Here is the new book Introduction to Baguazhang just out July 27, 2021. It's available from fine retailers and even Amazon, should there be no fine retailers in your part of the world.
Wang Shujin 1904-1981
Bagua Swimming Body Palms, by Wang Shujin
Our latest book in the Wang Shujin series by Kent Howard and Chen Hsiao-Yen. (click image to pre-purchase)
Bagua Linked Palms, by Wang Shujin
Our first translation in the Wang Shujin series by Kent Howard and Chen Hsiao-Yen, featuring Wang's first Bagua form (Click image to purchase)
About the Translator and Editor
- Kent Howard
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Kent Howard is a writer, educator, and martial arts instructor. He teaches Nonviolent Self-Defense, Bagua Zhang, and Taiji Quan in workshops and seminars throughout the U.S. and Europe. For more information on Nonviolent Self-Defense, please visit his site below. Contact: kentfhoward@gmail.com
Chico News & Review Article on Bagua Linked Palms
Bagua Zhang
Eight Trigrams Palms
Wang teaching in Taiwan 1978
Wang and assistant instructor Lai Tiancao in Taiwan (courtesy Marnix Wells)
Bagua Zhang Connected Palms
"Hands Embrace the Yin-Yang Fish; Feet Tread the Bagua Diagram"
Walking the Circle
Crouching Tiger
The Hawk
The Snake
The Monkey
Zhan Zhuang (Standing Meditation)
Wang Shujin Demonstation
Bagua Zhang Double Sword Set
Wang demonstrating an unidentified form.
The Invincible Belly
Author Robert W. Smith tried and failed on Wang's paunch.
Wang's Memorial in Beijing at Dong Haiquan's Grave Site
(photo courtesy of Bill Lewitt)
Wang's Tomb in Tsao Twun, Taiwan
Annual Memorial Service
Wang's Students and Grand-students Perform Tai Chi
Performing Wang's 'Bagua Connected Palms' Form
Huang Jinsheng, one of Wang Shujin's close disciples
Giant Peng Spreads Wings
Wang Fulai, head instructor of Wang's former school
