INTRODUCTION TO SHING-YI CHUAN AND THE UNDERSTANDING OF CHI GUNG |
Shing-Yi Chuan (Hsing I Chuan or Xingyiquan)
is one of the three internal Chinese Martial Arts, the other two being Pa
Kua and Tai Chi. Depending on
personal philosophy, they can either be a Martial Art for self-defense, with
health as a by-product, or as an exercise form for health, with self-defense
as a by-product. All are based on Chi Gung (the Vital Energy) |
CLASS OUTLINE
The power and techniques of Shing-Yi are based on the principles of ACUPUNCTURE and the theory of the FIVE ELEMENTS of the I-CHING, THE BOOK OF CHANGES. The classes consists of:
Training is considerably different from that associated with what has come to be known as the external martial arts. There are no push-ups or sit-ups, no belt ranking system. Students are introduced to basic exercises which make the tendons more flexible, loosen the joints, strengthen the bones, and improve one's coordination. Meditation, which is an important part of every class, will open doors to achievements in many of life's endeavors. The student will be taught basic power stances which are considered the essence of Shing-Yi. Once these are learned, the students begin the FIVE ELEMENTS FORM and STICK HANDS-PUSH HANDS. These FIVE ELEMENTS train one's physical alignment and body coordination, allowing the body and mind to work as one, and leads to the development of INTERNAL POWER. The FIVE ELEMENTS FORM is essential to future training in the TWELVE ANIMALS FORM and practical uses in application of Shing-Yi self-defense techniques. Shing-Yi's TWELVE ANIMAL FORMS are somewhat different from other systems. We not only imitate the movement of the animals, but also study the mind and the spirit of the animal at the time of defense and attack. THE
FIVE ELEMENTS CONQUERING CYCLE Wood<---------- Metal<---------- Fire<----------Water <---------- Earth <----------Wood THE
TWELVE ANIMALS Dragon Eagle Monkey Swallow Snake Ostrich Tiger Bear Horse Chicken Hawk Alligator
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