Baguazhang is said to have developed spear skills by walking the circle holding the spear vertically. Circle-walking in the Point to the sky and plunge into the earth way prepares the body to be able to perform the spear. Unfortunately, we know of no one in the MaGui system who remembers the spear techniques. On the external level, it develops the ability to be upright, and fixes problems in the neck.
Spear circle-walking
Twist the inside arm up as far as it will go, placing the upper arm at the ear. Twist the outside arm down as far as it will go, placing the back of the hand on the hip or thigh of the inside leg. Turn the body in to face the centre of the circle, keeping the arms in the same position relative to the body. Keep the shoulders settled down and be careful not to arch the back to achieve this position.
