Just as an opinion from another Bagua practioner (albiet lower level) I honestly think the walking is good.
Its nothing particualy spectacular or special but its also quite well executed and he obviously has good control over his body.
Sure he doesnt step the same way exactly that we do in my linage but thats also to be expected. Most Bagua linages seem to have a slightly different interpretation depending on what there trying to achieve at the time with the 'walk'.
To my knowledge the heel toe stepping is a perfectly legit stepping method, its not one i employ but ive certainly seen it before. I could be mistaken but i believe Li Zi Ming used this step reguarly and i would have a hard time listening to anyone claim his stuff was not legit.
I really feel sorry for Dr Painter, when ever his name comes up people start talking about how what he does is not 'legit', then in the same sentence always make a comment about the fact that he can still apply it.
After all the fuss and what not about Dr Painter, even looking at a simple video of the guy circle walking its still pretty obvious he has had some good training and has a good handle on his choosen methods.
Im no expert but to me he looked good, Its nice to see someone with skill enjoying what they do.
Last edited by jon; 07-17-2003 at 07:06 PM.
Up and down, forward and backward, left and right, its all the same. All of this is done with the mind, not externaly.
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Shaped dragon and looking monkey, sitting tiger and turning eagle.
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