The Essence of Xingyiquan DVD 1 by Zhao Yuxiang

High Combat Effectiveness through Internal and External Unity
A Simple Yet Profound Internal Martial Art for Real Combat

Xingyi Quan is one of the three major internal martial arts.
Rooted in Taoist Five Elements philosophy, this Chinese martial art enhances internal power and employs aggressive forward-stepping footwork for highly effective combat techniques.
Its movements are simple yet rational, rich in adaptability, and devastatingly powerful in real combat situations.

This DVD features demonstrations and explanations by Master Zhao Yuxiang, a renowned practical martial artist who studied under Wang Xiliang, the third-generation Shanxi Che-style Xingyi Quan master, and Bu Bingquan, a second-generation master.

Discover the essence of Xingyi Quan here.

Contents

• Basic Training (9 Methods)
  Leg Pressing / Standing Seated Step Press / Horizontal Step Seated Press /
  Left-Right Single-Leg Coiled Stance / Left-Right Bow Step Press /
  Left-Right Heel Tap Step Press / Leg and Wrist Swinging / Horse Stance /
  Left-Right San Ti Shi (Three-Body Posture)

• San Ti Shi
  Posture / Standing Pole Training (Upper, Middle, Lower San Ti Shi) /
  Main Punch: Piercing Step Forward with Follow-Up Push (Practice Method / Power Generation / Palm Training / Striking Method / Partner Drills)

• Five Elements Fists (Formulas / Practice / Striking / Partner Drills)
  Pi Quan (Splitting Fist) / Beng Quan (Crushing Fist) / Zuan Quan (Drilling Fist) / Pao Quan (Cannon Fist) / Heng Quan (Crossing Fist)

• Wu Hua Pao: Partner Form Training

• Eight Movements: Basic Form

Instructor: Zhao Yuxiang
Born in 1943 in Liaoning Province, China. In 1962, became a disciple of Wang Xiliang, a third-generation Xingyi Quan master, and learned various martial arts including Xingyi Quan, Xingyi Sword, Push Hands, Tai Chi, Bagua Zhang, and weaponry. From 1978, competed in martial arts competitions in Heilongjiang Province, winning championships in Tai Chi and Tai Chi Push Hands. Taught at Taiping Sports School from 1981 to 1986, receiving numerous awards from the state. Served as a judge, deputy chief judge, and chief judge at municipal, provincial, and national competitions. Came to Japan in 1987 with his wife, a Japanese war-displaced orphan, and has taught martial arts across the country for over 20 years, training nearly 1,000 students and contributing to the promotion and development of Chinese martial arts.