Song Family Xingyiquan Online Course Stage 2

Description

The teachings on this course are drawn mainly from my studies of Song Family Xingyiquan with Gordon Tso and Suen Tat Ming , with strong influence from my studies in Taiwan and China with my Hebei Xingyiquan teachers. Most of the footage is filmed live with students in a real lesson format.

(You will need free winzip to open the large folders. You do not need dropbox, there is a link sent to download the MP4 files to your laptop.)

Stage 2 Outline – 20 videos

Stage 2 continues to explain the precise details of the Five Fists of Song Family Xingyiquan, focusing on training the Nei Gomg for internal power, mechanical structure, use of Yi , and testing and fighting methods. This is closed door material offered for all practitioners who are interested in the traditional training methods of this renowned fighting art.

Twisting/Untwisting
– Using legs and hips correctly (Nei Gong exercise)
– Martial application: using rotation (twisting/untwisting motion) of the arm to catch frame
– Moving in 3 directions at the same time
– Application: Pao

The importance of testing: Zuan Quan
– The three key elements of Zuan:
– Training to acquire short power

Pi Quan
– Demonstration of basic format to train twisting force
– The importance of meditation before training:
– What is explained as a sequence is instantaneous
– What is explained mechanically (external) is natural, uncontrived (internal)

Changing Yin/Yang
– Most efficient ways to change (from a unified stance)
– Tactics to be more efficient
– On the uprooting quality of the spiralling force

On the Internal Quality of Yin/Yan Dantien
– From obvious power to whole body connected power; timing and coordination, contract and expand:
Wave power
– Moving from the hips
– motion of Yang Pi (for both feet and hands)
– Fighting strategies and partner work
‘How do I overcome your wall? How do I protect my wall’