Comments on: Air Avatars Know Nothing About Mud Stepping http://ubagua.com/air-avatars-know-nothing-about-mud-stepping/ Circular Strength Training: For the Spirit Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:26:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: S.Smith http://ubagua.com/air-avatars-know-nothing-about-mud-stepping/comment-page-1/#comment-39 S.Smith Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:12:32 +0000 http://ubagua.com/?p=72#comment-39 Master Montaigue learned from Master Ho Ho-Choy. He practices Jiang Rong Qiao forms and linear works put forth by Yen Te-Hwa. His book Baguazhang: Fighting Secrets of the Eight Trigram Palms offers those details and is a severely complete reference to develop good form. I don't know more about his lineage, and histories are not my forte (but I sure like <a>the stories...</a>). Master Montaigue learned from Master Ho Ho-Choy. He practices Jiang Rong Qiao forms and linear works put forth by Yen Te-Hwa.

His book Baguazhang: Fighting Secrets of the Eight Trigram Palms offers those details and is a severely complete reference to develop good form.

I don’t know more about his lineage, and histories are not my forte (but I sure like the stories…).

]]> By: josh young http://ubagua.com/air-avatars-know-nothing-about-mud-stepping/comment-page-1/#comment-38 josh young Sat, 15 Aug 2009 15:31:49 +0000 http://ubagua.com/?p=72#comment-38 Where did Erle study Bagua, who with and for how long? Where did Erle study Bagua, who with and for how long?

]]> By: SS http://ubagua.com/air-avatars-know-nothing-about-mud-stepping/comment-page-1/#comment-12 SS Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:51:54 +0000 http://ubagua.com/?p=72#comment-12 I orientate my Baguazhang with quidance from <a href="http://www.taijiworld.com/bagua.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">WTBA Baguazhang</a>. They wrap around Zhang Zhao Dong's circular formation and Yen Te-Hwa's linear form. (How's that for spoiling a mystery?). I follow Erle Montaigue's works and I sink into my own imaginings, body, and vitality. The gritting grip on relaxation is where I sink my heart. I orientate my Baguazhang with quidance from WTBA Baguazhang. They wrap around Zhang Zhao Dong’s circular formation and Yen Te-Hwa’s linear form. (How’s that for spoiling a mystery?).

I follow Erle Montaigue’s works and I sink into my own imaginings, body, and vitality. The gritting grip on relaxation is where I sink my heart.

]]> By: Chris Haynes http://ubagua.com/air-avatars-know-nothing-about-mud-stepping/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Chris Haynes Sat, 06 Dec 2008 15:08:23 +0000 http://ubagua.com/?p=72#comment-10 Hello again! "Mud-stepping is a peculiar method of gaining…." Directional changeability, superior fighting angle, proper balance and structure while transiting through space. What style of bagua do you train in? From what I have experienced (and perhaps it is more particular to Gao style Bagua) mud stepping can be practiced slow OR fast. It is best to take the time to train both because both have their benefits. Mud stepping is a foundational practice of quality Bagua and should not be overlooked. I am glad that you posted about it as it draws more attention to the subject. Take care and train well! Chris Haynes www.gaostylebaguausa.com Hello again!

“Mud-stepping is a peculiar method of gaining….”
Directional changeability, superior fighting angle, proper balance and structure while transiting through space.

What style of bagua do you train in?
From what I have experienced (and perhaps it is more particular to Gao style Bagua) mud stepping can be practiced slow OR fast. It is best to take the time to train both because both have their benefits.
Mud stepping is a foundational practice of quality Bagua and should not be overlooked.
I am glad that you posted about it as it draws more attention to the subject.

Take care and train well!
Chris Haynes
http://www.gaostylebaguausa.com

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