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Xingyiquan Martial Arts


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Traditional Chinese martial art Xingyiquan, more commonly known as Xingyi, is renowned for its forceful, direct, and destructive techniques. By virtue of its nomenclature "Shape-Will Fist" or "Form-Intention Fist," "Xingyiquan" emphasizes the synchronization of bodily motions with the intent of the mind.
Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Baguazhang are the other two main internal martial arts in China, alongside Xingyiquan. It emerged during the Qing dynasty after its inception in the late Ming dynasty (around the 16th century).
Prominent characteristics of Xingyiquan comprise:
- The foundation of Xingyiquan lies in the Five Elements, namely Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, and Earth. The system of motion and attributes of these elements serve as the inspiration for Xingyiquan's techniques.
- Hyperbolic Linearity: In contrast to the cyclical motions observed in Tai Chi or Bagua, Xingyiquan places significant emphasis on direct and linear movements that possess a force that is frequently likened to "crashing through" an adversary's defenses.

- Five Phases: In the realm of Xingyiquan, practitioners customarily engage in training encompassing five phases or "fists"-Pi, Beng, Zuan, Pao, and Heng-each of which symbolizes a distinct strategy and method of attack.
- Mind-Body Unity: The harmonization of the physical and mental spheres is a fundamental principle in Xingyiquan. A profound comprehension of body mechanics, alignment, and the cultivation of internal energy (Qi) is the objective of practitioners.
- Practical Self-Defense: Although Xingyiquan, similar to other internal martial arts, encompasses philosophical and health-related elements, its predominant objective is self-defense. Assortments of techniques consist of strikes, kicks, joint locking, and throws.
Xingyiquan is frequently incorporated into comprehensive training regimens for internal martial arts practitioners, which also include Taijiquan and Baguazhang. It remains an active form of martial art, renowned for its health-promoting, mindfulness-enhancing, and personal development-oriented advantages.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9798323177233
  • Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Keys To Energy And Harmony Revealed: Guidelines For Self-Protection And Development
  • Width: 127 mm
  • ISBN-10: 8323177236
  • Publisher Date: 17 Apr 2024
  • Height: 203 mm
  • No of Pages: 84
  • Spine Width: 4 mm
  • Weight: 145 gr


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