The ba shi is a fundamental tool in training the legs for powerful, decisive footwork. Practicing the ba shi builds not only physical strength, but it also cultivates qi, and the instrument of mental strength: a calm, patient mind. Another function of the ba shi is to train the whole body to move as a unit. During transitions, one's feet, knees, hips, buttocks, hands, elbows, shoulders, back and head must be coordinated in a single, cohesive action. As the transition is completed, the whole body as one, ceases movement. All the transitions of the ba shi are conducted in this unified manner. The first level of the training focuses on competently executing the transitions and eight stances. The second level is basic chi training through proper use of the breath while practicing the eight stances. ?At the third level the student learns to direct the qi to specific locations in the body. ? ? ?

八式是訓(xùn)練腿部有力、果斷的足功的基本工具。 練八式不僅能體力,還能培養(yǎng)氣氣,精神力量的利器:平靜、耐心的心。 八式的另一個(gè)功能是訓(xùn)練全身以動(dòng)作為單位。 在過(guò)渡期間,自己的腳、膝、臀、臀、臀部、臀部、手、肘、肩、背、頭必須在單一、凝聚力的動(dòng)作中協(xié)調(diào)。 隨著過(guò)渡完成,全身一體,停止運(yùn)動(dòng)。 所有八式的過(guò)渡都是這樣統(tǒng)一的方式進(jìn)行的。 訓(xùn)練的第一層重點(diǎn)是能勝任地執(zhí)行過(guò)渡和八個(gè)姿勢(shì)。 第二個(gè)層次是通過(guò)適當(dāng)運(yùn)用氣息的基礎(chǔ)智訓(xùn)練,同時(shí)練習(xí)八個(gè)動(dòng)作。 在第三級(jí)時(shí),學(xué)生學(xué)會(huì)將氣導(dǎo)向體內(nèi)的特定位置。