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Xingyiquan: Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics and Spirit
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Xingyiquan: Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics and Spirit
Written by: Yang Jwing-Ming
Avg rating 4.0 out of 5.0 stars,
based on 7 customer reviews at Amazon.
Product Details
Format:
Paperback
Publisher:
YMAA Publication Center
Published on:
2003-01-25
Pages:
280
Dimensions:
7.2 x 9.2 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight:
1.4 pounds
Product Description
Xingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) is one of the best known Chinese internal martial arts.Xingyi means "Shape Mind", and Quan means "Fist" or "Style". The name derives from the style's imitation of the movements and inner characteristics of twelve animals. The style was created by Marshal Yeuh Fei, a famous general of the Chinese Song Dynasty.
The practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan, improves Qi circulation in the body and maintains health. In addition, the training builds up an abundant level of internal Qi so that both the physical body and the mental body can be strengthened.
This book presents traditional Xingyiquan training, including two sequences with many of their martial applications, and the famous fighting set "An Shen Pao". The most unique part of this book is the discussion of Xingyiquan theories and principles, drawn from many of the ancient poems and songs. Understanding these will greatly speed your training.
* Deepen your Understanding for Great Xingyi.
* Inspiration and Advice for a Lifetime of Practice.
* For All Levels of Experience.
Top Customer Reviews at Amazon
Must for Practitioners of Hsing Yi Quan Reviewed 2010-04-13 - 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
This books is a well written, thoroughly researched discussion in the theory and practice of Hsing Yi Quan. If you are learning this style of internal martial arts, it is a must read.
Good learning book, emphasizes fundamentals Reviewed 2007-09-17 - 3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
I've been looking for a good book that explains Xing Yi, and I found it!!! It explains 5 elements (Pi, Beng, Zhuan, Pao, Heng) and 12 animals very clearly. Also, as a bonus, it shows the practical application of these movements!! It's definitely a good buy. Highly recommended.
Useful compilation of old texts Reviewed 2006-01-30 - 8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
The theory presented is the compilation of most Xing Yi classics, with original chinese characters and english translations, as well as the authors' interpretations of the passages. The presence of translated original texts is why I find this book valuable. The positions shown in the photographs are not to my liking (to not use a harsher word) - however, I don't do the same style of Xing Yi so I could be wrong. The Qi Gong shown seems quite silly.
Definitely a book to have if one is interested in Xing Yi theory. However, it is very light on the other three points brought to prominence in the title - there no applications shown other than the painfully obvious, fighting tactics and spirit are touched upon only in the compiled ancient texts, and even then only in the convulted way characteristic of old style Chinese texts.
Definitely a book to have if one is interested in Xing Yi theory. However, it is very light on the other three points brought to prominence in the title - there no applications shown other than the painfully obvious, fighting tactics and spirit are touched upon only in the compiled ancient texts, and even then only in the convulted way characteristic of old style Chinese texts.
Nice classics. Reviewed 2005-04-05 - 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
The book is very good, especially because it has chinese characters, literary translation and commentary for all the classics it presents.
It has however one issue:
On page 237 of 2nd. edition 1st. print, Author writes: "Xing Yi Quan is sometimes called Xin Yi Quan because the heart plays such an important role."
This is wrong. Xin Yi Quan is the older name from when the style had only 10 animals and was called Liu He Xin Yi Quan. Xing Yi Quan inherited the classics from that style, which is why it is spelled that way. He should read up on that and correct it for next print.
I suggest he write a book with the classics of Xin Yi Quan, it has actually become a very popular style in Shanghai, China.
It has however one issue:
On page 237 of 2nd. edition 1st. print, Author writes: "Xing Yi Quan is sometimes called Xin Yi Quan because the heart plays such an important role."
This is wrong. Xin Yi Quan is the older name from when the style had only 10 animals and was called Liu He Xin Yi Quan. Xing Yi Quan inherited the classics from that style, which is why it is spelled that way. He should read up on that and correct it for next print.
I suggest he write a book with the classics of Xin Yi Quan, it has actually become a very popular style in Shanghai, China.
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