Baguazhang, or Eight Trigrams Boxing, is a martial approach uniquely suited for dealing with the realities of multiple opponent combat. A solid style on its own, Baguazhang also makes a fantastic complement to those of us with existing training in striking, kicking, locking, throwing, and weapon based arts. The method’s highly functional approach made it the art of choice for our family’s bodyguards of old, and its Taoist origins, to this day, lend it a philosophical and mystical side suitable f …