Introduction to Xingyiquan

Xingyiquan, known as Mind / Heart Boxing emphasises the rapid release of power. From Xingyiquan we learn how to release power in a number of directions simultaneously. In the first instance we practice calming one’s ‘monkey mind’. If one can relax the mind then the body will follow suit. Once the body and mind are in harmony then one can move efficiently and economically, using whole body force.

As in all the Chinese Internal Martial Arts Systems, mastery comes through understanding the basics, Xingyiquan utilises a simple format, thereby ridding the system of any superficiality, and in practice you learn to go beyond form itself.