In any case, change is natural and inevitable, and is a continuous and on-going process. Change can be fast or slow, large or small. The rule of nature is that everything changes nothing remains the same. This is the basis for all life, for all of nature, for the universe, and all of existence. The Earth and the planets revolve around the Sun. On a large scale, the Earth spins on its axis. And, to turn the body or change direction, one must perform circular / rotational changes. All joints operate on circular or rotational action. All motion incorporates circular or curvi-linear movement. All nature, and all life, is based on change – circular and cyclical change. It is a universal and fundamental principle of the natural world, and has become recognized as such in such famous ancient Chinese texts as the YIJING, (易經, Yìjīng) – The Book of Changes. Why a circle? First, it is important to understand that the “circle principle” comes from nature. Why does Bagua have Circle Walking? Why do Bagua practitioners do this? Do we do it because it looks good? Do we do it because our teacher says we have to, because “that is what Bagua is”? Do we do it because we’re crazy? Some people, who don’t understand Bagua, may think so. One of the most prominent and recognizable aspects of Baguazhang (八卦掌, bāguàzhǎng) practice is Circle Walking. It forms a fundamental part of Bagua methodology and training.
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