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xing yi quan
xing yi quan education
xing yi quan education
XING YI QUAN
Chinese words ; xing / yi / quan, all together refers to the main idea of this kung fu style
Xing -refers to the form, shape, the posture, stance and different actions.
Yi - means intention, idea, wish, desire to project into performance
Quan - refers to the fist, punching , strike, hitting
so, fundamentally all three words can be translated mechanically as the body mind boxing
Xing Yi Quan which is categorised as internal kung fu system , is associated with wu dang kung fu system.
According to current historical knowledge, xing yi quan is considered to be created by ancient Chinese army general to train soldiers.
later on xing yi quan had its historical evolution outside military within Chinese civilisation.
Xing Yi Quan forms and practice may vary at different schools, from masters to masters, but the main frame of reference, the structure - skeleton of the form are same mainly.
There are only a few major traditional styles ; Shanxi / Hebei / Henan
Regarding to performance, xing yi quan is based on five elements and imitations of animals.
xing yi quan has forward linear movements, sharp and shock actions, moreover attacks and defences are within the short range, beside having long range movements.
Xing Yi Quan seeks to maximise power, while requires relaxed muscles, relaxed mental state.
Its combat power is to deliver in shortest, most direct way by using the less amount of energy.
As a close range combat skill, it requires delivering explosive force - power and requires flexibility which is not only for physical body, also it is for the mental state.
In addition to five elements punching types , practitioner must develop different animal’s physical skills ( actions ) and moods. therefore majority of actions are based on the imitation of different animals fighting attitude and instinct, which are adapted
All these are not only based on martial and also traditional Chinese philosophy - culture, traditional Chinese medicine.
For example ; five elements, which are related to five internal organs for well being - safeguarding, these five elements refer to five energies in terms of Daoist philosophy.
According to traditional Chinese philosophy – culture these five elements are the energy matrix of not only nature, also human anatomy
xing yi quan education
xing yi quan education
xing yi quan education
XING YI QUAN
COURSE SYLLABUS
there are two fundamental training - performance
A - FORMS
1. five elements form
2. five elements combination forms
3. eight animals form
bird , dragon, tiger, horse,
chicken, bear, snake, monkey
4. eight animals form combination
5. xing yi quan weapons ; spear and sword
B - ELEMENTS OF FORMS
five elements punching
to chop - split
to drill
to crush
to explode
to cross.
breathing , meditation,
footwork, stances ,
basic punches, kicks,
basic attacks – defences ,
basic counter attacks,
xing yi foot work
kicks & punches
combinations of
attacks & defences,
form applications
xing yi quan sword and spear form
& applications
xing yi spear - sword
