The eight mother palms each develop a different method of moving and a different understanding of how baguazhang works. All the footwork and techniques are practised when one performs the mother palms. They should always be done carefully and perfectly. Never just 'go through' them for memory, as this develops bad habits.
- 1. First yin-yang fish change: changeover design
- 2. Second yin-yang fish change: double changeover design
- 3. Third yin-yang fish change: spiraling design
- 4. Fourth yin-yang fish change: following design
- 5. Fifth yin-yang fish change: passing design
- 6. Sixth yin-yang fish change: folding design
- 7. Seventh yin-yang fish change:
- 8. Eighth yin-yang fish change: