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Ba Gua: Hidden Knowledge in the Taoist Internal Martial Art Paperback – December 22, 1998

by John Bracy (Author)
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Blue Snake Books (December 22, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1556432763
  • ISBN-13: 978-1556432767
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.4 x 11 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 starsA very good overview of Ba Gua theory and practice.
By scott taylor on January 11, 2000
Format: Paperback
This book was really good, it gave a great history section, overview of theory, and general explanation of what Ba Gua is about. There are very good explanations of internal power theory, the differences between the different levels of that theory(muscular effort to internal power, and what the differences are between each level). It also includes several two-man sets which are very good, and a section on applications. Strategy and actual applied fighting theory are elucidated to good depth, which made me quite happy. This book is a great overview, but don't buy it expecting to see tons of forms and the whole style laid out before you, there are a couple of chi-gung forms( with very good explanations), the aforementioned two man sets, and several applications. This book is a steal at 12 bucks and I would suggest it to anyone interested in Ba Gua- especially if you don't know anything about the style. This book presents the best introduction I have seen to Ba Gua, it's history and basic theory; one that clearly states what is esoteric and what is concrete, and is a very straightforward treatment of this style which is many times shrouded in obstrusity when discussed.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA necessary book for every library.
By A Customer on May 23, 1999
Format: Paperback
I am a former student of Master John Bracy, and a T'ai Chi instructor at the Kapiolani Women's Center and 24Hour Fitness in Hawaii. I studied T'ai Chi Ch'uan at Hsing Chen School of Internal Healing Arts and had the opportunity to observe private classes with my Sifu and his Ba Gua students. I remember hearing the shared laughter between teacher and student as they challenged each other using this mysterious and beautiful art. I found this book on Ba Gua to be informative and inspiring. I now incorporate the chapter on Ba Gua Qigong in my classes and my life and have made his book "required" reading for every student. They tell me that reading "Ba Gua" helped them achieve a deeper and clearer understanding of T'ai Chi as well as stimulate interest in learning more about Ba Gua. I hope that all students of the internal arts get a chance to read this well written work. It's like getting private lessons with the Grand Masters!
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5.0 out of 5 starsA well done introduction to the are of ba gua
By John Ball on January 4, 2002
Format: Paperback
Bracy and Liu's book is a great introduction to the art of ba gua. While I have studied tai chi, I have had very little experience with ba gua, and I found that this book answered many of my questions. It is not a training manual, but provides a taste of the flavor of the practices, drills, and martial techniques of the art. The text is well written and clear, and there are many pictures to illustrate the authors' points. Its discussion of the history of ba gua was especially interesting. My only complaint with the book is that the photos used to explain some of the two person techniques are hard to follow because they switch models at different points in the sequence of illustrations.
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3.0 out of 5 starsGreat history, superficial mechanics
By V. K. Lin on March 23, 2003
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I was mixed on this book. It presented a wonderful history and philosophical background for Hsing-Han Liu's Ba Gua, but the palms shown were the simplest levels (predominately qi gung), the applications were rudimentary (perhaps even watered down), and the mechanics simplistic. For a book that started to emphasize energy, proceeded to walking qi gung palms, a more appropriate finale would have been more sophisticated energy applications and/or development. Real insights from this incredibly experienced Ba Gua master would have been nice, and invaluable.
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5.0 out of 5 starsI was re inspired
By Mike H. on January 28, 2013
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It was some years since I practiced any kind of martial art. I picked up "Ba Gua Hidden Knowledge ..." and I'm so thankful that I did. I was inspired to once again practice, this time looking a a credible Ba Gua or Tai Chi teacher.
Jon Z
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5.0 out of 5 starsEXCELLENT! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
By George Washington on September 14, 2000
Format: Paperback
I got a hold of this book - as I do with all internal martial art books - thinking that this is another history book. It definitely is not just another history book. Authors Liu Xing-Han and John Bracy have delved deeper into the art with the inclusion of the alchemy of taoists of old, explaining their methods and motivations, bagua training sets, different models of ch'i cultivation with special notations and diagrams from Robert Becker's "The Body Electric," Baguazhang chi gung and more.
Well written, with compassion and excellence! 5 - stars!
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5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent
By A Customer on January 24, 1999
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An interesting book, well worth the cover price for the amount of information on the subject it covers. The material is well written and captivates the reader's attention. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in the internal arts.
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5.0 out of 5 starsBiased but complimentary recommendation to follow
By A Customer on April 25, 1999
Format: Paperback
Disclosure: Before I speak of the book, please note that I studied under the author John Bracy at his Costa Mesa Hsing Chen school for almost two years. I completed basic training in his system of kung fu, and had just begun some fairly intensive ba gua training with Mr. Bracy and with Mr. Eric Gulbrandson, one of Mr. Bracy's sixth generation lineaged disciples (featured in the two man drill section of the book). In addition, I contributed my editorial skills to Mr. Bracy in the writing of the book, being acknowledged most graciously on page vii.
That said, however, it has been some time since I saw the manuscript, and I cannot help but be impressed by the final product. Mr. Bracy and North Atlantic Books have produced a volume of which they may be proud.
This is a text that is meant to be more comprehensive, for example, than the concise and focused (and excellent) book by Robert Smith, "Pa Kua." It touches on many subjects in a successful attempt to broaden the appeal of an esoteric subject. Mr. Bracy spends a significant number of pages offering history and theory before getting to some practical applications. Concepts of psychology, qi, internal alchemy, taoism, physical puissance are all connected in a smooth, satisfying, and clear manner- the whole work is greater than the sum of its parts! The book does not approach ba gua in a "step here, step there, parry this way, turn that way" manner, but offers subtle and fundamental principles which, if learned early and well, are key to success as a ba gua martial artist.
As such, the book offers rewards to the beginner as well as to the experienced student. No beginner in the art should be without the historical knowledge and principles Mr. Bracy outlines.Read more ›
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Published on June 6, 2001 by Neil Foster
5.0 out of 5 starsMy students really liked this book

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Published on August 6, 2000 by Vincent J. Lasorso
3.0 out of 5 starsa decent book if you're not bothered by esoterica

I just reread the book and the following is my 'second impression'. Basically, I stand by what I wrote in my first review(which should appear in a few days' time unless it's... Read more

Published on September 11, 1999
3.0 out of 5 starsa book about internal art and NOT internal martial art

I skimmed through this book at a local bookstore. The following is my first impressions and if after second skimming if I feel I should retract, modify or supplement what I say... Read more

Published on September 9, 1999
4.0 out of 5 starsReally great history of the origins of ba gua

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