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The style includes the "Eight Mother Palms" and 64 palm changes, symbolizing the Chinese trigrams and hexagrams. There are eight animal forms, with the Dragon style being one of the most prominent—characterized by graceful, flowing steps that resemble a dragon gliding.
Modern Cultural Representations
Baguazhang has appeared in several films, sometimes in exaggerated forms. For example, in "Ip Man 2," some depictions reflect authentic Baguazhang movements, though stylized for cinematic effect. Its circular footwork and evasive maneuvers make it visually distinct from other martial arts.
Tai Chi: The Most Famous Internal Style
Historical Background