baguazhang

An Chinese martial arts and exercise system developed in the 19th century by Dong Haichuan, which has been likened to internal kung fu. The practitioner uses various stepping techniques that mimic the gait of chickens, elephants, snakes and other animals; it is believed by its practitioners to enhance health, prolong life and strengthen the qi.

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Skenes credits "no culinary mentors," citing as inspiration only his Baguazhang martial arts teacher Yang Shiming who practices "principles of balance, humility, and devotion."

Saison to taste

As part of her warm-up, Fisher enjoys this "Eastern calisthenics" exercise, taken from the Chinese martial art Baguazhang:

Katherine Fisher: improving stamina in body and mind

Author and multidisciplinary master Phillip Starr has trained in the martial arts of xingyiquan, baguazhang, taijiquan, northern Shaolin kung fu, Kyokushinkai karate, and Filipino arnis, and even developed his own art, yiliquan (One Principle Boxing), which blinds three of China's classical internal systems with a form of northern kung fu.

The Martial Arts Shelf

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