
branch. As one might expect a strong performance, a lot of confidence
and a definite style. Ms. Li ChunLing shows the details while Sun gives
some very interesting background on his sword and the play of the sword
in Bagua generally. He is a strong advocate of "walking the Sword" and
stopping only rarely in the practice. This sword, as in the case of the
Bagua Saber, is longer than most and a little more difficult to wield.
A very nice set with excellent construction. As Sun says, and we agree,
very few sword rolls as they have little use in martial sword play.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
1 (one) x DVDs converted into 1 (one) avi video file without quality
loss.
Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:65
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DVD 7 - Eight Trigram Double Spear |
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The
two-headed spear can sometimes be the butt (pun intended) of crude
martial jokes such as knowing which end is up, etc. In truth it is one
of those weapons that makes you wonder why it was invented in the first
place. This is, of course like any weapon, unless you see someone who
actually know what he is doing. Sun Zhi Jun makes this fairly obscure
weapon considerably more acceptable through his common sense approach
and demonstration of its special characteristics in usage. When you
think about it the two-headed spear is actually one of those perfect
weapons for Bagua which include the Judge's Needle and the Elk Horn
knives. All of these weapons can easily be employed with Bagua's
special skills such as reverse rolling and around the back energy. This
is a good set, one of the better two-headed spear forms we've see, with
a distinctly Bagua flavor and set of movements.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
1 (one) x DVDs converted into 1 (one) avi video file without quality
loss.
Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
55 mins |
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DVD 8 - Eight Trigram Double Masakari |
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A
nice performed set by assistant instructor Li ChunLing with a
continually moving set of Sun Moon Blades. Then Mr. Sun shows up to
gives us background not only on the weapons but their practice in the
art of Bagua. There is a lot of instruction on the different ways to
practice, safety tips on not cutting yourself, and a little historical
review of the weapon and its creator, Mr. Dong Hai Chuan. Breakdowns
are clear and well organized. One of the most compact and complete
presentations for this weapon that we have seen. Instruction and advice
from a professional.
Artists:
Sun Zhijun & Li Chunling
Media:
1 (one) x DVDs converted into 1 (one) avi video file without quality
loss.
Soundtrack:
Chinese
Subtitle:
English
Duration:
80 mins |
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Swimming Body Eight Trigram
Palm of Cheng Style by Sun Zhijun:
Complete Series 8 DVDs in video file format
Total duration: +458
mn,
English subtitles, video files Avi format (we recommend VLC video
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