Liang Style Baguazhang
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Liang Style Baguazhang is the style of Baguazhang
descended from Liang Zhenpu (梁振蒲), the youngest disciple of Baguazhang's founder, Dong Haichuan
. In general, most lineages of Liang style descend from either Guo Gumin (郭古民) or Li Ziming
(李子鳴) (the first president of the Beijing Bagua Research Association):
In general, Liang style appears somewhat similar to both Yin and Cheng styles, yet has a unique methodology and training methods of its own.
As its technical basis, Liang style baguazhang has the "Fixed Eight-Palm set" (Ding Shi Ba Zhang), from which more complicated linking forms are derived like the "Eight Mother Palms" (Ba Da Mu Zhang/Lao Ba Zhang), "Dragon Form" (Long Xing Zhang) or "64 Linear Palms" (Liu Shi Ba Zhang). Liang style is also known for its large array of weapons: Big Broadsword, Straight Sword, Rooster Head Daggers, Deer Horn Knives, Kun Lun Fan (Iron Fan), Yin Yang Pen Brush, Steel "Yo-Yo" Meteors, Wind and Fire Wheels.
In general, most Liang Zhenpu style practitioners are concentrated in Beijing, although Tian Jinfeng is said to have taught in Xian for a short while, and Chu Guiting taught in Shanghai (as Chu was first a disciple of Xingyiquan
master Li Cunyi, his Baguazhang has different influences).
Baguazhang
Bāguàzhǎng is one of the three main Chinese martial arts of the Wudang school, the other two being Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. It is more broadly grouped as an internal practice...
descended from Liang Zhenpu (梁振蒲), the youngest disciple of Baguazhang's founder, Dong Haichuan
Dong Haichuan
Dong Haichuan was born on the 13th of October 1797 in Zhu village, Ju Jia Wu Township, Wen'an County, Hebei Province, China and died on the 25th of October 1882 in Beijing. He is regarded as a skillful martial artist and is widely credited to be the founder of Baguazhang...
. In general, most lineages of Liang style descend from either Guo Gumin (郭古民) or Li Ziming
Li Ziming
Li Ziming was a martial arts expert and 3rd generation descendant of Baguazhang creator Dong Haichuan, under the lineage of Liang Zhenpu - progenitor of Liang Style Baguazhang.- Life and work :...
(李子鳴) (the first president of the Beijing Bagua Research Association):
- Dong HaichuanDong HaichuanDong Haichuan was born on the 13th of October 1797 in Zhu village, Ju Jia Wu Township, Wen'an County, Hebei Province, China and died on the 25th of October 1882 in Beijing. He is regarded as a skillful martial artist and is widely credited to be the founder of Baguazhang...
- Liang ZhenpuLiang ZhenpuLiang Zhenpu was a Chinese martial artist.He was born in Beihaojia Village in Ji County in Hebei province on May 20, 1863 during the Qing Dynasty under the rule of Emperor Tongzhi, and died on August 13 at the age of 69 due to illness. He trained in Tan Tui and Biaozhang during his early childhood...
- Li Tongtai
- Li Shaoan
- Guo Gumin
- Gao Ziying
- Liu Jiemin
- Li ZimingLi ZimingLi Ziming was a martial arts expert and 3rd generation descendant of Baguazhang creator Dong Haichuan, under the lineage of Liang Zhenpu - progenitor of Liang Style Baguazhang.- Life and work :...
- Ma Chuanxu
- Zhao Dayuan
- Li Gongcheng
- Di Guoyong
- Sun Hongyan
- Ma Ling
- Zhang Quanliang
- Wang Shitong
- Wang Tong
- Sui YunjiangSui YunjiangSui Yunjiang is a famous Chinese martial artist. He was born in Heilongjiang province on November 18, 1945. From an early age he studied martial arts with famous masters including Li Ziming, Han Qichang, Wang Zhizhong, and Zhao Shide. His specialties are Liang Style Baguazhang and Meihuazhuang...
- Tian Jinfeng
- Chu GuitingChu GuitingChu Guiting, 褚桂亭 was born in Danzhou town, Renqiu County, Hebei Province on 26 July 1892. He was a prolific martial artist who studied under the famous local masters, Jiang Yuhe, Yu Bingzhong, and Chen Delu, and went on to influence many different Chinese martial arts schools through his...
- Liang Zhenpu
In general, Liang style appears somewhat similar to both Yin and Cheng styles, yet has a unique methodology and training methods of its own.
As its technical basis, Liang style baguazhang has the "Fixed Eight-Palm set" (Ding Shi Ba Zhang), from which more complicated linking forms are derived like the "Eight Mother Palms" (Ba Da Mu Zhang/Lao Ba Zhang), "Dragon Form" (Long Xing Zhang) or "64 Linear Palms" (Liu Shi Ba Zhang). Liang style is also known for its large array of weapons: Big Broadsword, Straight Sword, Rooster Head Daggers, Deer Horn Knives, Kun Lun Fan (Iron Fan), Yin Yang Pen Brush, Steel "Yo-Yo" Meteors, Wind and Fire Wheels.
In general, most Liang Zhenpu style practitioners are concentrated in Beijing, although Tian Jinfeng is said to have taught in Xian for a short while, and Chu Guiting taught in Shanghai (as Chu was first a disciple of Xingyiquan
Xingyiquan
Xingyiquan is one of the major "internal" or Wudang styles of Chinese martial arts. The word translates approximately to "Form/Intention Boxing", or "Shape/Will Boxing", and is characterized by aggressive, seemingly linear movements and explosive power...
master Li Cunyi, his Baguazhang has different influences).