Ba Ji 24 Hand Methods and Classics

About the Book

Ba Ji or Eight Extreme Fist is known to be straightforward and powerful. It is widely practiced in Meng Village, Cang Zhou County, He Bei, northern China. In the previous book, “Ba Zi Jie Xie: A Talk on Rake Fist”, the basic 7 hand methods were discussed.  They are Cloud (Yun), Pull (Luo), Rise (Ti), Press (An), Hook (Diao), Enclose (Bao) and Entanglement (Chan).  In addition, there is the 8^th hand method called Stick (Zhan). From the 8 basic hand methods, we may further develop and characterize 24 hand methods. In current book, the 24 hand methods will be introduced. They are represented by 24 single Chinese characters. Each hand method may be coupled to one or 2 other hand methods.  These hand methods are interchangeable among themselves. It is a good book for people that are interested in the style. The analysis of fighting methods is universal among all styles. Thus, it is also a good book for people that practice other styles.

About the Author

In high school Kuo Shu club, I learned 7 star mantis boxing. After a while, I found that the mantis boxing is very busy with both hand and foot work. I asked my teachers for a more direct and straightforward style, Ba Ji fist and Tong Bei fist then were introduced to me. I found that Ba Ji fist was direct and powerful. All the strikes and throws were apparent, I loved the style right away. I have practiced the style since the late 1970's. I found the books written for the style are very rare. I therefore wrote this introduction book of analysis of the hand methods in Ba Ji boxing style. It is hoped that the information would help more people interested in the style. It is also a good book for people that practice other styles.