Translation Update: 形意說/Xingyi Shuo – Xingyi Theory
•While working on an upcoming piece about the meaning of the name “Xingyi,” I found myself retranslating this text on … Continue reading Translation Update: 形意說/Xingyi Shuo – Xingyi Theory
Author: Uncle Sickness
Hello, I'm your Uncle Sickness. My study of martial arts & Daoist philosophy began in college & has carried through the rest of my life. In that time, I've learned Ba Fan Shou, Tan Tui (10 & 12 Road versions), Taijiquan, Tanglangquan, Baguazhang, & my personal favorite, Xingyiquan. In addition, I've studied a number of popular Qigong styles & meditation techniques.
形意拳七疾/Xingyiquan Qi Ji – Xingyiquan’s Seven Quicks: The Short Version
七疾者, 眼要疾, 手要疾, 腳要疾, 意要疾, 出勢要疾, 進退要疾, 身法要疾也。習拳者具此七疾, 方能完全制勝。所謂縱橫往來, 目不及瞬, 有 如生龍活虎, 令人不可捉模者, 唯持此耳。 The Seven Quicks are: Eyes must … Continue reading 形意拳七疾/Xingyiquan Qi Ji – Xingyiquan’s Seven Quicks: The Short Version
The Arrogance of the Eternal Beginner: Reacting to the Obvious with Shock
(The original video was from Monkeysteals Peach Youtube channel, & has since been removed. But, this gif contains THE ENTIRE … Continue reading The Arrogance of the Eternal Beginner: Reacting to the Obvious with Shock
Foolishness Fridays Film Favorites: Music Video Edition
King of Kung Fu is the main theme to the film Goodbye Bruce Lee: His Final Game of Death, starring … Continue reading Foolishness Fridays Film Favorites: Music Video Edition
八卦掌三十六歌訣/Baguazhang Sanshiliu Gejue – Baguazhang’s Thirty six Song Secrets: Part 7
歌二十四/Song Twenty four 力足發自筋與骨,骨中出硬筋相隨。 足根大筋通腦脊,發招跟步力能摧。 The Li is sufficient when generated from the tendons & bones, in extending, the bone … Continue reading 八卦掌三十六歌訣/Baguazhang Sanshiliu Gejue – Baguazhang’s Thirty six Song Secrets: Part 7
八卦掌三十六歌訣/Baguazhang Sanshiliu Gejue – Baguazhang’s Thirty six Song Secrets: Part 6
歌十九/Song Nineteen 人道掌法勝在剛, 郭老曾言柔內藏。 個中也有人知味, 剛柔相濟是所長。 People say with the Palm Methods success is in hardness, Old Master Guo once … Continue reading 八卦掌三十六歌訣/Baguazhang Sanshiliu Gejue – Baguazhang’s Thirty six Song Secrets: Part 6
形意安身炮/Xingyi An Shen Pao – Xingyi’s Self Defense Pounding
安身炮/An Shen Pao – Self Defense Pounding is the most complex of the Xingyi Duilian, as it teaches the practioners … Continue reading 形意安身炮/Xingyi An Shen Pao – Xingyi’s Self Defense Pounding
黃帝陰符經/Huangdi Yinfujing – Huangdi’s Hidden Tally Classic (Short Version)
觀天之道，執天之行，盡矣。 Observe Heaven’s Dao, grasp Heaven’s phases, that’s all. 天有五賊，見之者昌。五賊在心，施行於天，宇宙在乎手，萬物生乎身。 Heaven has Five Thieves, one who sees them is prosperous. … Continue reading 黃帝陰符經/Huangdi Yinfujing – Huangdi’s Hidden Tally Classic (Short Version)
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Expansion: Phase 1
Hello out there, Uncle Sickness here! If you have a moment, why not pop over to the Uncle Sickness Channel … Continue reading Expansion: Phase 1
Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts 