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YI QUAN (Volumes I & II) Comprehensive Instructional SeriesA COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF AUTHENTIC YI QUAN PRACTICE
In Two Volumes, this series presents more than 30 Standing,
Seated, Reclining, and Walking Meditation Methods. While Yi Quan
has grown in notoriety in recent years since it was popularized by
Wang Xiang Zhai, a student of Xingyi Teacher, Guo Yun Shen, Xingyi's
connection, in some cases, has all but almost been completely left
out of the equation.
NOTE: This rare and unique video series is combined with the classic Yi Quan
book, DaCheng Kung Fu at a savings. Check out our Specials page for more information on this pure Yi Quan,
Xingyi combination.
In this very comprehensive series, the meditative aspects of Yi
Quan as well as the emission of explosive power (where applicable), and
more importantly, how to apply Yi Quan in Push Hands (forms
and freestyle) and in Grappling and Fighting are presented with specifics.
Unique to this series is a detailed explanation of a rare Xingyi Yi Quan
form known as, "Mutual Creation of the Five Tones," in which
each of the Five Touches (finger pressure), Five Shapes (Healing Palms),
Five Vibrations (circulation of energy), as well as Healing Sounds, are
explained separately, in detail and in accordance with the Five Elements;
and, at last brought together to present a simplistic, yet profound, and
meditative form.
Each Volume is highlighted by the following contents:
VOLUME ONE (Mastering the Stillpoint):
Emphasizes step-by-step instruction for more than 30 standing, seated,
reclining, and walking meditation practices that emphasize the power of
relaxation, mental awareness, and power emission as taught by Instructor
Gerald A. Sharp who exposes a comprehensive, legitimate perspective of
Yi Quan practice as a core practice of Xingyiquan. Eight chapters are
organized as follows:
INTRODUCTION: Sharp's Xingyi and Yi Quan Teachers including:
Zou Shuxian, Huan Da Hai, and Cheng Jie Feng are profiled. Also a brief
overview of Yi Quan's history is provided.
STANDING POSTURES 1-10: Broken down and fully explained is
how the classical Yi Quan postures were based primarily on the San Cai
(San Ti) posture. Correct alignment, breathing, circulating energy, as well
as power emission are demonstrated and explained.
STANDING POSTURES 11-18: These postures emphasize balance
and develop internal strength. Correct alignment and internal alchemy are
explained.
STANDING POSTURES 19-24: These postures encourage further
strengthening of the alignment as well as develop internal energy and
power.
SITTING MEDITATION 25-29: Performed sitting on the edge of a
chair, these meditation exercises are useful for encouraging health and
relieving stress, and are easy to apply during a break time at work or while
on a plane or similar mass transit during travel.
RECLINING MEDITATION 30-33: The postures in this chapter
emphasize reclining and help to encourage meditation, rest, or sleep.
WALKING MEDITATION 34-35: Two meditative walking methods
are taught in detail: "Take Steps with Concealed Hands" and "Turning
Palms." Both encourage the development of correct alignment, energy
enhancement, and movement alternated with stillness. Great for developing
the central equilibrium as well as internal strength.
END CREDITS: Aside from giving credit to the people who helped
make this video possible, five-year old Master Jeremy Yun Sharp
demonstrates the power of his "chi" and empty force techniques on his
number one student, Gerald A. Sharp. With stellar special effects, it's sure
to entertain even the most serious and uptight of all practitioners looking
for the most "correct" practice and application of Yi Quan.
VOLUME TWO (Applications & Sounds of Stillness):
INTRODUCTION: Same as Volume One.
YI QUAN IN PUSH HANDS: Explained is how to incorporate the
simple standing postures of Yi Quan into Push Hands. Covered is how to
connect the simple hand postures to opponent's joints as well power
emission. Also of interest is how the power of softness and relaxation is
specifically used in overcoming force.
YI QUAN IN GRAPPLING: Basically covers how to use standing
postures in Yi Quan in the stand up phase, takedowns, and reversals as
well as techniques that can be applied on the ground with little force both
from the bottom and top positions.
THE FIVE TOUCHES: Teaches self finger acupressure based on the
Five Elements (or, Phases: Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, & Earth) that can be
applied in standing practice to deliberately effect the positive flow of energy.
THE FIVE TONES: Actually presents six sounds, a clearing sound
and five tones based on the Five Elements that can subtly encourage a
dynamic flow of energy to enrich the experience of meditation.
THE FIVE VIBRATIONS: Teaches how to flow the energy,
combining both the touches and the tones, based on physical
characteristics associated with the Five Elements.
THE FIVE SHAPES: Instruction covers the hand shapes associated with the
Five Elements. These shapes are combined in the next chapter with the
touches, tones, and vibrations to present a simple, yet profound meditative
form for developing internal power with sound, specific pressure, vibration,
shape, and movement (that is specific yet incidental and simple). These
shapes, although not demonstrated here, have been used in hands-on
healing.
MUTUAL CREATION OF THE FIVE TONES: Brings together the
touches, the sounds, the vibrations, and the shapes into a simplistic
form that is similar to the Mutual Creation of the Five Fists Linking form
of the Hebei School of Xingyiquan.
END CREDITS: See Volume One.
(Running time, approximately 1 hour, 10 minutes for each Volume)
NOTE: This rare and unique video series is combined with the classic Yi Quan
book, DaCheng Kung Fu at a savings. Check out our Specials page for more
information on this stellar combination.
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