Xing means the shape and it comes first. Yi
means the mind’s intent which is developed later. However, as
you become proficient your mind’s intent will respond more
quickly. As your mind and movements become coordinated, your
response to an attack will become second nature.
- Sifu Liu Xiaoling
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Xing yi quan 5 Element fists;
Hsing i; Xing-i; Wu xing;5 xing
Xingyi quan is one of the major
“internal” (neijia) Chinese martial arts. Xing yi quan translates
approximately to “Shape/Mind Boxing”, and is characterized by
seemingly simple movements and explosive power. The 5 Element
Fists (wu xing or 5 xing) are the foundation for building speed, Power, breathing,
and stamina. The practice of these 5 exercises is designed to
develop a martial artist’s skill and understanding of Chinese
Kung Fu.Master Liu Xioaling is a highly skilled and
respected teacher of Xingyiquan, and is well known in his native
China for his skill and excellent instruction in this
traditional Chinese art.
About this
DVD:
The
DVD is broken up by each of the 5 elements with English
subtitles and English voiceover. (Pi, Zuan, Beng, Pao,
and Heng.) each one has a submenu containing these
categories: Introduction; Front view; Legwork/stepping
Hand details; Dantian movement/Breathing; Line Drill
w/Variations. There is also a SanTi standing section that
contains similar details plus theory. In the applications
section there is a submenu for each of the 5 Fists they
include many strikes, parry, and takedowns. There is one
particular take down towards the end involving Heng Quan
or crossing countering a kick that is real
DVD use
guide:
1. Just
wanted to let people know how to switch languages when
they are viewing a multi language DVD with
English voiceover: In your DVD remote control there is an
"audio" or "language" button. So when you are watching
the DVD you can easily toggle Chinese and English
voiceover by just pressing this button.
2. The interview section is the only part that doesn't
have English voiceover. But all the instructions have
it.
3. Also, we've been asked if this is a DVD-R burned disc
and the answer is NO. This is a factory replicated DVD
just like the ones you would buy at the store. So if you
can play Pirates of the Caribbean, and you know who you
are. Then you can play this DVD.
