Xing Yi Quan Shu Zhen

Author: Yang Zunli
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Publishing Date: 2004-10-01
Features:
1. This book is compiled by Mr. Yang Zunli, the President of Jinan Xingyi Quan Research Association, a National First-Level Martial Arts Judge of China, Vice President of the China Wudang Martial Arts Federation, a researcher, and a member of the UNESCO-WMO Expert Group. It is published and distributed by Shanxi Science and Technology Press. The book records the Five Elements, the Twelve Form Quans, solo and paired routines of Xingyi Quan, weapons, palm-leaf scriptures, and aphorisms, as well as some materials on Xingyi Quan and acupoint secret methods obtained by Mr. Gao Yishu, who won the National Lion Award.
2. Mr. Yang Zunli is one of the eight disciples of the late Master Li Jingzhai, a direct lineage of Xingyi Quan. Master Li Jingzhai passed on his teachings to Master Li Yingxun, who in turn passed them to Mr. Gao Yishu, Mr. Li Jingxuan, Mr. Luo Benqi, and Mr. Zhu Yunshan. Mr. Yang Zunli learned from Mr. Gao Yishu and Mr. Li Jingxuan, receiving guidance from Mr. Luo Benqi and Mr. Zhu Yunshan, becoming a direct disciple of Master Li Jingzhai in the third generation.
3. Master Li Jingzhai, originally from Xin'an County in Zhili Province, served as a professor through the imperial examination system and was a scholar of his time. He had a passion for martial arts and, at the age of sixty-three, became a disciple of Master Li Luoneng. He spent a long time with the great Xingyi Quan master Gu Yunshen, delving deeply into the principles of martial arts and mastering their profound truths. Even at an advanced age, his movements remained light and agile, making him one of the eight disciples of Master Li Luoneng. Based on the theory of Xingyi Quan and his practical training experiences, Master Li Jingzhai realized that martial arts and Confucianism are complementary and unified. His work fully reflects the foundation of Xingyi Quan in classical Chinese philosophy, the Five Elements, and the theory of mutual generation and control, integrating Confucian principles. Internally, it serves as a method for nurturing the body; externally, it is a way of movement; the principles of mutual generation and control form the art of offense and defense. It emphasizes the importance of both spirit and form, combining the way, body, application, and art. The theory, principles, and medical principles are interconnected, achieving a high degree of harmony between the spirit, qi, and shen with the physical body. Through the combination of mental cultivation and physical training, it aligns the body with the principles of the universe, transforming one's temperament. Ultimately, it elevates the mind, deepens the understanding of skills, and promotes longevity. As a scholar who excelled in martial arts, Master Li Jingzhai played an invaluable role in inheriting and organizing the essential principles of Li Nengran's martial arts tradition. The Six Harmonies Xingyi Quan ancient scriptures he passed down are a precious resource for studying Xingyi Quan.
4. This book was initially drafted in 1985. Over nearly two decades of practice and research, it was continuously refined and improved before being published in November 2004. The traditional Xingyi Quan routines in the book are detailed and ancient, with particular emphasis on the weapon section, which is rare and invaluable in the martial arts field today. It is also the most comprehensive and detailed textbook on Xingyi Quan weapons currently available. The book includes materials on Xingyi Quan and acupoint secret methods obtained by Mr. Gao Yishu, which are compiled for reference.
5. The author has long been dedicated to inheriting and promoting the martial arts culture of the Chinese nation. Through the teachings of the elite predecessors, he has grasped the essence and truth of Xingyi Quan, working tirelessly for the development of Chinese martial arts. He has made significant contributions to the promotion, dissemination, and advancement of martial arts culture. To better promote Chinese culture, the author recognizes that the primary task is to excavate and organize martial arts classics, widely disseminating and popularizing them.
6. As a direct descendant of the lineage of the eight disciples of Master Li Jingzhai, no other transmission line has been seen so far. Mr. Yang Zunli's book "The True Essence of Xingyi Quan" is a valuable resource for studying and learning Li-style martial arts and their style. Its publication will undoubtedly benefit the Xingyi Quan enthusiasts and add new colors to the treasure trove of martial arts culture.