BAGUA & XINGYI
八卦掌 & 形意拳
Baguazhang, or Bagua, is one of the three main Chinese martial arts of the Wudang school, the other two being tai chi and Xingyi quan. It is more broadly grouped as an internal practice (or neijia). Baguazhang literally means "eight trigram palm", referring to the bagua "trigrams" of the I Ching, one of the canons of Taoism.
Xingyiquan, or Xingyi, is a style of internal Chinese martial arts. The word translates approximately to "Form-Intention Fist", or "Shape-Will Fist". It is characterized by aggressive, seemingly linear movements and explosive power that's most often applied from a short range.
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BAGUA 八卦掌
Baguazhang is regarded as the most circular and spiraling system of Chinese martial arts. Its defining trait is perpetual movement and adaptability, enabling practitioners to engage in combat while constantly shifting positions.
The standout aspect of Baguazhang training is circle walking, maintaining static postures while moving and executing various martial techniques when changing directions along the circle. Over time, Baguazhang has evolved into a comprehensive martial system encompassing a wide range of techniques, including kicks, strikes, throws, grappling, and proficiency with various weapons.
· Slow & Fast
· Circular Walking
· Constant Movement & Change
BAGUAZHANG
XINGYI 形意拳
· Explosive Power
· Linear Movement
· Constant Movement & Change
Xingyi quan is commonly referred to as Mind Form or Mind Intention boxing. The name illustrates that the form the body takes is an external manifestation of the internal state of mind. The mind visualizes a shape and the body takes that shape.
The basic practice of Xingyi quan consists of standing meditation and the linear repetition of five fist techniques called the five element fists - metal, water, wood, fire, and earth. Xingyi quan also encompasses twelve animal forms and various weapon forms. Its primary training method involves holding a standing meditation posture called San Ti Shi, which enhances strength, concentration, and chi/qi cultivation.
XINGYIQUAN
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