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The Mysterious Power of Xingyi Quan

The Mysterious Power of Xingyi Quan

C S Tang

(2013)

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Abstract

The ancient Chinese martial art of Xingyi Quan is known for its explosive internal power. Closely related to both Taiji Quan and Bagua Quan, Xingyi is regarded as the most esoteric, and the most dangerous of the fighting arts, though the purposes of consistent practice include health and spiritual development.

This in-depth guide is the first to cover the history and traditions of the art in such a comprehensive way, describing the essential Xingyi Quan movements, and their effects, in fully illustrated form, and including the author's research with the Song Xingyi Quan clan in China. The book contains a comprehensive teaching guide to the practice of Santi Shr and the Five Element Fists, the core exercises of this potent fighting system, as well as explanations of the underlying principles which give Xingyi Masters their great depth of skill and refined understanding of combat strategy. The reader will also find clearly illustrated teachings of all the Twelve Animal Forms, linking forms, two person sets, basic skills, and the weapons training.

This authoritative book will be an illuminating and complete guide for anyone interested in the internal martial arts, especially those practicing or teaching Xingyi Quan or wanting to learn more about it.


Master C S Tang has provided the internal martial arts community with a valuable guide to the history, principles and training of the art of Xingyiquan. It is my opinion that no other book currently available in the English language provides such detailed and extensive information on the martial and medical aspects of this wonderful art. Thank you Master Tang.
Damo Mitchell, Technical Director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts and author of Daoist Nei Gong and Heavenly Streams
Master C S Tang is a senior Xingyi Quan, Bagua Quan and Yi Quan expert and researcher from Hong Kong, known for the depth of his knowledge and his skill in the internal systems. He studied Xingyi Quan with several Masters of the old generation, and has made a special study of collecting and researching the ancient training manuals of various Chinese martial arts systems. He lives in Hong Kong.
“This comprehensive book on Xingyi Quan by Master C S Tang certainly sets a new standard for manuals on the art. It not only covers the entire system of Hebei Xingyi Quan with clear illustrations, but also gives very detailed explanations of the all-important basic training and core principles which will prove to be a lifelong reference for sincere practitioners.”
Alex Kozma, author of Warrior Guards the Mountain

Table of Contents

Section Title Page Action Price
The Mysterious Power of Xingyi Quan: A Complete Guide to History, Weapons and Fighting Skills 3
Disclaimer 8
Acknowledgments 9
Preface 11
1 Introduction: The Way of My Xingyi Quan 13
Fine Art and Xingyi Quan 13
The Beginnings of My Xingyi Quan 14
Xingyi Mixed Form 17
The Five Fists of Lee Ying Ang 17
The Xingyi Five Elements Fists of Ho Ho Choy 18
The Xingyi Manual and Five Xingyi \nTiger Forms of Zhang Jun Feng 20
Chu Gui Ting Xingyi Fists and Weaponry Transmission 20
Twelve Forms of Shanxi Xingyi 22
The Richness of Liu Jing Ru’s Treasures 22
Xingyi Twelve Animals Dui Lian 23
The Castle of Niu Sheng Xian 23
2 The History and Development of\rXingyi Quan 25
The Origin of Xingyi Quan and Its Founder 26
The Development of Xingyi Quan 29
Entering the Heart of Xingyi Quan 34
3 The Legend of Yue Fei 51
The Martial Arts of Yue Fei 51
Yue Fei’s Teacher: The Story of Zhou Tong 56
4 The System of Xingyi Quan: Levels 59
Level 1 Basic Exercises and Basic Forms 59
Level 2 Twelve Animals Forms 60
Level 3 Three Partner Drills and Three Set Forms 60
Level 4 Five Elements Fists—Application 60
Level 5 Elementary Weapons Form 61
Level 6 Intermediate Weapons Form 61
Level 7 Advanced Forms 61
Level 8 Advanced Weapons Forms 61
Level 9 An Jin—Concealed Power 暗勁 61
Level 10 Hua Jin—Transformational Power 化勁 61
5 The Basic Shapes 62
Hand Shapes 62
Stance Shapes 64
Elbow Shape 70
Kick Shapes 71
6 The Culture of Santi Shi in Xingyi Quan 72
The Meaning of Santi 72
The Definitions of Xingyi 72
Overview of Xingyi 75
Santi Shi: Substantial Standards and Requirements 81
The Styles of Santi Shi Stance 84
7 Santi Shi: The Foundation of Xingyi Quan 90
Santi Shi 90
Partner Testing 91
Training 93
8 The Manuals of Xingyi Quan 94
9 The Theories of Xingyi Quan 96
The Eight Characters Song 96
Xingyi Six Harmonies 98
10 The Basic Exercises 100
Single Hand Push
 100
Double Hand Push 101
Golden Chicken Shakes Wings 102
Golden Chicken Lifts Wings 103
Press Pole 104
11 Five Elements Fists 105
The Theories of Five Elements Fists 106
The Three Jin in Xingyi Quan 109
The Training of Five Elements Fists 113
The Movements of Five Elements Fists 120
The Applications of Five Elements Fists 143
12 Xingyi Twelve Animals 163
The Theories of Xingyi Twelve Animals 163
The Individual Animals 164
Conclusion 170
Twelve Animals Hebei Style 171
Illustrations of the Twelve Animal Sequences 172
The Application of Twelve Animals Forms 209
The Advanced Level of Twelve Animals Forms 230
The Health Aspects of Twelve Animals Forms 231
The Twelve Meridians 232
Best Hours for Training 233
Important Songs of the Twelve Animals Forms of Xingyi Quan 234
13 Forms of Xingyi Quan 237
Five Elements Evolving Form: Single Side Form 237
Five Elements Evolving Form: Double Side Form 240
Five Elements Destructing Form 247
Five Elements Evolving and Destructing Form 251
Five Elements Chicken Four Form 252
Five Elements Chicken Four Form (Wu Xing Shi Ba Chui) 264
Eight Postures Form (Ba Shi) 266
Six Harmonies Form 274
Combination Form (Zashi Chui) 278
Xingyi Twelve Combat Form 290
14 Two-Man Drill Partner Routines 304
Form 1: San Shou Pao (Three Hands Cannon) 304
Form 2: Wu Xing Pao (Five Elements Cannon) 306
Form 3: Wu Hua Pao (Five Flowers Cannon) 317
Form 4: Fixed Step Wu Xing Pao (Five Elements Fists Drill) 319
15 Xingyi Weapons Forms 332
Xingyi Dao—Saber 332
Xingyi Jian—Sword 333
Xingyi Gun—Pole/Cudgel 334
Xingyi Qiang—Spear 337
Xingyi Lian Huan Dao (Twelve Dao Linking Form) 339
Application of Xingyi Dao 343
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