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Dong Haichuan

Grandmaster / Sifu

Legendary Chinese master and founder of the internal martial art Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm).

Quick Facts

Date of Birth10/13/1797
Date of Death10/25/1882
Era19th century
Country of OriginChinaChina
Rank / TitleFounder of Baguazhang
Active Years1840–1882

Biography

Dong Haichuan formulated Baguazhang in Beijing in the 19th century, synthesizing Daoist circle-walking meditation with palm strikes, joint locks, and evasion tactics.

Associated Martial Arts

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An internal Chinese style built on walking a circle and open-palm technique; its weight lies in evasion and change of direction. Founded by Dong Haichuan in the nineteenth century.