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Xingyi
Quan is an extremely direct and forward
attacking art. It does not have the mysterious and sometimes
difficult to grasp concepts of other martial arts, Xingyi
is more aggressive and can be a faster route to achieving
real skill in fighting.
Xingyi comprises 5 different angled fists which are practiced
repeatedly to develop rapid power and effectiveness. There
are also 12 animal styles within the system which add variations
and themes to the 5 fists.
Our
Training:
Stage
1: Basic & Conditioning
Within Xing Yi the stance of ‘San Ti’ or trinity
posture is used to develop and emphasise power. This static
standing in San Ti is the main conditioning tool in the
system and helps to nurture a supporting power to allow
the five animal requirements to develop inside the body.
Stage
2: 5 Fists
Training this power involves “fixed step” movements
which are used to find, test and develop opposite power
and explosive power. The “follow step” is then
used to increase this attacking force, this adds the other
two powers of screwing power and penetrating power.
Stage
3: 12 animal forms
with linking forms at intervals
Stage
4: Linking forms
The qualities of flexibility and speed in Xingyi are developed
through various linking forms. These sets effectively train
forward and backward movements, coordinating the hands,
legs and eyes in one continuous attack..
Stage
5: Application and variations of all techniques
Sparring also plays a very important role within this art
and is the culmination and application of various 2 man
partner drills.
Stage
6: Weapons
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