Baguazhang Jiulong: Basic Circle Walking Turns

Dr. Yancy Orchard demonstrates many of the turning tactics covered in Jiulong Baguazhang's Dragon Rolling the Pearl - Fundamental Principles course.

Dragon Rolling the Pearl is the beginner's course all Jiulong Baguazhang Wu Guan (Martial Schools) branches teach their beginners. The course limits the curriculum to two postures, Dragon Rolling the Pearl and Dragon Embracing the Pearl. This simplifies the new student's task when learning the principles of footwork, body connection, and visualization. These foundational elements are thoroughly studied before the more advanced energies, attitudes, and movements of each of the eight palms are added to the student's plate.

In this clip, Dr. Orchard, head instructor of the Saskatoon Jiulong Baguazhang branch school, clearly demonstrates the fundamental turns learned in the Dragon Rolling the Pearl course and various possible associated arm movements.

Dr. John Painter is the head instructor of Jiulong Baguazhang internationally. Dr. Yancy Orchard has been studying under Dr. Painter since 1994.

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Sports

Tags:

• Bagua
• Pakua
• Jiulong
• Internal
• arts
• Chinese
• Martial
• Baguazhang
• Circle
• Walking

[Far7anRAlBattousai]

Does Jiulong Baguazhang have the higher, middle, and lower basin levels for circle walking, or do you guys specialize in only the higher height the whole time?

[XinFuGompa]

@Far7anRAlBattousai

Jiulong Baguazhang uses the upper and middle basins, primarily. The lower basin is for training strength and building a powerful foundation; because of the extreme nature of this exercise, we do not recommend it for anyone under the age of about 40. It was used more when training youngsters. The middle basin is used extensively in Jiulong Baguazhang applications.

Have a great day,

Dr. Yancy Orchard

[MrSteevoV2]

I understood that in Bagau you always step first with the toes, not the heel.

[XinFuGompa]

@MrSteevoV2

Thank you for noticing that Jiulong Baguazhang uses different footwork than most other bagua. The step you see is called the Strolling Immortal Step. We touch the heel first and shift the weight through the entire foot and then peel the foot off the ground, finally pushing with the ball of the foot.

This is the fundamental stepping method in Jiulong Baguazhang, but not the only method!

Regards,

Yancy Orchard

[MrSteevoV2]

@XinFuGompa Wow, is that so? Fascination never fails me when I learn of Bagau, really a wonderful fighting style and art. I hope one day to learn it and your video only strengthens that resolve.

[5950231]

Good stuff! Very different from other Pa Kua.

[chud67]

I really like this clip, good stuff.

[brockorgan]

wow ... what a pleasure to watch, your techniques are clear and specific ... thank you!