The Theory and Methods of Xing Yi Quan Boxing

Author: Mai Zhenghu
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: This book includes content such as the meaning and development of Xing Yi Quan, the "Three-Body Posture" of Xing Yi Quan, basic techniques of Xing Yi Quan, the "Hand-Striking Song," the application of the Five Elements Fist in combat, and the application of the Twelve Animal Forms in combat. Xing Yi Quan highlights its distinctive style, with simple, easy-to-learn, and easy-to-understand routines, offering high fitness value. In Xing Yi Quan, each movement adheres to the "Three-Step Training Process," advancing practitioners from beginner to advanced levels and deeper layers of mastery. This is also the subtle wisdom of Xing Yi Quan. The training process of Xing Yi Quan is expansive, flexible, combines both hardness and softness, distinguishes between motion and stillness, and embodies the principle of "humans take the form of things, and things' intent is understood through human intent," taking inspiration from shapes and refining both internal and external aspects. In terms of content, this book strives to elaborate on the excellent philosophical and cultural aspects of Xing Yi Quan, as well as its principles, techniques, combat applications, training methods, and practical martial arts skills.