Xingyi Five-element Spear

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Xingyi Five-element Spear

形意五行枪

Demonstrator: Di Guoyong
Order No. D1341
ISBN: N/A
EAN: N/A
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 67 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: People’s Sports Audio & Video Publishing House
Price: $14.95

Xingyi five-element spear primarily uses chopping, drilling, snapping, cannoning and crosscutting in five-element boxing. It is characterized by the union of body and weapon, prominent application of force, and emphasis on power. The techniques are consistent, clear, and swift.

Xingyi quan is one of the three major “internal” Chinese martial arts. The other two are Taiji quan and Baguazhang. Xingyi quan translates approximately to “Form/Intention Boxing”, or “Shape/Will Boxing”, and is characterized by aggressive, seemingly linear movements and explosive power. Its origins are traceable to the 18th century and may go back even further. There is no single organizational body governing the teaching of the art, and several variant styles exist.

A Xingyi quan fighter uses efficient coordinated movements to generate bursts of power intended to overwhelm the opponent, simultaneously attacking and defending. Forms vary from school to school, but include barehanded sequences and versions of the same sequences with a variety of weapons. These sequences are based upon the movements and fighting behavior of a variety of animals. The training methods allow the student to progress through increasing difficulty in form sequences, timing and fighting strategy.

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