Baguazhang (usually translated as "Eight-trigram palm") is a relative new yet considered as one of the most sophisicated styles of traditional Chinese martial arts.

In Taoist culture, the "Bagua" symbols represent patterns of change. Bagua as a Martial Art emphasizes change in movement and angular patterns. The word "Zhang" means palm, due to the predominance of open palm techniques.

The characteristics of Baguazhang is dynamics, fluid and unpredictable with spiral (sometimes considered as "snake-like") movements. Baguazhang experts in combat try to avoid force-against-force and position their bodies in a way that make their techniques efficient. Baguazhang practice is also well known in promoting health and ability to adapt into other martial arts.

About coach Phunsak Thiennviboon

Phunsak Thiennviboon has studied Baguazhang since 1996 under grandmaster Jason Tsou at Jason Tsou's Kung Fu Academy (Wutan Center at Los Angeles). Through his 13-years of experience with Bagua style, he has gone through many different types and levels of training. He also met many martial arts masters and gained valuable experiences from various types of competitions. In 2008, he was accepted as one of grandmaster Tsou's first group of disciples in California and received permission to teach. Currently, Phunsak lives in San Diego and is interested in promoting the art of Baguazhang in the San Diego area.

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