The Significance of the Name “形意/Xingyi”
形意拳/Xingyiquan It’s very common for beginners to be confused about the name “Xingyiquan,” these days. Unfortunately, it’s nearly as common … Continue reading The Significance of the Name “形意/Xingyi”
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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
How I Survived Sepsis Through the “Power of Kung Fu”
The concept of “kung fu” has become so widespread that most people are at least passingly familiar with it. Many … Continue reading How I Survived Sepsis Through the “Power of Kung Fu”
百日築基/Bai Ri Zhu Ji – One Hundred Days to Build the Foundation: The Importance of Dedicated Basic Training
A solid foundation is key to success when acquiring new skills, especially when the skills are intended to transform both the … Continue reading 百日築基/Bai Ri Zhu Ji – One Hundred Days to Build the Foundation: The Importance of Dedicated Basic Training
Examining Xingyiquan’s Eight Essentials as Neigong Training Regimen
The theory of Xingyiquan is concise, clear, & well-developed. Previous generations of practitioners have refined the lessons of their teachers, … Continue reading Examining Xingyiquan’s Eight Essentials as Neigong Training Regimen
Beating People the Xingyi Way
太極十年不出門，形意一年打死人。 “Taiji doesn’t leave home for ten years, Xingyi beats people to death in one year.” In order to develop … Continue reading Beating People the Xingyi Way
Lessons Learned in the World of Martial Arts 