Although the many branches of Baguazhang are often quite different from each other (some, like Cheng style, specialize in close-in wrestling and joint locks, while others, like some of the Yin styles, specialize in quick, long-range striking), all have circle walking, spiraling movement, and certain methods and techniques (piercing palms, crashing palms, etc.) in common.
Desi multe ramuri de Baguazhang sunt adesea foarte diferite unul de altul (unele, precum stilul Cheng, este specializat in lupte de apropiere si blocari ale articulatiilor, in timp ce altele, precum stilul Yin, este specializat in lovituri, rapide, cu raza lunga), toate au mersul in cerc, metodologii spirala si anumite metode si tehnici (palme de strapungere, palme de zdrobire, etc.) in comun.