Yin Style Lion Strikes

This is a quick summary of the 8 Strikes or Powers of the Yin Style Baguazhang Lion System.


Dr Xie discusses the foundational practices and strikes.


Sweeping: cuts like a paring knife below the surface


Smashing/Cutting: Tight fist, hammers; Like cutting with a piece of glass, small circular motions


Chopping: Cuts like an ax


Hooking: to hook or hang on a hook


Shocking: to shake or shock a quick jolt


Blocking: to keep or ward off


Seizing: to capture and catch


Grasping: to hold or take