Description
Quintessence Series of Yi Quan-Dacheng Quan: Internal and External Contradiction Force and Releasing Force
意拳大成拳精粹 — 体内外矛盾争力与发力
Demonstrator: Wang Yongxiang
Order No. D1354
ISBN: 7884088525
EAN: 6937475375026
Picture Format: NTSC (good for North American users)
Length: 58 min.
Number of Disc: 1
Language: Chinese with English and Simplified Chinese subtitles
Publisher: People’s Sports Audio & Video Publishing House
Price: $14.95
Based on the theory and practice of yi quan, Master Wang Yongxiang demonstrates yi quan’s techniques on the internal and external contradiction force and releasing force in this DVD. The methods and techniques introduced can be used for either teaching or combating.
Yi quan, also known as dacheng quan, is a martial art system founded by the Chinese xingyiquan master, Wang Xiangzhai in 1920s. Derived from xingyiquan, yi quan discarded its “xing” (meaning form) part to emphasize the essence of true martial power. Yi quan is essentially formless, containing no fixed sets of fighting movements or techniques. Instead, yi quan focuses on developing one’s natural movement and fighting abilities. Yi quan is also unique for its discarding of traditional martial arts concepts, like qi, meridians, dan tian etc. to make way for new explanations and ideas rooted in Western science, medicine and psychology.
The actual training in yi quan can generally be divided into the following: Zhan zhuang — stake exercise or motionless postures; Shi li — try force or slow moving exercises; Moca bu — Shi li for the legs; Fa li — Exercises that teach the use of explosive force; Shi Sheng — Breathing exercises or testing sound, including shouting; Tui shou — Pushing hands; San shou — Free fighting practice; and Duan shou — Break hand, fighting techniques including strikes and kicks.