Sun Lu Tang Style Bagua

Sun style Bagua is a relatively simple and condensed style that requires an agile mind to expand it. You can practice it with a few applications in mind and know that endless more are possible, because it simply contains all of the basic reeling silk (Martial Rotation) movements you could ever need, in a very concise format. In China, Bagua is a favourite style of Police forces and bodyguards because of its superb efficiency against multiple attackers. The style is excellent for overcoming stronger opponents and is often practised by women. In the 1930's, Sun Lutang trained his daughter in the style so that she could specifically open a "women-only" Kung Fu school: this was at a time when the practicing of martial arts by women was generally frowned upon in China. Bagua has been described as "looking like a lady dancing, and fighting like a tiger."

Sun style Bagua consists of 10 circular forms which are practiced on both sides of your body while walking in a circle. These are:

    Single Palm Change

    Double Palm Change

    Lion Palm

    Qilin Palm

    Snake Palm

    Sparrowhawk Palm

    Dragon Palm

    Fenghuang Palm

    Bear Palm

    Monkey Palm