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The Evolution and Essence of Wudang Baguazhang
Baguazhang, or the "Eight Trigram Palm," stands as one of the three primary internal martial arts of China. While its identity is deeply rooted in the late Qing Dynasty, its soul is tied to ancient Daoist cosmology and the rhythmic, ritualistic circle walking of the Wudang mountains.
Unlike linear styles, Baguazhang is defined by its circularity. It draws its theoretical framework from the Yi Jing (Book of Changes), utilizing the interplay of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements to create a martial system that is as much a moving meditation as it is a sophisticated method of combat.
A Chronological Journey: From Legend to Modern Revival
The history of Baguazhang flows through three distinct eras: the mystical training of its founder, its integration into various family lineages, and its 20th-century restoration at Wudang Mountain.
1. The Mastery of Dong Haichuan (Late 19th Century)
The art’s lineage begins with Dong Haichuan. Legend tells of a skilled martial artist who ventured into the mountains and encountered two Daoist masters. His training was unconventional:
The First Trial: Dong was instructed to walk in circles around a single tree for seven years. He practiced until his constant treading wore a deep trench into the earth and he achieved a state where the tree appeared to follow his movement.
The Second Trial: Once he mastered the single circle, he was taught to weave between two trees, practicing "Palm Changes" for another two years.
The Final Mastery: Only after nine years of circular devotion did the masters reveal the secrets of "Adaptation," granting Dong the fluidity of movement that defines the style today.
2. The Branching of Lineages
As Dong Haichuan’s teachings spread, his top disciples integrated their own experiences, leading to the "Big Four" styles: Cheng, Yin, Sun, and Wudang. While each school emphasizes different combat applications, they all retain the core "Turning Palms" (Zhuan Zhang) foundation established by Dong.
3.The Post-Cultural Revolution Restoration (1980s)
The Wudang lineage faced a period of obscurity during the mid-20th century. In the 1980s, as China sought to reclaim its cultural heritage, Daoist authorities searched for masters who had gone into hiding. Key figures like Lu Zi Jian emerged to help reconstruct the Wudang style, ensuring that the unique Standing Meditations and twisting power of the mountain remained intact.
The core of the Wudang system is built upon eight primary movements, known as the Wudāng Bāguà Zhang Pu:
- 单换掌 – Dān Huàn Zhang - Single Palm Change
- 双换掌 – Shuāng Huàn Zhang - Double Palm Change
- 托天掌 – Tuō Tiān Zhang - Supporting Heavens Palm
- 转身掌 – Zhuan Shēn Zhang - Turning Palm
- 顺势掌 – Shùn Shì Zhang - Flowing Palm
- 磨盘掌 – Mò Pán Zhang - Grinding Stone Palm
- 下势掌– Xià Shì Zhang - Downward Palm
- 五穿掌 – Wu Chuān Zhang - Five Piercing Palm
Holistic Vitality: Health and Combat
The practice of Wudang Bagua is a dual-purpose discipline. It treats the body as a single, connected unit of energy.
Physical Structure: The constant "walking the circle" strengthens the legs, improves joint mobility, and corrects spinal alignment. By twisting the waist, practitioners stimulate the kidneys and internal organs, while the deep breathing required for the movement enhances lung capacity and aerobic endurance.
Martial Philosophy: In combat, a Bagua practitioner is compared to water flowing around a stone. They use evasive footwork, palms, fingers, and elbows to strike from indirect angles.
An expert is said to move with the grace of a flying dragon, the vigilance of a guarding ape, the power of a crouching tiger, and the precision of a circling eagle.