Shing Yi Chuan

There are three main Chinese Internal arts. Shing Yi (AKA Hsing Yi , Xing Yi) . In order to have simplicity, lets consider this is the art that powers or drives the others that I train. If you want to know more specifically then reach out.

When thinking of Hsing I and relation to other internal Chinese based martial arts ; of all three it is the hardest of the soft. It’s the closest to the externals. The externals are the martial arts like Kenpo, Krav Maga, Muay Thai , various karate styles etc. So one may think of more explosive, muscle based power or actions being linked to the external arts (mostly , at least) . The internals focus on relaxing and using the breath to aid us in achieving the goal we set. Of course if one achieves balance and proficiency in any style, internal, external, the lines beome more blurred. I strive for the ability to blend the internal concepts with the external. Moreover to shift back and forth with these energies when appropriate.

The other two main Chinese “soft” or internal styles are Tai Chi and Ba Gua. There are more soft styles or disciplines that borrow heavily from the internals, but for simplicity I focus on the three mentioned most frequently. Often you see all three taught with Shaolin based Kung Fu of some kind.

Gong Style Hsing I Chuan is based on traditional Chinese medicine and the Five Elements Cycles. It is a powerful self purifying system. Although it’s rooted in healing, it is a powerful defense system. So you can build your physical and energetic system up with this or , if you know how to direct energy, break down someone else’s energy. It depends on the situation, your intent, and goal from moment to moment.

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