Xingyiquan
Xingyiquan (), also known as xingyi (), is a style of internal Chinese martial arts. The word approximately translates to "Form-Intention Fist", or "Shape-Will Fist".
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- Internal mechanics (neijia), Striking, Takedowns
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- Both hard and soft, depending on application
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- Yue Fei, circa 12th century (attributed as the legendary founder). Li Luoneng, 19th century (founder of modern xingyiquan).
Article
30 sectionsContents
- Origins
- Legends
- General history (ancient times – 20th century)
- Recent history (20th and 21st centuries)
- Disputed history
- Branches
- Characteristics and principles
- Overview of the art and its training methods
- ''Zhan zhuang''
- Plow stepping
- ''Shi Li/Mo Jin''
- Five Element Shapes
- Animal Shapes
- ''Bazigong''
- Linking forms
- Weapons
- The ''Xingyi'' Classics
- The three stages of training power
- Famous practitioners
- Lineage chart
- Cross influences with other martial arts
- Cultural aspects
- Relationship with Chinese culture
- Popular culture appearances in modern times
- See also
- Notes
- References
- Further reading
- On lineages of xingyiquan
- External links
Xingyiquan (), also known as xingyi (), is a style of internal Chinese martial arts. The word approximately translates to "Form-Intention Fist", or "Shape-Will Fist".
The style is characterized by aggressive, seemingly linear movements, and explosive power most often applied from a short range. A practitioner of xingyi uses coordinated movements to generate bursts of power intended to overwhelm the opponent, simultaneously attacking and defending. Methods vary from school to school but always include bare-handed fighting (mostly in single movements/combinations and sometimes in forms) and using weapons with similar body mechanics to those in bare-handed intense fighting. Movement and body mechanics in the art were heavily influenced by the practice of using staves and spears.