Yin Style Bagua Combatives

UK Training WorkshopFall 2021

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! ⾉卦熊形學

⾉卦者，⼭之象也。背身掌者，拳之式也。⾉者⽌也。⾉得乾之末陽，末陽主靜，故居東北陽弱之⽅。其於物也，則為熊形，其性最鈍，其物最威嚴，有豎項之⼒。以拳式之⽤⾔，則有靠身之勇，有拔樹之能，有抖搜之法。以拳之形式⾔，谓之背身掌。此拳上剛健，⽽中下柔順，有靜⽌之形，故取象為⾉卦。

Gen Trigram Bear System Theory

The Gen Trigram is symbolic of mountains. In martial arts, it is the Turning the Back Palm. Gen is stillness. Gen obtains the end of Yang from Qian, which signifies stillness, and occupies the northeast, the direction of weak Yang. As to objects, it is the form of the Bear, having the most blunt nature, yet is the most awe-inspiring, having an upright strength. As applied in martial arts, it has the courage of the leaning body, the ability to uproot trees, and the skill of shaking the body. The martial form is called the Turning the Back palm. This form is strong above, while smooth in the middle and below. Having the form of stillness, this is taken from the Gen Trigram.

Bear fighting method - Arcing attacks to the crotch are primary, Strike low and then high, hit left and then attack right.

Bear changing - Arms, body, back - multiple areas function as strike surfaces.

Bear characteristics - The back is used to attack; the strength is urgent and rushed, Bear emphasizes turning losing situations into victory.

Bear force Method - The legs are the root, the waist governs, the back emits power which passes through to the palm.

The eight attack methods of Bear System

Emphasis on usage according to the meaning of the attack method冲 Rushing - Straight, fast crashing strength – to the front, side, or angles; the force is tough

(“leathery”, not crisp) and urgent穿 Penetrating - Angled strength, threading through openings to enter, hurried and fast撤 Withdrawing - Agile footwork removes, works with hands and body to attack; withdrawing for

ease of entry带 Carrying - Carrying is a two-handed technique; a straight strength that feels short with a

shocking force to the opponent靠 Leaning - Uses a large contact area to attack - like a wall falling on the opponent振 Shocking - On contact, force spreads out into opponent from violent shaking vibration绵 Soft - Keeps opponent seized up, controlled, stuck, unable to apply his force or

withdraw 随 Following - Move feet and body along with opponent’s force, causing it to overextend

" 巽卦鳳形學

巽卦者,⾵之象也;⾵輪掌者,拳之式也。巽者⼊也,巽得坤之初陰,初陰主潛進,故居東南陽盛之⽅。其於物也,則為鳳形,其物為⽻蟲之⻑,有展翅之功;以拳式之⽤⾔,有點頭之式,有挾⼈之法,此拳亦為獅⼦滾球之形;以拳之形式⾔,謂之⾵輪掌。此拳上剛健,⽽下柔順,有⾵輪之形,故取象為巽卦。

Xun Trigram Phoenix System TheoryThe Xun Trigram is symbolic of wind. In martial arts, it is the Windmill Palm. Xun is entering. Xun obtains the beginning of Yin from Kun, which signifies concealed entering, and occupies southeast, the position of abundant Yang. As to objects, it is the form of the Phoenix, the elder of all birds, having the ability to extend its wings. As applied in martial arts, it has the form of nodding the head and the ability to trap under the arm. It also has the form of the lion rolling the ball. The martial form is called the Windmill palm. It is strong above, while smooth below, having the form of a windmill; this is taken from the Xun Trigram.

Phoenix fighting method - It uses a whipping strength, the arms are like saw blades, whirling and turning left and right

Phoenix changing - Now you see it, now you don’t. Alternating vigorous then flowing, difficult to distinguish light from heavy

Phoenix characteristics - The shoulder is like an axle, arms move like the wind. On contact, cutting to the bone

Phoenix force method - Feet are agile, waist directs across, shoulder emits power, palms like wind

The eight attack methods of Phoenix SystemEmphasis on usage according to the meaning of the attack method

闪 Dodging - swinging the arm like a baseball bat or slapping with the palm in whirling, horizontal or arcing strikes

展 Extending - serrating outward, repeatedly pushing, filing, rolling out, stuffing in劈 Chopping - using the forearm like a blade, in large arcs of motion振 Shocking - violent vibrating, shaking force generated from the core out into the limbs化 Transforming - scrape, file, roll over, turn out to dissolve force, keep it from being full卸 Removing - empty out opponent by breaking contact拳 Curling In - palm held in a fist, fist changing to palm, drawing in and holding inward碴 Stabbing - the tips of the palms used in arced, glancing strokes

# 坎卦蛇形學

坎卦者，⽔之象也﹔順勢掌者，拳之式也。坎者陷也，坎得乾之中陽，陽陷陰中，陽⼊⽽⽣潮，有坎中滿之象，故居正北⽔旺之⽅。其於物也，則為蛇形，其物最毒，其性最玲瓏，最活潑者也。有撥草之能。以拳式之⽤⾔，則有⽩蛇吐信之法，有雙頭蛇纏身之巧﹔以拳之形式⾔，謂之順勢掌，此拳外柔順，⽽內剛健，有丹⽥氣⾜之形，內外如⽔曲曲順流，無隙⽽不⼊，故取象為坎卦。

Kan Trigram Snake System TheoryThe Kan Trigram is symbolic of water. In martial arts, it is the Moving With the Force Palm. Kan is getting stuck in a trap. Kan obtains the middle Yang from Qian, Yang sunk within Yin, Yang entering and producing a swell, giving the shape of Kan full in the middle, occupying due north, the position of the water element. It is the form of the Snake, the most poisonous, the most nimble and lively of things. It has the ability to part the grass. As applied in martial arts, it has the method of white snake spitting out its tongue, cunning skill that plagues like a two-headed snake. The martial form is called the Moving With the Force Palm. This form is outwardly yielding, while strong within, having the shape of full breath in the lower abdomen, limbs and torso bending and flowing along like water, no crack that won't be entered, this is taken from the Kan Trigram.

Snake fighting method - Emphasis is on moving with the force rather than forcing open

Snake changing - Concealed and sudden in the execution of technique

Snake characteristics - A binding, constricting strength

Snake force Method - Snake borrows force methods of the other seven animals. When exerting force, it is like a tidal wave of water. When using contained strength, it is like a flood of water.

The eight attack methods of Snake SystemEmphasis on usage according to the meaning of the attack method

肩 Shoulder - Shoulder, Elbow, Knee, Hip are used powerfully肘 Elbow - in close range, in a highly concealed膝 Knee - manner, always available to strike and 跨 Hip - supplement as other Snake techniques are executed.探 Shooting - Searching out to test opponent’s reaction, point striking or piercing through 握 Holding - Tie up opponent so he can’t escape, like being bound with rope; can break or

choke with holds刁 Entrapping - Like an animal holding something in its mouth without causing harm - a

deceptive distraction from the attack that will follow拿 Grasping - Damage connective tissue and dislocate bones

Wednesday, October 13 - morning

" Dodging Combinations

910-915 Strength Posture TrainingPhoenix system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl

915-940 Foundational Dodging Strikes Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Dodging strikes

闪⼿打法 Dodging Strike Attack Methods开⼿闪 Opening Dodging (kāi shǒu shǎn)旋⼿闪 Whirling Dodging (xuán shǒu shǎn)撩⼿闪 Arcing Dodging (liāo shǒu shǎn)

940-1010 Dodging Strikes with Footwork Train the foundational Dodging attacks adding agility with 2- and 3- step methods1010-1040 Dodging Strike Combinations Train combinations of the foundational Dodging strikesA) Whirl Dodge; hook out + Whirl Dodge; Open DodgeB) Open Dodge; Flow Transform + Open Dodge; Upright Transform + Arc DodgeC) Open Dodge; Arc Dodge; Arc Dodge

A) Open Dodge; Slap Dodge; Cover and Slap Dodge + Hook KickB) Press Remove + Open Dodge; grab, Lead and Arc Chop; Slap Dodge; reverse direction + Slap DodgeC) Whirl Dodge; Elbow Curl In + Seize arm

1120-1155 Dodging Combination Application Apply Dodging strike combinations- Turn the circle / take side position / Windmill- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

1150-1200 Strength Posture TrainingPhoenix system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Dodging posture - Dodging force + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl

900-910 Phoenix System IntroductionUnderstanding Phoenix System Characteristics

1040-1120 Dodging Strike Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Dodging strikes with the other 7 Phoenix system attack methods / other animal system attacks

Wednesday, October 13 - afternoon

" Dodging Form + Extending Strikes

130-200 Circle Turning TrainingPhoenix System turning and foundational direction change Requirements and martial application

200-230 Holding & Lifting Dodging form Learn form and Holding & Lifting characteristicsHolding & Lifting Dodging1. Step out and open outward, rotate in + Lift into a Dodging palm strike as you diagonally advance2. Rotate in + turn the body, step around and Whirling Dodging strike to opposite leg3. Open step and advance into an Arcing Dodging strike 4. Twist the body into a crossed leg dropping stance and Whirl Dodge5. Advance around and execute an Arcing Dodging strike6. Cover upward, advance step and Opening Dodging strike7. Curling In hook back, rotate the body + step around in a Transform/Remove direction change230-315 Application of Dodging Form Apply the Holding & Lifting Dodging form- Turn the circle / take side position / Windmill - Use of primary / support hand - Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

315-345 Foundational Extending Strikes Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Extending strikes

展⼿打法 Extending Attack Methods平⼿展 Horizontal Extending (píng shǒu zhǎn)垂⼿展 Dropping Extending (chuí shǒu zhǎn)内⼿展 Inside Extending (nèi shǒu zhǎn)

345-415 Extending Strikes with Footwork Train the foundational Extending attacks adding agility with 2- and 3- step methods415-500 Extending Strike Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Extending strikes with the other 7 Phoenix system attack methods / other animal system attacks

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Thursday, October 14 - morning

! Rushing Combinations

910-915 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl

915-940 Foundational Rushing Strikes Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Rushing strikes

沖⼿打法 Rushing Attack Methods 踏⼿沖 Stamping Rushing Attack (tà shǒu chōng)贯⼿沖 Piercing Rushing Attack (guàn shǒu chōng)盖⼿沖 Covering Rushing Attack (gài shǒu chōng)

940-1010 Rushing Strikes with Footwork Train the foundational Rushing attacks adding agility with 2- and 3- step methods1010-1040 Rushing Strike Combinations Train combinations of the foundational Rushing strikesA) Wipe Strike, Stamp Rush, Pierce RushB) Sweep, Stamp Rush, Cover RushC) Pierce Rush, Stamp Rush, Cover Rush

A) Stamp Rush, Shoulder Lean, Arc palmB) Sweep, Stamp Rush, enter and Shoulder Lean, Arcing RushingC) Wipe, Pierce Rush, Sway Elbow, Stamp Rush

1120-1155 Rushing Combination Application Apply Rushing strike combinations- Turn the circle / take side position / Turn the Back- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

1150-1200 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Rushing posture - Rushing + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl

900-910 Bear System IntroductionUnderstanding Bear System Characteristics

1040-1120 Rushing Strike Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Rushing strikes with the other 7 Bear system attack methods / other animal system attacks

Thursday, October 14 - afternoon

! " Rushing + Chopping Forms

130-200 Circle Turning TrainingBear System turning and foundational direction change Requirements and martial application

200-230 Lying Step Rushing form Learn form and Lying Step characteristicsLying Step Rushing1. Withdraw and advance into a Stamping Rushing attack2. Advance to feet together, press down and execute a Drilling Rushing strike3. Advance into lying step, roll in + clear out into a turned over stuffing in Rushing strike4. Back step withdraw into a lying step and execute a Shooting fist 5. Dodge away in a lying stance, advance + hook out, advance again and Hooking Rushing strike6. Cover in, advance step and execute a Hooking Rushing strike7. Turn the waist, advance around and execute a Piercing Rushing direction change 230-315 Application of Rushing Form Apply the Lying Step Rushing form- Turn the circle / take side position / Turn the Back- Use of primary / support hand - Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

315-345 Foundational Chopping Strikes Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Chopping strikes

劈⼿打法 Chopping Strike Attack Methods 正⼿劈 Upright Chopping Strike (zhèng shǒu pī) 撩⼿劈 Arcing Chopping Strike (liāo shǒu pī) 掄⼿劈 Swinging Chopping Strike (lūn shǒu pī)

345-415 Turning the Back Chopping form Learn form and Turning the Back characteristicsTurning the Back Chopping1. Step out and open to the outside, diagonal advance and Upright Chopping strike 2. Withdraw step and hook back, diagonal advance and Swinging Chopping strike3. Withdraw step, press down, advance and Swinging Chopping strike4. Press down and cover in, advance and Upright Chopping strike5. Turn and back step into an Arcing Chopping strike6. Circle up and press cover as you advance step into a Swinging Chopping strike7. Cover in, advance around and execute an Arcing Chopping strike direction change415-500 Application of Chopping Form Apply the Turning the Back Chopping form

Friday, October 15 - morning ! Leaning Combinations900-910 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl 910-930 Foundational Leaning Attacks Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Leaning attacks

靠打法 Leaning Attack Methods冲肩靠 Rushing Shoulder Leaning (chōng jiān kào)穿背靠 Penetrating Back Leaning (chuān bèi kào)崩肋靠 Springing Ribs Leaning (bēng lèi kào)

930-1000 Leaning Attacks with Footwork Train the foundational Leaning attacks adding agility with 2- and 3- step methods1000-1030 Leaning Attack Combinations Train combinations of the foundational Leaning attacksA) open + Springing Ribs Lean, advance + Rushing Shoulder Lean, back step + Back LeanB) open + Springing Ribs Lean, enter + Horizontal Lean, C) Stamp Rush + Rushing Shoulder Lean + Penetrate Back Lean

A) Sweep, Stamp Rush, Penetrate Back Lean, Arc strike, Horizontal LeanB) Sweep, Stamp Rush, Penetrate Back Lean, drill + Shoulder Lean, enter + Pierce RushC) Sweep, Stamp Rush, Penetrate Back Lean, Low Carry 1115-1150 Leaning Combination Application Apply Leaning attack combinations- Turn the circle / take side position / Turn the Back- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

1150-1200 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Leaning posture - Leaning + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl

1030-1115 Leaning Attack Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Leaning attacks with the other 7 Bear system attack methods / other animal system attacks

Friday, October 15 - afternoon

# Snake System Combinations130-200 Circle Turning TrainingBear System turning and foundational direction change Requirements and martial application200-230 Foundational Elbow Strikes Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Elbow strikes

肘打法 Elbow Attack Methods抱肘 Holding Elbow (bào zhǒu)钉肘 Nailing Elbow (dīng zhǒu)摇肘 Swaying Elbow (yáo zhǒu)

230-300 Foundational Grasping Attacks Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Grasping attacks

拿⼿打法 Grasping Attack Methods探⼿拿 Shooting Grasping (tàn shǒu ná)握⼿拿 Holding Grasping (wò shǒu ná)刁⼿拿 Entrapping Grasping (diāo shǒu ná)

300-400 Snake System Combinations

Snake System Combinations 1-5400-450 Application of Snake System Combinations - Turn the circle / move with the opponent’s force- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

450-500 Snake System Combination Review

Saturday, October 16 - morning

! Carrying Combinations900-910 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl 910-930 Foundational Carrying Attacks Developing full body stopping power in the in the three foundational Carrying attacks

带⼿打法 Carrying Attack Methods 横⼿带 Horizontal Carrying attack (héng shǒu dài)上⼿带 Upper Carrying attack (shàng shǒu dài)下⼿带 Low Carrying attack (xià shǒu dài)

930-1000 Carrying Attacks with Footwork Train the foundational Carrying attacks adding agility with 2- and 3- step methods1000-1030 Carrying Attack Combinations Train combinations of the foundational Carrying attacksA) advance + Low Carry, back step + High Carry, advance + Horizontal CarryB) Arc strike to crotch, Cover Rush, Low CarryC) advance + High Carry, back step + Low Carry, advance + Wipe + Horizontal Carry

A) Wipe strike, Whirl Shift + Wipe Strike, Low CarryB) Sweep, Stamp Rush, Wipe Up, Withdraw + Low CarryC) Sweep, Low Carry + Shoulder Lean, High Carry + Nail Shoulder, drill under + Low Carry

1115-1150 Carrying Attack Combination ApplicationApply Carrying attack combinations- Turn the circle / take side position- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

1150-1200 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Carrying posture - Carrying + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl

1030-1115 Carrying Attack Combinations Combinations of the three foundational Carrying attacks with the other 7 Bear system attack methods / other animal system attacks

Saturday, October 16 - afternoon

! " Carrying + Curling In Forms

130-200 Circle Turning TrainingBear System turning and foundational direction change Requirements and martial application

200-230 Moving With the Force Carrying form Learn form and Moving With the Force characteristicsMoving With the Force Carrying1. Withdraw and advance into a Stamping Rushing attack2. Turn the body, advance and execute a Pressing Carrying attack3. Advance around and execute a Shooting Palm4. Advance step and execute a Horizontal Carry (palms out)5. Turn the body, advance around and execute a Low Penetrate attack6. Advance step and Uprooting the Tree Carrying attack7. Turn the waist, advance around and execute a Piercing Rushing direction change230-315 Application of Carrying Form Apply the Moving With the Force Carrying form- Turn the circle / take side position / Turn the Back - Use of primary / support hand - Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

315-345 Foundational Curling In Strikes Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Curling In strikes

拳⼿打法 Curling In Attack Methods肘⼿拳 Elbow Curling In Strike (zhǒu shǒu quán)蜷⼿拳 Fist Curling In Strike (quán shǒu quán)身⼿拳 Body Curling In Strike (shēn shǒu quán)

345-415 Reversing the Body Curling In form Learn form and Reversing the Body characteristicsReversing the Body Curling In1. Open step and Opening Dodging, Transforming Stabbing attack2. Advance step and Wrapping Around Elbow Curling In attack3. Turn over the arm and advance around, executing an Elbow Curling In attack4. Cover out, advance step and Elbow Curling In attack5. Turn the body, withdraw back step, Flinging Palm / Shooting Fist attack6. Advance step and Capturing Curling In attack7. Advance around and Chopping Strike direction change returning to the beginning415-500 Application of Curling In Form Apply the Reversing the Body Curling In form

Notes:

Sunday, October 17 - morning ! " Bear + Phoenix Strike Integration900-910 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl 900-930 Rushing Strike Combinations Developing full body stopping power in combinations of the foundational Rushing strikes

930-1000 Leaning Attack Combinations Developing full body stopping power in combinations of the foundational Leaning attacks1000-1030 Carrying Attack Combinations Developing full body stopping power in combinations of the foundational Carrying attacks

115-1150 Strike Combination Application Apply Bear and Phoenix system strike combinations- Turn the circle / take side position / Turn the Back- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

1150-1200 Strength Posture TrainingBear system posture - 8 attack methods + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Rushing posture - Rushing + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Leaning posture - Leaning + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirl Carrying posture - Carrying + roll out, wrap in, pull away, drill, twist, whirlNotes:

1030-1115 Integrated Strike Combinations Combinations of Rushing, Leaning and Carrying strikes with Phoenix and Snake system attacks

Sunday, October 17 - afternoon

# Snake System Combinations 130-200 Circle Turning TrainingSnake System turning and foundational direction change Requirements and martial application200-230 Foundational Shoulder Attacks Developing full body stopping power in the three foundational Shoulder strikes

肩打法 Shoulder Attack Methods 钉肩 Nailing Shoulder (dīng jiān) 扛肩 Carrying Shoulder (káng jiān)压肩 Pressing Shoulder (yā jiān)

230-300 Foundational Holding Attacks Developing full body binding power in the three foundational Holding attacks

握⼿打法 Holding Attack Methods内缠握 Inside Binding Holding (nèi chán wò)外缠握 Outside Binding Holding (wài chán wò)云缠握 Figure 8 Binding Hold (yún chán wò)

300-400 Snake System Combinations

Snake System Combinations 6-10400-450 Application of Snake System Combinations - Turn the circle / move with the opponent’s force- Use of primary / support hand- Draw out emptiness / attack emptiness- Interlocked usage

450-500 Snake System Combination Review

尹⽒⼋卦⼗⼆字令Twelve Guiding Principles of Yin Style Bagua

滚 roll out 裹 wrap in 争 pull away 钻 drill拧 twist旋 whirl⾛ move转 turn起 lift

落 place down摆 swing open 扣 hook closed

尹⽒⼋卦九功法Nine Special Skills of Yin Style Bagua

蹭 scrape 锉 file滚 roll

翻 turn over 缩 contract ⼩ small软 supple绵 soft

巧 artful/cunning

尹⽒⼋卦⼋纲要Eight Principles of Yin Style Bagua

⼀顶 One Top⼆正 Two Uprights 三尖 Three Tips

四稍 Four Extremities 五绝 Five Uniques 六合 Six Harmonies 七星 Seven Stars ⼋卦 Eight Trigrams