Xuan Shen Bagua Zhang
Bagua Zhang, full name Xuan Shen Bagua Zhang, formerly known as Ba Pan Zhang, is a martial and internal cultivation art based on spiral power. “Circular Step work” is emphasized and “Internal work with Qi’ is the focus. The walking and standing meditation involves twisting and spiraling while in a state of constant movement and fluid change of direction, combined with dynamic footwork. Over time, very soft but powerful movements emerge, which reflect pure harmony and beauty to the viewer. But the beginning is very basic and repetition-oriented. Achieving more beautiful, faster and more explosive movements depends on the student's perseverance and consistency in repeating these basics. It is also about self-healing, strengthening the internal energy flow and the resulting immune power.
It is suitable for all age groups and can be considered as an excellent introductory art to the internal arts, as it requires no previous experience in other sports or arts.
Its history goes back to Daoist practices (and the practice of walking around fire in Shamanic rituals) where priests performed rituals in circles and around 9 palaces (Pillars). These rituals have different foundations and there are different reasons for the alternation of energies with the 8 triagrams. These rituals also have functions such as expelling bad or negative energies. The well-known founder of today's Ba Gua Zhang has added sophisticated martial art methods to these practices. It is the INTELLIGENT POWER that constitutes Ba Gua Zhang.
Bagua is taught as group classes and/or private lessons.
Instructors : Adnan Erzen (İstanbul), Gizem Kara (İzmir), Ali Yörükoğlu (İstanbul)
For private lessons, you can contact us for your preferred instructor via the contact form.
