![]() The following are a few of the stories told by or about Dong, Hai-Chuan and the founding of his system of Baguazhang. Many colorful legends surround the great Tung who supposedly first displayed his art to the Emperor while serving as a eunuch in the emperor's palace. ![]() Most modern day records indicate that the developer of modern day Pa-Kua Chang was Tung Hai Chuan (Dong Hai Quan, 1797-1882 A.D.). The beginnings of Pa-Kua Chang are as obscure as the origin of the I Ching itself. The style soon becoming popular in Beijing and the surrounding areas In most accounts he is reported as coming to Beijing in 1852, where he began to teach Baguazhang. ![]() The exact story of Dong Hai Chuan is hard to establish. ![]() He is regarded as a skilful martial artist and is believed to be the founder of Baguazhang. Dong Hai Chuan(1797-1882) brought Baguazhang into Beijing in the 19th century. ![]()
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