Baguazhang is a complete system of self-defense where one learns to simultaneously develop fighting, health and spiritual skills with the grace of a dancer. A unique way of fitness and body strengthening, a time tested method for spiritual self-cultivation and meditation, and a cost-effective and reliable energy science for self-healing. It shares many of the same qualities of the more popularly known Tai Chi Chuan (The Supreme Ultimate Fist/Boxing), and is one China's major internal martial arts styles, although it is rarely taught or practiced.

Principles and philosophies from the ancient Daoist ("mystic scientist" who follow the Natural Way of the Universe and Path to Truth) begin to come to life as one practices baguazhang's unique spiraling movements. One can spontaneously experience pleasurable sensations throughout the whole body from these practices, because the movements resemble the natural rhythms and flow of nature. More joy and happiness can come into one's life as a result, naturally inspiring one to make a disciplined and healthy exercise routine with much less effort or willpower.

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