Bagua and Xingyi: An Intersection of the Straight and Curved

Baguaquan and xingyiquan are two styles that complement each other as yin does yang. Bagua is known for its circular movements and its practice of "circle walking." Xingyi embodies characteristic linear movements said to be derived from the logical strategies for using spear and staff.
How fortunate we are to include writings in this anthology by leading authorities on these styles. Separated into three sections, the first features bagua. Allen Pittman presents five variations of the "sing...