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Shing I Chuan
Shing I Chuan. sung Dynasty ( 960-1127 Yueh Feei )
Hsing Yi Ch'uan is one of three major Internal Martial Arts.
Tai Chi Ch'uan and BaGua Chang being the other two.
All are based on complete Chinese Philosophical systems.
Hsing I on Five Element Theory.
1.Metal
2.Water
3.Wood
4.Fire
5.earth
The 5 Fist
1.Spliting fist
2.Crushing fist
3.Drilling fist
4.Pounding fist
5.crossing fist
Linking the 5 fist
1.Spliting fist 3repetitions turning into
2.Crushing fist 3repetitions turning into
3.Drilling fist 3repetitions turning into
4.Pounding fist 3repetitions turning into
5.crossing fist 3repetitions turning into
Dragon style and infinity posture which close the entire set.
TWELVE Animal Forms
1.Dragon
2.Tiger
3..Monkey
4.Horse
5.water strider
6.cock
7.Hawk
8.swallow
9.snake
10.t'ai
11and 12- eagle and bear together.
Hsing I, though less well known than Tai Chi and Kung Fu by the general public.
Hsing i and Tai chi
Require strong dedication and regular practice in a quiet place.
Five Element Theory, also less known than the Yin/Yang understanding of Tai Chi, holds a creative and destructive relationship between the Elements and seeks to utilize both for the creation of energy within the practitioner and the destruction of an opponent.
The art takes it's root in Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, five energies through the Five Fists and then expresses these techniques throughout the Twelve Animals forms. The Twelve Animals are both animistic representations of the particular animal and high level fighting techniques.