Bajiquan Unveiled - Techniques, Philosophy, and Inner Strength

What happens when the art you have practised for twenty years is taken from you overnight?After radical cancer surgery and a life-changing complication that permanently altered his mobility, S Y Kelake BSc (Hons) — a Tang Sou Dao martial artist of twenty years — had to learn to walk again. Years later, he discovered Bajiquan: an art that did not ask him to be what he was, but to work with what he had.Bajiquan Unveiled is a comprehensive introduction to one of China's most powerful martial arts — its explosive techniques, deep philosophy, rich history, and remarkable relevance to any practitioner at any stage of life. Written with warmth, honesty, and hard-won insight, this book covers:•       The legendary origins of Bajiquan and its companion art, Pigua Zhang•       The philosophy of explosive power, rooting, and the return to centre•       Techniques, forms, training tools, and mental discipline•       Health benefits, Traditional Chinese Medicine integration, and wellness•       A deeply personal account of finding an art that adapts with youWhether you are a seasoned martial artist or discovering Chinese martial arts for the first time, Bajiquan Unveiled offers both the depth of a serious study and the warmth of a personal journey. The art meets you where you are.