This is the most impressive kung fu I have ever seen!!! Please my kind friend send me a message and tell me about this swimming dragon. What exactly is it? How did it become? What sort of techniques does it use? How can I learn it? Are there any instructional videos or books on it? Wow I am shock this swimming dragon is so great!
The masters better record more on video, it's precious. My sensei died some time ago, all i've got left is my knowledge of the style and a video he recorded months before. Videos can't be perfect, but a few videos can give a good impression.
In my honest opinion, hybrid martial arts is better than picking one.
If you're on the ground, how will you defend yourself? It's not always possible to make sure you don't end on the ground. Also: beating others is not important
which of these 4 styles covers ground work. It could be Aikido, if you work on JiuJitsu, but most schools no longer do. Iaido is often taught separatly as well.
Please don't look at it with just striking-grappling-weaponry.
They are complete opposites in more ways. Taekwondo uses mainly kicking, wing chun uses mainly arm-techniques, Bagua is known for it's special stepping movements and Aikido uses throws and locks.
Taekwondo = long range, wing chun = close range. Wing Chun = lineair, Bagua = circular. Taekwondo/Wing Chun = external, Bagua/Aikido = internal. I can only learn so many systems so I will try to learn some ground defense from Krav Maga.
I don't want anything complete that's my point, and Jeet Kune Do is not even really a style.
I did Ninjutsu but I quit because I wanted to create my own style and the last thing you want then is a style that's already complete.
if Wing Chun is "ok" then just add the good parts of the other three arts to that and you'll get something amazing. I don't think Muay Thai outkicks Taekwondo at all since Taekwondo is faster and has a larger collection of kicks.
Bagua has a special way of moving with which you can dissapear and appear behind the opponent. It's impossible to create something good by combining only arts that are practical in a high intensity fight. Tai Chi, Bagua etc. Are pretty useless in a fight but they teach special techniques that can improve your overall technique and that won't get taught in any other style.
Taekwondo and Wing Chun have ground defence. I have the second degree in Wing Chun and TKD and I know some ground defence from both systems. Maybe you should practise and learn some more first.
aikido was born by the internal-taoist martial arts like bagua..it does not have the same depth though and it's easy to injure urself instead of the internal martial arts which are really good at healing..
i was reading something the other day about Moriteru Ueshiba (the founder of aikido) and it turns out that he had stayed in China for a while and he studied Bagua. So that might also help explain the similarities.
It is not Moriteru but Morihei Ueshiba that created Aikido. Moriteru is his grandson.
He did stay in China, but wether or not he trained in Chinese Martial Arts there is a big question. There has never been found any evidence that he did, so I'm a bit sceptical.
ya sorry abt the name mistake, i realized the error a wile back. kinda embarassing for somebody who does aikido.(~_~). uuh it doesnt anywhere dat he practiced Chinese martial arts, studied is a vague term, he could've been that he observed Chinese pracitioners or did some research. But there's no doubt that there are similarities between BaguaZhang n Aikido.
Moriteru Ueshiba i think is the only 10th dan aikidoka in the world right now.
Do not worry I was not questioning your level of knowledge at all. It does not really matter.
Indeed there are, but even though Baguazhang's essence is a alike, the ways of moving is not really the same. But it all depends on which school you train in ofcourse
It's interesting to re-view this video and see the applications. Applications for internal martial arts are always fun, especially when you have them shown to/ON you, haha.
What I find interesting about what your sifu has shown here is that these techniques tend to grapple and twist around the opponent like a dragon would. Once again, a great video, thanks for sharing.
this is awsome...i learned the swimming dragon form but thought it was just a qi gong form mainly.....this is really great to see the applications it's really opened my eyes....i wish i could learn the aps...your very lucky to have the right teacher.
Great video--I'm currently studying nanquan, looking to study baguazhang here in Chengdu, China. Am originally Australian, and looking to move to Melboune some time, so maybe I'll be able to train with you guys then!
Great applications! Thanks for posting!
xingyiboxer 3 months ago
thanks for sharing your knowledge. sifu liang
ariesfiredragonfu 3 months ago
Nice to see the move then the application. thanks.
Emangroove 8 months ago
impressive locks, looks powerful !
stuforty2 11 months ago
This is pure quality. More videos! If you are his student, practice harder!
8stepsifu 1 year ago
what's the ideal height for swimming?
TheLeilisa 1 year ago
He should become a super hero and start fighting crime
THEKINGOFEUR0PE 1 year ago
Most impressive. I wonder if you could give me the names of the forms demonstrated?
Many thanks
inkandar 1 year ago
A video is to watch, if you see one were a guy gets hit by a car, that doesn't mean you should try that. Be carefull.
Solution2012 1 year ago
those are some nasty looking joint locks.
dmd54 1 year ago
This is the most impressive kung fu I have ever seen!!! Please my kind friend send me a message and tell me about this swimming dragon. What exactly is it? How did it become? What sort of techniques does it use? How can I learn it? Are there any instructional videos or books on it? Wow I am shock this swimming dragon is so great!
80KungFu 2 years ago
This is a style of Taijiquan. You should not study from videos, but search yourself a good master.
wudangdaoist 1 year ago
@wudangdaoist if you know any good master in Albania,make me a call
dragob732 1 year ago
The masters better record more on video, it's precious. My sensei died some time ago, all i've got left is my knowledge of the style and a video he recorded months before. Videos can't be perfect, but a few videos can give a good impression.
Solution2012 1 year ago
aikido is a stupid copy version of it. china rules
ngsifu 2 years ago
disrespectful thing to say.
lordtains 2 years ago 4
wooow amazing
kyokushincastellar 2 years ago
it looks great, if you combine it with an another style like wing chung it would go flawless in a fight
DemoScener 2 years ago
Taekwondo, Wing Chun, Bagua Zhang and Aikido. The perfect combo.
lordtains 2 years ago
Better yet. Pick one, and become good enough to beat all the others.
Aheyne 2 years ago 5
In my honest opinion, hybrid martial arts is better than picking one.
If you're on the ground, how will you defend yourself? It's not always possible to make sure you don't end on the ground. Also: beating others is not important
lordtains 2 years ago
which of these 4 styles covers ground work. It could be Aikido, if you work on JiuJitsu, but most schools no longer do. Iaido is often taught separatly as well.
micsir888 2 years ago
those are mostly striking and one grappling for stand ups.. you have no grappling for ground atleast one?
Neotrigunnerx 2 years ago
Please don't look at it with just striking-grappling-weaponry.
They are complete opposites in more ways. Taekwondo uses mainly kicking, wing chun uses mainly arm-techniques, Bagua is known for it's special stepping movements and Aikido uses throws and locks.
Taekwondo = long range, wing chun = close range. Wing Chun = lineair, Bagua = circular. Taekwondo/Wing Chun = external, Bagua/Aikido = internal. I can only learn so many systems so I will try to learn some ground defense from Krav Maga.
lordtains 2 years ago
taekwondo gets out kicked by muay thai..
wing chun is ok but bagua is not very practical in a high intensity fight .. i'm suprised you didnt include jeet kune do thats preety complete
Neotrigunnerx 2 years ago
I don't want anything complete that's my point, and Jeet Kune Do is not even really a style.
I did Ninjutsu but I quit because I wanted to create my own style and the last thing you want then is a style that's already complete.
if Wing Chun is "ok" then just add the good parts of the other three arts to that and you'll get something amazing. I don't think Muay Thai outkicks Taekwondo at all since Taekwondo is faster and has a larger collection of kicks.
lordtains 2 years ago
Bagua has a special way of moving with which you can dissapear and appear behind the opponent. It's impossible to create something good by combining only arts that are practical in a high intensity fight. Tai Chi, Bagua etc. Are pretty useless in a fight but they teach special techniques that can improve your overall technique and that won't get taught in any other style.
lordtains 2 years ago
Taekwondo and Wing Chun have ground defence. I have the second degree in Wing Chun and TKD and I know some ground defence from both systems. Maybe you should practise and learn some more first.
80KungFu 2 years ago
I guess it depends on what teacher you have
lordtains 2 years ago
sry that he couldnt give you a full overview of a complex martial art in 3 and a half fuckin minutes.
kenta000007 2 years ago 2
he cudve atleast showed it in a more realistic setting with that 3 minutes?
Neotrigunnerx 2 years ago
It goes flawless in a fight itself.
Aheyne 2 years ago
wow this looks a lot like aikido
fzr1793 3 years ago 5
It feels like aikido too
hansmenck 3 years ago 5
do u practice it ?
i'm a beginner aikidoka
fzr1793 3 years ago
aikido was born by the internal-taoist martial arts like bagua..it does not have the same depth though and it's easy to injure urself instead of the internal martial arts which are really good at healing..
Kostas1121 2 years ago
i was reading something the other day about Moriteru Ueshiba (the founder of aikido) and it turns out that he had stayed in China for a while and he studied Bagua. So that might also help explain the similarities.
fzr1793 2 years ago
It is not Moriteru but Morihei Ueshiba that created Aikido. Moriteru is his grandson.
He did stay in China, but wether or not he trained in Chinese Martial Arts there is a big question. There has never been found any evidence that he did, so I'm a bit sceptical.
lordtains 2 years ago
ya sorry abt the name mistake, i realized the error a wile back. kinda embarassing for somebody who does aikido.(~_~). uuh it doesnt anywhere dat he practiced Chinese martial arts, studied is a vague term, he could've been that he observed Chinese pracitioners or did some research. But there's no doubt that there are similarities between BaguaZhang n Aikido.
Moriteru Ueshiba i think is the only 10th dan aikidoka in the world right now.
fzr1793 2 years ago
Do not worry I was not questioning your level of knowledge at all. It does not really matter.
Indeed there are, but even though Baguazhang's essence is a alike, the ways of moving is not really the same. But it all depends on which school you train in ofcourse
lordtains 2 years ago
Yup, some argue that he only came back with his real "hidden power" after studying in China for several years.
Aheyne 2 years ago
@hansmenck
There is a belief that O'Sensei Ueshiba learned bagua when he was in China.
etasman2000 7 months ago
@etasman2000 well the good thing about martial arts is that we don't have to go on belief
FarP321 5 months ago
@hansmenck The person who invented aikido actually got his inspiration from watching Bagua
elitesm92 5 months ago
Great techniques interesting 5*
elusivetantra 3 years ago 2
amazaing and interesting
costocasso 3 years ago
It's interesting to re-view this video and see the applications. Applications for internal martial arts are always fun, especially when you have them shown to/ON you, haha.
What I find interesting about what your sifu has shown here is that these techniques tend to grapple and twist around the opponent like a dragon would. Once again, a great video, thanks for sharing.
fujitafunk 3 years ago
this is awsome...i learned the swimming dragon form but thought it was just a qi gong form mainly.....this is really great to see the applications it's really opened my eyes....i wish i could learn the aps...your very lucky to have the right teacher.
mdub2000 3 years ago
well i wonder how many people do tai chi without knowing its martial arts, as well... =)
0ffh 2 years ago
very good skills!
ukguy 3 years ago
Applications! Always a fun demonstration for any martial artist!
fujitafunk 3 years ago
i have tremendous respect for
the martial arts
ilovsonic 3 years ago
very nice...good to see form and applications. thanks for sharing
Wheel333 3 years ago 2
Great video--I'm currently studying nanquan, looking to study baguazhang here in Chengdu, China. Am originally Australian, and looking to move to Melboune some time, so maybe I'll be able to train with you guys then!
itslateagain 3 years ago
Nice vid. Very much appreciated :-)
vandidaz 3 years ago 2