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Xingyiquan: The Mother Fists, Volume IXingyiquan: The Mother Fists, Volume I
This is the first volume of a comprehensive two set instructional video
series that was primarily designed to follow Jiang Rong Qiao's book,
"Xingyiquan Mu Quan" (Xingyi Mother Fists) which has been
translated by Joseph Crandall. The translation is available in our store,
and a special offering of the book with the video is available under the
Specials category.
Volume I really is the meat and potatoes of the series, and provides concise,
specific information on Xingyi Chi Kung, basic footwork and precision of
the hands, as well as forms instruction and self defense applications for
two of the Five Fists: Splitting and Drilling.
VOLUME I:
Introduction
This chapter presents basic information on Xingyiquan's development
by Yueh Wumu (also known as Yueh Fei) to its resurrection by Ji Long Feng,
as well as Gerald A. Sharp's direct connection to Jiang Rong Qiao's lineage,
and Sharp's teachers: Zou Shuxian (Jiang's daughter) & Cheng Jie Feng, a
senior grand student of Jiang Rong Qiao.
Xing Yi Qi Gong
This chapter presents the entire Xingyi Nei Gong as covered in
Jiang's book and taught to him by Zhang Zao Dong. This form has been
imitated in other videos covering Xingyiquan practice, but is authentically
presented here in stark detail for the first time. See the nei kung and
liangong practice based on Xingyi that further served as the basis of
development for such practices as I-Chuan.
Xingyi Basics
Covered are the basic hands and footwork used in Xingyiquan practice
in general as well as in the practice of the Mother Fists. A concise, yet
comprehensive, examination is presented for the basic fist and palm,
Number 8 Palm, Tiger's Eye, Make Ready Stance, Advancing, Retreating,
Turning, and Chicken Stepping. Also covered thoroughly are Xingyi Wuji
and the San Cai (Three Bodies Taiji form). Also known as the San Ti posture,
careful attention is given to establishing the internal frequency, projecting,
cultivating, gathering, and storing energy.
Pi Quan (Splitting Fist)
Sub-Chaptered as Follows (Forms & Applications):
Forms:
This chapter presents the concept of Splitting that is based on the element
(or, phase) of Metal. Both of the traditional Splitting Fist forms are covered
in detail. Each form is practiced slowly once, and then with fa-jing (explosive
force). Also covered are how to cultivate, gather, and store energy from
practice.
Applications:
In this chapter, Splitting is used in self-defense scenarios to defend against
bare-hand and weapons aggression. Covered are Stability, Rooting, as well
as Striking, Grappling (Suai Jiao), Takedowns, and Submissions using
Splitting as a reference from the point of attack.
Zuan Quan (Drilling Fist)
Sub-Chaptered as Follows (Forms & Applications):
Forms:
This chapter presents the concept of Drilling which is based on the element
(or, phase) of Water. Both the parrying and upper cut of the traditional
Drilling Fist form are covered in detail. The form is practiced slowly once,
and then with fa-jing (explosive force). Also covered are how to cultivate,
gather, and store energy from practice.
Applications:
In this chapter, Drilling is used in self-defense scenarios to defend against
bare-hand and weapons aggression. Covered are Wrapping to parry or
deflect and different ways to use the upper cut, as well as Wrapping
to gain advantage in the Standing Position phase of Grappling (Suai Jiao).
Also shown areTakedowns and Submissions using Drilling as a reference
from the point of attack.
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