I just have a quick question I want to run by everyone. I've recently talked to someone that says that they do not use Bai Bu (toe-out stetp) in their style of Bagua. When I asked why he told me 3 reasons. One, it leaves the inner leg open for attack. Two, it tells the opponent which direction you will move to next. And three, it isn't "healthy," conducive towards circulation (qi). I'm not saying I believe these reasons, although number one does make sense. It's led me to think about what styles have bai bu and if there are any that ommit it. Or, was it something put in recently? Anyone have any ideas on this?

~ETB