I've been rehabbing a foot injury since 2009. The bagua that I learned in Thailand has been really helpful in rebuilding proprioception. Honestly, its been helpful for a whole lot of things--changed my life. Thank you for the refresher course here...will be implementing this into my daily routine.
When doing the basic kou bu/bai bu it’s important to also mention that the hips should be opening (bai bu) and closing (kou bu) in unison with movements. If you simply twist at the knees you will damage them.
@@Poemsforpisces ok, the hip joint opens to facilitate the turning of the leg which ensures the knee stays aligned with the ankle and hip bone part of the pelvis. This opening of hips requires a release of tension so that the groin area of the hip folds open or folds closed - as if opening and closing a book. It's not easy to explain, it requires a bit if awareness and practice. What people, especially beginners, often do is allow the knee to turn inward relative to the foot and ankle, which will put excess strain on knee ligaments. Over time this would likely lead to knee damage. Try to think of the ball and socket joint of the hip as a gate that swings open and closed, with the thigh, knee, ankle and foot all aligned below the point of rotation. The same applies to the outward rotation (or opening), care must be taken not to twist the knee. You need to rotate outwardly (opening) in the hip on the side of leg that is turning outward and rotate inwardly (closing) of the side of the leg that is turning inward. The ball and socket joint of the hip doesn't just open and close like a gate, because it can rotate in many directions, but in this stepping movement we are only getting the hip to open and close along a vertical axis. The knee can bend in line with this vertical axis, as knee joint is perfectly designed for bending inline with thighs and shins. The knee joint is not designed to twist against the line of the thigh and shin bones. Some twisting tension will occur in the knee joint if you allow knee joint to collapse/buckle inwards while turning the leg in, or if you allow the knee to push outward while turning leg outward. Twisting the knee joint will eventually cause damage, unless you take care of these movements and do exercises to strengthen knee ligaments. I hope this helps.
@@Poemsforpisces I'm glad you found it helpful. I've never learnt Baguazhang, although I find it interesting. However, I've been fortunate to have found a couple of excellent Taiji teachers over the years, so I am aware of some of the mechanics and energetics of the internal arts. I still consider myself a beginner in many aspects, so I still need to learn from others, as we all do. But the hard work of practice is something each one of us has to do for ourselves. It's important to do two things: start and continue. That's what my old Taiji teacher used to say. Unfortunately, I failed to continue after starting with a lot of enthusiasm. However, in recent years I have picked it up again, but it's almost like starting from the beginning again.
Subbed. I have only small training (aikijujitsu in the police academy), but became quickly a fan of footwork. Relaxing hips and shoulders is a regular goal of mine when walking. I have a natural tendency to "scoot" my feet when I walk, as my wife calls it. Seeing this is like finding a hat that just fits. I look forward to devouring this excellent material. Thank you!
Ive been in karate for about 4 or 5 years, wanted to air bend and this is actually alot harder than it should be. Still not very hard to do but great focus is needed to do this practice properly and slowly. Fantastic i will be doing this kou bu and bai bu for balance
Supremely grateful to have this video and this clear instruction of Bagua Zhang available, I have wanted to learn for years but haven’t had an accessible teacher. Thank you
This is an exceptionally well done tutorial, masterfully done, meticulously detailed. REALLY looking forward to future videos from you on the palms and circle walking! Hope you are able to publish those soon!
@@jiayodotcom Great job! Subscribed! It's very difficult to find "the basics" of bagua so patiently demonstrated with (deceptively) simple yet essential foundational exercises.
gracias por explicar paso a paso, quiero aprender la forma pero no tengo un maestro cerca para las indicaciones como estas, es de gran ayuda para comenzar. saludos
Will definitely be keeping an eye out for any further parts! Looking to learn a new martial art, and have always been fascinated with Baguazhang! Thank you Sifu Brandon!
Excellent instruction that anyone should be able to follow. I have never learnt Bagua, but this video might help me to at least get a feel for it. I have done a fair bit of Judo, Kung Fu and Taiji. However, this is quite different, although I can see it has a lot in common with Taiji principles. Most baguazhang videos go straight into the circling forms, without any basic foundation preparation, so this video definitely helps prepare a good foundation.
I have plantar fasciitis, and I lost my thyroid to cancer in 2017 and have been struggling with all of the changes that has brought to my body (weight gain, chronic fatigue, brain fog, etc.). I've been wanting to learn bagua zhang for a few years now because I think it would be ideal for helping me heal my body and start getting back into shape. And, let's be perfectly honest here, I would not have discovered it if not for Avatar: The Last Airbender. So all of you above me in the comments (or below if you sorted newest to oldest) may be wanting to learn airbending because you're all a bunch of nerds (my people 🥰), but I am learning airbending for my health.
Thanks. I really want to learn the circle walking with the basic palm positions. My goal is to have a simple adjunct to my slow tai chi set, something that will raise my heart rate a little. I also understand that the static palm/arm postures have some of the benefits of Zhan Zhuang.
Although a fan of Avatar the last Airbender, and definitely want to learn air bending, I'm more here for learning a style to help me in my meditation, I do practice Tai chi, I'm actually getting myself to practice again and I want to learn qi gong as well, I've been told the 3 are connected and trying to learn more about each and so on. This is definitely a great video to begin with really can't wait to practice this more 😊
walk slowly, heel to toe - five seconds for each step. The inside leg should be square and the outside should guide. Most importantly, keep low, very low - your legs are just taking you for a walk while your body attacks/slips/blocks.
This is really wonderful. Do you offer more of these beginner classes..I would love to do more and then begin the circle using this knowledge. Thsnk you!
for an extra degree of difficulty keep the rear heel of the front foot level with the ground as it moves forward passing the front footand becoming the front foot ,in other words never show the sole of your foot, the foot stays level all the time
I wasn't expecting so many people here to be so excited with airbending as I am...I am trying to be an airbender in the way if thinking too...I have already killed too many ants and moths
Avatar: The Last Airbender started in 2005. I've been practicing bagua zhang since 1998. I didn't start practicing bagua to copy the TV show. The TV show copied us :)
You already know I searched this up trying to air bend
*Day 3 of Lockdown 3 in the UK be like:*
Same, only difference is i am trying to mimic zaheer
yep same here
What would I have to search for to get a hit on earth, fire and water bending as well?
@@Diogatos You could search what the bending was based on, thats what I did to find this one. It was on nikelodean aswell
I've been rehabbing a foot injury since 2009. The bagua that I learned in Thailand has been really helpful in rebuilding proprioception. Honestly, its been helpful for a whole lot of things--changed my life. Thank you for the refresher course here...will be implementing this into my daily routine.
When doing the basic kou bu/bai bu it’s important to also mention that the hips should be opening (bai bu) and closing (kou bu) in unison with movements. If you simply twist at the knees you will damage them.
wdym by opening and closing of the hips?
@@Poemsforpisces ok, the hip joint opens to facilitate the turning of the leg which ensures the knee stays aligned with the ankle and hip bone part of the pelvis. This opening of hips requires a release of tension so that the groin area of the hip folds open or folds closed - as if opening and closing a book. It's not easy to explain, it requires a bit if awareness and practice. What people, especially beginners, often do is allow the knee to turn inward relative to the foot and ankle, which will put excess strain on knee ligaments. Over time this would likely lead to knee damage.
Try to think of the ball and socket joint of the hip as a gate that swings open and closed, with the thigh, knee, ankle and foot all aligned below the point of rotation. The same applies to the outward rotation (or opening), care must be taken not to twist the knee. You need to rotate outwardly (opening) in the hip on the side of leg that is turning outward and rotate inwardly (closing) of the side of the leg that is turning inward.
The ball and socket joint of the hip doesn't just open and close like a gate, because it can rotate in many directions, but in this stepping movement we are only getting the hip to open and close along a vertical axis. The knee can bend in line with this vertical axis, as knee joint is perfectly designed for bending inline with thighs and shins. The knee joint is not designed to twist against the line of the thigh and shin bones. Some twisting tension will occur in the knee joint if you allow knee joint to collapse/buckle inwards while turning the leg in, or if you allow the knee to push outward while turning leg outward. Twisting the knee joint will eventually cause damage, unless you take care of these movements and do exercises to strengthen knee ligaments.
I hope this helps.
@@markdonovan1540 it certainly does!! Ty so much for tsking the time. That was so well explained.
@@Poemsforpisces I'm glad you found it helpful. I've never learnt Baguazhang, although I find it interesting. However, I've been fortunate to have found a couple of excellent Taiji teachers over the years, so I am aware of some of the mechanics and energetics of the internal arts. I still consider myself a beginner in many aspects, so I still need to learn from others, as we all do. But the hard work of practice is something each one of us has to do for ourselves. It's important to do two things: start and continue. That's what my old Taiji teacher used to say. Unfortunately, I failed to continue after starting with a lot of enthusiasm. However, in recent years I have picked it up again, but it's almost like starting from the beginning again.
Not only is he an expert of wushu he's also a master motion graphics animator 💯!
awesome lesson! this is the style of wushu material I've been looking on internet and didn't find until now... looking forward to the next lesson! 加油！
Glad you enjoyed the video, Giovane! I’ll be making more soon :)
I agree with Giovanni. Very clear and understandable. Thank you!
Subbed. I have only small training (aikijujitsu in the police academy), but became quickly a fan of footwork. Relaxing hips and shoulders is a regular goal of mine when walking. I have a natural tendency to "scoot" my feet when I walk, as my wife calls it.
Seeing this is like finding a hat that just fits. I look forward to devouring this excellent material.
Thank you!
I can airbed now this was very easy to understand I give this video a ten out of ten
Ive been in karate for about 4 or 5 years, wanted to air bend and this is actually alot harder than it should be. Still not very hard to do but great focus is needed to do this practice properly and slowly. Fantastic i will be doing this kou bu and bai bu for balance
Supremely grateful to have this video and this clear instruction of Bagua Zhang available, I have wanted to learn for years but haven’t had an accessible teacher. Thank you
Thank you for the basic Chinese terminology also.
This is an exceptionally well done tutorial, masterfully done, meticulously detailed. REALLY looking forward to future videos from you on the palms and circle walking! Hope you are able to publish those soon!
Glad you enjoyed it, Winfield! Hoping to eventually make more videos :)
@@jiayodotcom Great job! Subscribed! It's very difficult to find "the basics" of bagua so patiently demonstrated with (deceptively) simple yet essential foundational exercises.
@@jiayodotcom funny I was trying to learn jet li style he did in the one movie he was doing while he was in his Dojo room
I love this, is so calming, yet my brain and body are working hard to get the movements right ❤❤
You have a very nice and calming voice.
Hey there....thanks for sharing knowledge about these arts...it helps a lot....please continue sharing more about these.....god bless you❤❤❤❤❤
This is just what I needed, I am planning to delve a little deeper into this for the purposes of self defense and meditation mainly.
Thank you Sifu
I love how you explain this art. I am very hopeful that i absorb your teachings properly Thank you 😊
Glad you enjoy the videos!
I AM AIRBENDER NOWWWWW
gracias por explicar paso a paso, quiero aprender la forma pero no tengo un maestro cerca para las indicaciones como estas, es de gran ayuda para comenzar. saludos
Very good. Very faithful to dong hai chuan ❤
I so wish there was more here 🥰
I searched it up because this is the same style Neji uses in Naruto lmao 🤣
This is very good - Ba Gua walking is very complex. you can't get too much basics.
Will definitely be keeping an eye out for any further parts! Looking to learn a new martial art, and have always been fascinated with Baguazhang! Thank you Sifu Brandon!
Your Bagua lessons are wonderful. More, more please.
Thank you so much!! This is what I've been looking for!!
Glad you found it ;)
Thanks for showing the world my favorite Martial Art. Your Neji in real life
Heard about this martial art long ago but my 1st time reaaly watching basic. Ive prcatice tai chi before though
😂 So many people want to learn bending arts of Avatar.... me too 😅
I consider myself being an air-nomad and airbender 🤚💨 🧡
(Bagua Zhang)
Невероятно, очень круто. Спасибо!
Thank you for such clear instruction and quality of video. Been doing this stepping all day now because of this.
Excellent instruction that anyone should be able to follow. I have never learnt Bagua, but this video might help me to at least get a feel for it. I have done a fair bit of Judo, Kung Fu and Taiji. However, this is quite different, although I can see it has a lot in common with Taiji principles. Most baguazhang videos go straight into the circling forms, without any basic foundation preparation, so this video definitely helps prepare a good foundation.
That's why Aang moved to Taiji after mastering Bagua. And it's why he was such a natural at it.
One bedroom in Brooklyn NY... i felt that!!
Hey can you make a playlist on bagua zhang training ??, Sir , thank you .!!!
Anjan am admi varatiya!
"Good, good" - " What is good, teacher?" - "All wrong!"
so what's right?
Xie Xie Nin Jiashou! Great info and attention to detail. Thank you for sharing this art.
Glad you enjoyed the video, John!
I have plantar fasciitis, and I lost my thyroid to cancer in 2017 and have been struggling with all of the changes that has brought to my body (weight gain, chronic fatigue, brain fog, etc.). I've been wanting to learn bagua zhang for a few years now because I think it would be ideal for helping me heal my body and start getting back into shape. And, let's be perfectly honest here, I would not have discovered it if not for Avatar: The Last Airbender. So all of you above me in the comments (or below if you sorted newest to oldest) may be wanting to learn airbending because you're all a bunch of nerds (my people 🥰), but I am learning airbending for my health.
Very good lessons, thank you very much.
Thank you for these detailed instructions! And, I am just curious: your shoes look comfortable for this. What are they, please?
thank you for this priceless instruction your donation to our health will be used wisely 🙏
Thanks. I really want to learn the circle walking with the basic palm positions. My goal is to have a simple adjunct to my slow tai chi set, something that will raise my heart rate a little. I also understand that the static palm/arm postures have some of the benefits of Zhan Zhuang.
Thank you very easy to follow I hope I become good at Bagua zhang
This is Really awesome man. Much thanks ^_^
this is very cool. i really appreciate the time you took in recording this.
Although a fan of Avatar the last Airbender, and definitely want to learn air bending, I'm more here for learning a style to help me in my meditation, I do practice Tai chi, I'm actually getting myself to practice again and I want to learn qi gong as well, I've been told the 3 are connected and trying to learn more about each and so on. This is definitely a great video to begin with really can't wait to practice this more 😊
walk slowly, heel to toe - five seconds for each step. The inside leg should be square and the outside should guide. Most importantly, keep low, very low - your legs are just taking you for a walk while your body attacks/slips/blocks.
Please set e playlist sir
Very clear and detailed ... thank you!
Cool! What lineage of Baguazhang do you teach?
Hello can anyone learn how to to this l love avtrar the last airbender as kid if you could get back to me that would be aswome
Who else is trying to
Mimic avatar and learn
The closest thing to
Bending
Only the watching is relaxing
Dude this is amazing. Thanks! I've subscribed and will practice this for today and watch a new one later on
what style of bagua is this
Yes I can airbend now
Nice!
when will part 3 be available?
I have a question when turning left and right do you bend your knees slightly edit: nvm I just saw you do bend the knees slightly 😅
Here because my main xiaoyu from tekken is practicing this as her fighting style along with Piguaquan
wow I was surprised by the beginning footwork, its actually how I walk naturally, got a bit of a flat foot haha
very good instruction shifu
This is really wonderful. Do you offer more of these beginner classes..I would love to do more and then begin the circle using this knowledge. Thsnk you!
I already know Judo...but I still want to learn this just in case anything happens or when I'm bored
What is the goal of the footing above the ground? Does it really help?
Good god, man.
Im here cause of ling xiaoyu
Which style of baguazhang is it?
me wanting to air bend hand have the byakugan
❤❤❤
for an extra degree of difficulty keep the rear heel of the front foot level with the ground as it moves forward passing the front footand becoming the front foot ,in other words never show the sole of your foot, the foot stays level all the time
I really one this guy and he's good however om so some of this naturally
who come here to learn airbending martial arts
What family of Bagua is this?
Hi, is it suitable for absolutely beginner like me.
This video is intended for beginners.
Subtítulos en español? No? Subtítulos en inglés aunque sea?
No hay subtítulos en español. Lo siento.
I wasn't expecting so many people here to be so excited with airbending as I am...I am trying to be an airbender in the way if thinking too...I have already killed too many ants and moths
I killed a deer with my car last week. Still stressing out about it, actually.
Please tell me if there is someone who is bored in quarantine and wants to be airbender?
I just wanna be an Airbender
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
i have a book on gao bagua
I just want to learn gentle fist
Same here lol
Same neji is my favorite
👍
All this talk of air bending what about gentle fist
I just wanna fight like Gong Er in grandmaster 🤣🤣
WHat is the purpose of this?
Hey Brandon inside foot steps first.
Peace
Am I the only one who is only watching this because of neji and hinata 😅
cheng school gao bagua style
I see knee bending but no air bending
Why don't you have airbending tattoos????🤔
Avatar: The Last Airbender started in 2005. I've been practicing bagua zhang since 1998. I didn't start practicing bagua to copy the TV show. The TV show copied us :)
@@jiayodotcom nice😂
@@jiayodotcom man if you started 1 year later I would of said where is your byakugan
@@itzchrisyt2300 I don't watch any of the shows you're referencing, so I have no idea what you're talking about.
Me trying to learn how to do the Byakugan 8 trigram airpalm:
HYUGA CLAN FOREVER
Hyuuga Neiji brought me here
Same HYUGA CLAN FOREVER
8 trigrams 2 palms
Junge mach das doch erstmal 10 Jahre für dich und wenn du dann feststellest das du was kannst
Mach von mir aus nen Video, wenn’s sein muss😂