In traditional Chinese martial arts, Baguazhang is a kind of boxing technique based on palm transformation, of which the Kan hexagram snake palm is one of them. However, for many people, both the Baguazhang and the Kangua Serpentine Palm seem very mysterious and incomprehensible. This article will ** the origin of the Kan hexagram serpentine palm and analyze its relationship with the Baguazhang.
1. The origin of Baguazhang.
Baguazhang originated in the middle of the Qing Dynasty and is said to have been created by Dong Haichuan, the master of Baguaquan in the Qing Dynasty. It is based on the I Ching theory of "Tai Chi gives birth to two rituals, two rituals give birth to four elephants, and four elephants give birth to eight trigrams", combined with martial arts moves, forming a unique set of boxing techniques. Baguazhang is characterized by its smooth and coherent boxing techniques, and its moves are varied, which has high practical combat value.
2. The origin of the hexagram serpentine palm.
The hexagram snake palm is a kind of Bagua palm, and its name is derived from the form of the hexagram and snake in the Bagua. The Kan hexagram is the water hexagram in the eight trigrams, representing flow, change, and infiltration. The snake is a flexible and changeable animal, and its form coincides with the flexible and fickle characteristics of the Baguazhang. Therefore, the hexagram serpentine palm focuses on softness and rigidity, and the body is flexible and changeable to cope with various changes.
3. The inheritance and development of the hexagram serpentine palm.
As a kind of Bagua palm, the inheritance and development of the Kangua serpentine palm has also gone through a long history. During the Qing Dynasty, the Kan hexagram serpentine palm has become an important part of the Bagua palm and has been widely spread among the people. In modern times, the hexagram serpentine palm has gradually received more attention and recognition, and has become a unique martial arts cultural phenomenon.
Fourth, the technical characteristics of the hexagram snake-shaped palm.
The technical characteristics of the hexagram serpentine palm are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
1.Flexibility and Changeability: The Snake Palm emphasizes the flexibility and flexibility of the body, and responds to the opponent's attacks by constantly changing the body and footwork.
2.Unpredictable moves: The moves of the hexagram serpentine palm are unpredictable and elusive. Constantly changing your moves and techniques to confuse your opponent and make it impossible for them to judge their attack intentions.
3.Pay attention to internal cultivation: The hexagram serpentine palm pays attention to internal cultivation, emphasizing the coordination and cooperation of breathing and movement. Through internal strength training, the body's various qualities and actual combat abilities can be enhanced.
4.Emphasizing practical application: The hexagram serpentine palm is a very practical boxing technique, focusing on the application in actual combat. Through continuous practice, I can improve my actual combat ability and ability to deal with various situations.
5. Summary. As one of the treasures in traditional Chinese culture, Baguazhang has a long history and profound cultural heritage. As one of the Bagua palms, the Kangua serpentine palm also has unique technical characteristics and profound cultural connotations. However, with the development of modern society and the change of people's lifestyles, traditional martial arts culture such as Baguazhang is also facing the dilemma of inheritance and development. Therefore, we should pay more attention to and protect these traditional cultural heritages, so that they can continue to flourish in modern society.