The classic 64 movements of Bagua Zhang are divided into 8 sections, with 8 movements in each section, corresponding to the 64 hexagrams of the Yi Jing(易经). Its content is rich and its movements are varied, making it suitable for both solo practice and partner practice. Its defensive and offensive capabilities are prominent, making it a strong martial art. However, one must first master the turning movements before learning the 64 movements, as only after mastering the turning movements can one grasp the essence of the 64 movements.     

 

The movements and images within the software were performed and captured by Gao Jiwu(高继武), a well-known martial artist (a 8th-degree martial artist in Chinese martial arts and the 5th generation inheritor of Bagua Zhang), and his disciple, Fan Weipeng(范玮朋）, was responsible for creating and compiling the software as a teaching application to make traditional martial arts accessible to the general public.     

 

Gao Jiwu's profile: the fifth generation inheritor of Baguaquan, the third generation head of the Gao family Baguaquan, the fifth president of the Beijing Wushu Association Baguaquan Research Institute, vice president of the China Folk Wushu Federation, 8th dan in Wushu, successfully applied and obtained approval for Beijing Baguaquan to be listed as a Chinese intangible cultural heritage project during his tenure.     

 

Users can:  

1. View the 64 hand routines of Bagua Zhang through the "Quanpu" (martial arts manual).  

2. Users can view each move demonstration in 360 degrees;  

3. You can pause the practice at any time, and click the hand circle to view the details of the hand movements.  

4. Individual exercises can be repeated for practice;  

5. Users can switch between viewing actions at 0.3X, 1X, and 1.2X speeds.  

6. The software can switch between English and Chinese languages.     

 

The latest version has the following major updates:  

1. The scene has been updated to a traditional Chinese ink style, and the character art has been optimized.  

2. Added illustrated instructions for the basics of eye, palm, fist, body, leg, and foot techniques.  

3. Added a fixed-pose explanation function for martial arts practice (with voiceover).  

4. Pause the hand close-up view to add a teaching video of Gao Jixiu's personal instructions on the usage of martial arts moves;  

5. There has been an addition of a main character introduction.  

 

To promote and popularize traditional Chinese martial arts culture, "Bagua Zhang 64 Hands" is finally available for free download! New users can practice and experience all the functions of the first 16 Bagua Zhang moves. However, due to the fact that the software was developed by a team without any funding, the functions and explanations of the last 48 moves and postures require an upgrade to VIP users. We kindly ask our martial arts enthusiast friends to understand and bear with us. All revenue from the software sales will be invested in the subsequent optimization of the product. Of course, all existing users who have purchased the "Bagua Zhang 64 Hands" software will not need to pay for the new functions included in this update.    

 

If you enjoy this work, feel free to join us in the QQ group 983047333 for discussion. Thank you for your support!  

 

Welcome to follow the social accounts of the developers to see what updates they have been working on recently:  

WeChat Official Account: 彩蛋实验室

Bilibili: 后海清晨跑跑步 

Weibo: 传统武术-百家拳