Franklin Posted January 12, 2012 I just wanted to let everyone know that we have finally finished the translation of my teacher's Xing Yi book. This book offers a rare and detailed view of the theories and training of an authentic and traditional Xing Yi lineage. Xing Yi is one of the Internal styles of Chinese Kung Fu - the others being Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) and Bagua Zhang (Pa Kua Chang) 314 pages paperback- 7x10 format for more information and to order: http://www.shenlongpub.com/index.php/books/xingyiquan-books?page=shop.product_details&category_id=56&flypage=flypageslp.tpl&product_id=88'>http://www.shenlongpub.com/index.php/books/xingyiquan-books?page=shop.product_details&category_id=56&flypage=flypageslp.tpl&product_id=88 or http://www.shenlongpub.com From the back cover: Xing Yi Quan is one of the Internal Styles of Chinese Kung Fu. It studies the inside and the outside, it is hard and soft communicating. It goes in accordance with our bio-rhythms and physical capabilities. It is an activity that benefits the health and in the long term can strengthen the constitution. Practice increases both the internal and external strength. It also trains the mind, boosts the spirit, increases the health of the mind and body, and is good for expelling disease and increasing longevity. In addition, the strengths of Xing Yi Quan include that the practice and application are the same. Attacking and defense strategies work together. The attacking power of Xing Yi is distinctive. The fist or palm is released with full power. The attacks are direct and fast. Defense is careful and without openings. The method of the body and stepping is quick and agile. In usage one can fully adjust the power of the whole body. Head, shoulders, elbows, hand, hips, knee, and foot are the seven fists,. Used together and directed by the Yi, power is achieved. The hands are coordinated with the shoulders. The hand lowers as the knee begin moving . The foot lands and the arm arrives. Attack before the opponent or counter and attack after the opponent. The movements are intricate so it is hard for the opponent to figure out. This is enough to defend yourself and defeat the enemy. The movements of Xing Yi Quan are moderate and solid. The hitting method has components of both soft and hard. The practice location can be big or small. Female male, elderly and children can all practice. The weak or the fragile can also practice. Chronically ill patients can choose the easier and gentler postures to practice. Gong Zhong Xiang Master Gong Zong Xiang was born in 1924 in Jiang Su Provence, Jian Yi City, Hua Shi Town. Master Gong studied martial arts from a young age and had high expectations for his teachers. He had to have the most famous teacher in the whole country, with the most authentic art. He learned Xing Yi, Taiji, and Xing Yi Ba Gua, Taiji Push Hands, Da Lu, San Shou, Long and Short Weapons, etc from Master Chu Gui Ting who was the student of the famous Xing Yi Master Li Cun Yi and also Master Yang Chen Fu's best student. Master Gong learned from Master Chu for the next 20-30 years. Master Chu knew he was a honest, straight-forward person, who respects his teacher and has great morals, and is loyal like a son. Because of this, Master Chu taught him differently than others, with more care and high expectations, so Master Gong could have all his skills accurately. Table of Contents for more information and to order: http://www.shenlongpub.com/index.php/books/xingyiquan-books?page=shop.product_details&category_id=56&flypage=flypageslp.tpl&product_id=88'>http://www.shenlongpub.com/index.php/books/xingyiquan-books?page=shop.product_details&category_id=56&flypage=flypageslp.tpl&product_id=88 or http://www.shenlongpub.com cheers Franklin 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franklin Posted January 19, 2012 Just wanted to let you know that the book is now available on amazon.com http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Xing-Quan-Zhong-Xiang/dp/1456330160/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327002734&sr=8-1 the look inside feature should be working soon too. Thanks Franklin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zerostao Posted January 19, 2012 looks good Franklin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeramiah Zeitigeist Posted January 19, 2012 I'll be buying this book ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chenplayer Posted January 19, 2012 (edited) This does look very interesting. Since it's on amazon I have that free trail that gives you two day shipping. So I am def on board in checking this out very soon!!!! Also want to send my regards to a fellow martial brother!!!!!!!! Edited January 19, 2012 by chenpalyer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeramiah Zeitigeist Posted January 20, 2012 Me ? Or him ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franklin Posted January 21, 2012 thanks zerostao I send salutations to all my cultivation and martial brothers and sisters just so there is no confusion lol franklin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeramiah Zeitigeist Posted January 21, 2012 Salutations back at you ! Looks like a very interesting book. Good Xing Yi books are rare, in fact Xing Yi books written in English are rare. Its not currently available on Amazon.co.uk. Only on the US version. Is that likely to change ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franklin Posted January 21, 2012 It is only available through amazon.com (us site) it is also available through my site directly and the shipping to the UK is very reasonable (plus you can take 10% off your order too) check it out www.shenlongpub.com franklin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dainin Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Franklin, Does your DVD set on Xingyiquan correspond to the teachings covered in this book? Thanks --Dainin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeramiah Zeitigeist Posted January 21, 2012 It is only available through amazon.com (us site) it is also available through my site directly and the shipping to the UK is very reasonable (plus you can take 10% off your order too) check it out www.shenlongpub.com franklin I think I'll order direct from you ! Dare I say, it looks to me the most comprehensive book on Xing Yi yet published in English ? The chapter listings look very interesting and the contents apparently cover everything. Thanks for bringing it to the table ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Franklin Posted January 21, 2012 Dainan The Xing Yi DVDs cover another lineage of xingyi that I learned from the Tang Shou Tao line coming out of Taiwan Li Cun Yi Zhang Zhongfeng Hung I Xiang Hsu Hong Chi James McNeil Me This line emphasizes a larger and more overt method of using the body in training. It is very good for training and conditioning the body and a little easier to see the body method (shenfa). Then later you can make the body movements smaller but still have the method and the power. It is this body method that makes Xingyi an internal style and is the essence of the practice- otherwise you are just stuck on the external forms. My teacher Gong's method emphasizes a smaller and tighter structure. Once you learn to relax in the smaller, tighter, twisted, and stretched structure- then the body method starts to manifest. This is the progression from ming jin (obvious force) to an jin (hidden force). (My teacher Gong's lineage: Li Cun Yi - Chu Gui Ting - Teacher Gong) Franklin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
