Martial Arts: Pa Kua
Pa Kua (pronouced “Ba-Gua”, sometimes spelled Ba Kua or Ba Qua) is one of the Chinese internal systems, which practice Chi Gong breathing exercises as well as weapons and meditation (also see Tai Chi and Hsing-I).
Pa Kua is known for its evasive footwork, including the characteristic circle walking and the spiraling, coiling, drilling, twisting, and spinning movements, combined with powerful palm heel strikes.
Pa Kua is as much a martial arts combat style as it is a martial art taught for its health benefits.
Origin of Pa Kua: China, 19th century (Qing Dynasty)
Founded by Dong Hai Chuan (also spelled Tung Hai Chuan) in Beijing, China
January 5th, 2006 at 5:26 am
read so much about this art. would really love to find uk teachers
February 17th, 2006 at 12:49 pm
Pa Kue is an awesome fighting style! I have my daughter enrolled in a class for it because she didn’t want to dance. Instead, she uses that martial ar […] more
July 23rd, 2006 at 3:20 am
I personally practice this method. I’m only a yellow belt, however I do find this quite useful. One of the basic practices is to actually evade other […] more
September 23rd, 2006 at 9:33 pm
Gorgeous style. I would love to learn it, havent found any near by school here in Fl, but i defenitely drive a few miles for it. If anyone knows anyth […] more
October 2nd, 2006 at 2:22 pm
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October 17th, 2006 at 4:40 am
In response to Pa Kua schools in Florida. I took a mixed martial arts style for awhile and have been thinking about returning to the school. The nam […] more
December 7th, 2006 at 12:37 pm
Can someone help me out here please? If Pa Kua is not a form of Kung Fu, how is it that I do Pa Kua in the style of Kung Fu that I do?
January 4th, 2007 at 4:37 pm
Pa Kua is a number of things. Firstly it is most definitely a style of Kung Fu. It is one of the nei chia, or internal arts along side Hsing-I and T […] more
January 4th, 2007 at 4:53 pm
I have been practising Pa Kua for about twenty years now. This is an art that focuses on the palm as a weapon. Power is developed through the legs a […] more
January 22nd, 2007 at 8:29 am
Pa Kua is not a martial art. What you are talking about is Pa Kua Chang. Pa Kua is an ancient Knowledge.
March 4th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
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April 27th, 2007 at 11:24 am
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May 15th, 2007 at 12:45 pm
hello -is anyone out there?
August 8th, 2007 at 8:24 am
Bagua is a very leathal and misunderstood art. Sometimes called the Art of the Overkill by its enemies. Every strike in the Bagua style is potentially […] more
November 9th, 2007 at 3:38 am
Is there anyone who teaches Pa Kua in India ?
April 15th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
In Chinese, “Pa” means eight and “Kua” means changes. Pa-Kua, the art of the “Eight Changes”, is thus a complete knowledge helping us through the e […] more