Sunday, September 21, 2008

Liang Style Baguazhang

Liang Style Baguazhang is the style of Baguazhang descended from Liang Zhenpu , the youngest disciple of Baguazhang's founder, Dong Haichuan. In general, most lineages of Liang style descend from either Guo Gumin or Li Ziming :

*Dong Haichuan
**Liang Zhenpu
***Guo Gumin
****Gao Ziying
****Liu Jiemin
***Li Shao'an
***Li Ziming
****Ma Chuanxu
****Wang Shitong
****Zhao Dayuan
****Di Guoyong
****Zhang Quanliang
****Wang Tong
****Sui Yunjiang
****Li Gongcheng

In general, Liang style appears somewhat similar to both Yin and Cheng styles.

As its technical basis, Liang style baguazhang has the "eight old palms" , from which more complicated linking forms are derived. Liang style is also known for its large array of weapons .

In general, most Liang style practitioners are concentrated in Beijing.

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