Smoky Mountain YSB Study Group Information

Blogs

Becoming the Lion - Jim Lindsay’s blog on his personal journey into the art of Yin Style Baguazhang. It is updated on a regular basis and includes a ton of insight into training in the Lion System. Jim is one of the members of the Smoky Mountain YSB Study Group.

Articles

A Brief Introduction to Yin Style Baguazhang - by He Jinbao - translated by Matt Bild. An excellent overview of the system from the “man” himself.

Training Yin Style - by Matt Bild - includes some photos and breaks down the basic training componets of YSB.

The Future of Yin Style Bagua - by the late Dr. Xie Peiqi - The former lineage holder to our system expresses his views on the future of YSB.

Yin Style Baguzhang - a great overview of the system that includes information on some of the branches.

Understanding Yin Style Bagua - by Andrew Nugget-Head - an excellent overview of the basics of YSB

Bagua Zhang vs. Pakua Chang - the gang at the European Branch of Yin Style Baguazhang posted this interesting article to answer the question of how to pronounce our art.

An Interview with Dr. Xie Peiqi - by Jarek Szymanski - the interview was conducted in 1999 and is a short overview of the system.

What is Qi? - by Arthur Makaris of the Vermont YSB Study Group.

Articles: The He Jinbao Interview Series by Richard Miller

Seizing and Grasping Attack Methods - an interview with He Jinbao by Richard Miller - if you want details on the theories behind the seizing and grasping palms, then this needs to be your point of reference. This collection of valuable insights is from an interview with He Jinbao, the current lineage holder of Yin Style Baguazhang. This article will provide many concepts that will assist in your development in the area of qin na.

An Interview with He Jinbao - by Richard Miller - He Jinbao discusses many aspects of training in YSB in great detail. This is an excellent read and is highly recommended.

Yin Style Baguazhang Forms - by Richard Miller - an excellent article that covers details of the various forms of baguazhang. If you want to dig deeper into understanding our forms/changes when take the time and read this article.

Articles: YSB Insight by Jim Lindsay

Beginning Yin Style Baguazhang in the Lion System - by Jim Lindsay - If you are new to YSB then this is the place to start. Jim covers what you need to know in regards to training in the demanding Lion system.

Being a Student - by Jim Lindsay - an inspiring article on what it means to be a student and a student of YSB specifically. Jim has over a decades experience in the education field and provides insight into the true meaning of being a student.

Articles: Animal System Series

The Animal Systems of Yin Style Bagua - a basic overview of each of the animal systems found within YSB

Lion/Qian System

Introduction to the Lion System - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi’s introduction to the Lion/Qian System of YSB.

Lion System Foundation Practices - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi gives advice on learning the demanding Lion System of YSB.

Lion System Sweeping Palm - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi covers many details on the first palm of the Lion/Qian System of YSB. Also includes his insight into some of the advanced principles of the art.

Lion System Sweeping Palm Requirements - by Jim Lindsay. Provides a step-by-step guide on the various requirements in the proper execution of the three basic Sweeping Palm strikes.

Lion System Cutting Palm - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi covers many details on the second palm of the Lion/Qian System of YSB.

Lion System Cutting Palm Requirements - by Jim Lindsay. Provides a step-by-step guide on the various requirements in the proper execution of the three basic Cutting Palm strikes.

Lion System Chopping Palm - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi covers many details on the third palm of the Lion/Qian System of YSB.

Lion System Chopping Palm Requirements - by Jim Lindsay. Provides a step-by-step guide on the various requirements in the proper execution of the three basic Chopping Palm strikes.

Lion System Hooking Palm - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi covers many details on the forth palm of the Lion/Qian System of YSB.

Lion System Shocking Palm - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi covers many details on the forth palm of the Lion/Qian System of YSB. Shocking palm has been a recent topic of interest on the YSB forum. Check out this article for further insight on this palm.

more coming soon

Bear/Gen System

Introduction to the Bear System - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi’s introduction to the Bear/Gen System of YSB.

Dragon/Zhen System

Introduction to the Dragon System - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi’s introduction to the Dragon/Zhen System of YSB.

Phoenix/Xun System

Introduction to the Phoenix System - transcribed by Rand Cardwell - The late Dr. Xie Peiqi’s introduction to the Phoenix/Xun System of YSB. .

Videos

Note: Some of these videos show various techniques and training practices of YSB. Please seek an instructor to gain better insight into them. Thanks goes to the Northwest YSB Study Group for making many of these videos available.

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