Pi Quan, the splitting fist in Xing Yi Quan Pi Quan (Splitting fist) is the most important form in Xing Yi Quan. The understanding and mastery of Pi Quan is synonymous to understanding and mastery of Xing Yi Quan itself. All the other forms and movements such as 5 elements, 12 animals, 8 forms, mixed … Continue reading Xing Yi Quan Online Course – Splitting fist (Pi Quan)
The 6 harmonies are an essential element in Xing Yi, Ba Gua and Tai Ji although slightly differently interpreted in the three arts. Harmony (合) is one way to interpret it. Union, integration and coordination are other valid alternatives. He means “brought together” or “unified”. It is different from 和 which also means harmony but … Continue reading Six Harmonies (六合 Liu He)
Sun Jian Yun, daughter of Sun Lu Tang (Xing Yi, Ba Gua, Tai Ji) Li Zun Si, disciple of Mai Jin Kui (Xin Yi Liu He Quan) Di Zhao Long, disciple of Yang Rong Ben and student of Sun Lu Tang. Liu Rui, disciple of Zheng Wu Qing (Zhaobao Tai Ji)
Beng Quan is, next to Pi Quan the most important movement in Xing Yi Quan. My teacher, Sun Jian Yun, often told me that San Ti, Pi Quan, Beng Quan and Hu Pu (Tiger form) are the most important things to practise in Xing Yi. Sun Lu Tang says the following about Beng Quan in … Continue reading XING YI QUAN ONLINE COURSE – CRUSHING FIST (BENG QUAN)
Zhan Zhuang In Xing Yi Quan the most fundamental exercise is the standing pole (Zhan Zhuang) posture of San Ti Shi 三体式 (Traditional Chinese: 三體式). It consists of moving between 3 stances, the Wu Ji stance, The Tai Ji stance and the San Cai Stance where typically the third stance is held for an extensive … Continue reading Xing Yi Quan Online Course – Standing post (Zhan Zhuang)
There are different versions of the names of the form for this set. I have yet to determine the most original one. The following is the version as reported from a student of Sun Yi Ren (grand student of Sun Lu Tang): 形意奇枪目录 1.白鹤亮翅。2.三卷枪。3.青龙缩尾。4.枪里加棒。5.珍珠倒卷帘。6.拨云见日。7.黑虎出洞。8.流星赶月。9.青龙 缩尾。10.青龙掉尾。11.龙虎相交。12.青龙现（献）爪。13.青龙返首。14.搅拿捲枪。15.两肋穿梭。16.青龙缩尾。17.枪里加棒。 18.珍珠倒卷帘。19.金梁架海。20.海底捞月。21.铺地锦。22.巧女纫针。23.金鸡食米。24.流星赶月。25.金蝉脱壳。26.二郎担山。 27.倒退连环。28.搅拿。29.八步赶铲（蝉）。30.金鸡食米。31.青龙缩尾。32.枪里加棒。33.海底栽花。34.苍龙摆尾。35.玉柱擎 天。36.搅拿。37.白鹤亮翅。（完） 定兴孙雨人 This description is very similar to … Continue reading Xing Yi Qi Qiang – Mysterious Spear of Xing Yi
Meditation can be viewed as a way to practice “just being”. You can also describe meditation as a way to “do nothing” i.e. meditation is ultimately not about something you “do” to “become” but rather about being in, and be interested in, what is. In silence and stillness there is space to look at anything … Continue reading Meditation
Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan) is a classical Chinese martial art and health callisthenic. We practice Tai Ji with focus on health, well being, self defence and personal development. The movements are relaxed, natural, flowing, soft and strengthening for body and soul. You learn to use your intention instead of muscular strength, using 4 ounce of … Continue reading Tai Ji Quan
We practice Xing Yi Quan, Yi Quan, Tai Ji Quan, Ba Gua Quan, Qi Gong and meditation as taught by Sun Jian Yun (daughter of Sun Lu Tang), Di Zhao Long (student of Sun Lu Tang and disciple of Yang Rong Ben), Li Zun Si (disciple of Mai Jin Kui), Yao Cheng Rong (son of … Continue reading Welcome to SanCai Martial Arts Research Fellowship!
An introduction to Sun style Tai Ji Quan History: According to legend Tai Ji Quan was founded by the Daoist monk Zhang San Feng who was living in seclusion on Wu Dang mountain researching the art of longevity. After Zhang San Feng it is difficult to follow the succeeding line, and many researchers doubt the … Continue reading Introduction to Sun Style Taiji Quan