I've heard that the palm changes aren't particularly used as applications for a confrontation, so what is? Can someone explain to me the theory behind all the circle walking, palm changes, and animal movements? What is practiced in Bagua? Is bridge hand used often? What are the main ideas which categorize it as an applicable art? How would you use it in a sparring situation? How is Bagua typically taught, from beginning?

Lot's of questions, lot's o members! Can someone please give me a straightforward reply which of course would be greatly appreciated...