December 20, 2008

Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV, USA

Women's Final: Crystal Huang vs. Ariel Hsing

(HD - 1280x720)

2008 US Nationals
Women's Singles and Team Trials
semi-final
12/20/2008
http://www.usatt.org/magazine/2008_Nationals/

Junior Girl's Team Trials Crossovers
12/20/2008
US Nationals
Las Vegas, NV

Cadet Girls' Final SE
12/19/08

This is a clip from Sifu Ken Gullette's new DVD - "Hsing-I Staff Form." This is a video showing Sifu Gullette teaching the applications for a few movements to students. The DVD shows step-by-step instruction of the form, fighting applications for each movement, and a bonus section showing general staff fighting techniques. Check out the DVD at www.kungfu4u.com and visit Sifu's online internal arts school at www.internalfightingarts.com.

A tribute video, clips from the last 37 years of Master Henry Suen Wai's teaching career in the Bak Hsing system of CMA

Hsing I / xingyiquan

An Asian-American Politician Looks to the National Stage

Hsing-I Xingyi internal kung fu applications

Efi Dinar, from the Nanking Tai Chi School in Israel, demonstrates two Hsing-I sword forms.

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This video shows a few highlights from a new DVD that teaches the five element linking form of Hsing-I Chuan. Sifu Ken Gullette and his students have won many tournament competitions with this powerful form. The DVD is more than an hour long with in-depth demonstrations and instruction on each movement of the form. Also, it contains something that VERY FEW DVDs contain -- instruction on the internal principles for the movements. There is also a 25-minute section that breaks down the fighting applications of each movement. The DVD is available at www.kungfu4u.com. There is a money back guarantee and no shipping charges.

An excerpt from the new DVD titled "Internal Strength for Hsing-I, Tai Chi and Bagua." The DVD is a private lesson with 25 exercises to help you develop the body mechanics for the internal arts, and also clear instruction on peng energy, silk-reeling, and whole body movement. Sifu Ken Gullette has studied with members of the Chen family, including Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, and their students and disciples. This clip includes 3 of the internal strength exercises from the DVD that's available at www.kungfu4u.com. This DVD is 102 minutes long and truly teaches some of the skills that many Tai Chi, Hsing-I and Bagua students in America don't learn from their teachers, because most American teachers don't know the true body mechanics that are required for real internal arts.

Master Bakari Alexander doing Hsing-I..XingYi Quan.

My tibetan mastiff puppy Zodd =)
He's from Sundari kennel in the Czech Republic.
Mother: Aya de Yuwenchi
Father: Charlie od R a M

Born 25 december 2006

He's 11-12 weeks old in this video.

Grand master Hung I Hsiang (1925-93)
These 5 parts, shows the full serie: Tai Chi "The Soft Way"
These recordings are from the, BBC Documentary series (1983): The Way Of The Warrior!

BBC docu "Way of the Warrior"
The series was originally broadcast by the BBC in the early 1980's and was comprised of 8 episodes which featured top Masters of each system. Each part lasts approx 35-40 minutes so the total content is approx 5½ hours long. It is not intended as a training tutorial. It is a documentary going into the rich historical background, philosophy, methods and practices of each system. Each part has numerous footage of demonstrations, explanations and practical applications. Whichever martial art system you may be studying this is a very absorbing and inspiring series.

The series is comprised of:

1 Shorinji Kempo 'The New Way'

2 Kalari 'The Indian Way'

3 Aikido and Kendo 'The Sporting Way'

4 T'ai Chi 'The Soft Way' - also included Hsing Yi and Ba Gua

5 Eskrima 'The Philippino Way'

6 Karate 'The Way of the Empty Hand'

7 Kung Fu 'The Hard Way'

8 The Samurai Way

Grand master Hung I Hsiang (1925-93)
These 5 parts, shows the full serie: Tai Chi "The Soft Way"
These recordings are from the, BBC Documentary series (1983): The Way Of The Warrior!

BBC docu "Way of the Warrior"
The series was originally broadcast by the BBC in the early 1980's and was comprised of 8 episodes which featured top Masters of each system. Each part lasts approx 35-40 minutes so the total content is approx 5½ hours long. It is not intended as a training tutorial. It is a documentary going into the rich historical background, philosophy, methods and practices of each system. Each part has numerous footage of demonstrations, explanations and practical applications. Whichever martial art system you may be studying this is a very absorbing and inspiring series.

The series is comprised of:

1 Shorinji Kempo 'The New Way'

2 Kalari 'The Indian Way'

3 Aikido and Kendo 'The Sporting Way'

4 T'ai Chi 'The Soft Way' - also included Hsing Yi and Ba Gua

5 Eskrima 'The Philippino Way'

6 Karate 'The Way of the Empty Hand'

7 Kung Fu 'The Hard Way'

8 The Samurai Way

Grand master Hung I Hsiang (1925-93)
These 5 parts, shows the full serie: Tai Chi "The Soft Way"
These recordings are from the, BBC Documentary series (1983): The Way Of The Warrior!

BBC docu "Way of the Warrior"
The series was originally broadcast by the BBC in the early 1980's and was comprised of 8 episodes which featured top Masters of each system. Each part lasts approx 35-40 minutes so the total content is approx 5½ hours long. It is not intended as a training tutorial. It is a documentary going into the rich historical background, philosophy, methods and practices of each system. Each part has numerous footage of demonstrations, explanations and practical applications. Whichever martial art system you may be studying this is a very absorbing and inspiring series.

The series is comprised of:

1 Shorinji Kempo 'The New Way'

2 Kalari 'The Indian Way'

3 Aikido and Kendo 'The Sporting Way'

4 T'ai Chi 'The Soft Way' - also included Hsing Yi and Ba Gua

5 Eskrima 'The Philippino Way'

6 Karate 'The Way of the Empty Hand'

7 Kung Fu 'The Hard Way'

8 The Samurai Way

Grand master Hung I Hsiang (1925-93)
These 5 parts, shows the full serie: Tai Chi "The Soft Way"
These recordings are from the, BBC Documentary series (1983): The Way Of The Warrior!

BBC docu "Way of the Warrior"
The series was originally broadcast by the BBC in the early 1980's and was comprised of 8 episodes which featured top Masters of each system. Each part lasts approx 35-40 minutes so the total content is approx 5½ hours long. It is not intended as a training tutorial. It is a documentary going into the rich historical background, philosophy, methods and practices of each system. Each part has numerous footage of demonstrations, explanations and practical applications. Whichever martial art system you may be studying this is a very absorbing and inspiring series.

The series is comprised of:

1 Shorinji Kempo 'The New Way'

2 Kalari 'The Indian Way'

3 Aikido and Kendo 'The Sporting Way'

4 T'ai Chi 'The Soft Way' - also included Hsing Yi and Ba Gua

5 Eskrima 'The Philippino Way'

6 Karate 'The Way of the Empty Hand'

7 Kung Fu 'The Hard Way'

8 The Samurai Way

Grand master Hung I Hsiang (1925-93)
These 5 parts, shows the full serie: Tai Chi "The Soft Way"
These recordings are from the, BBC Documentary series (1983): The Way Of The Warrior!

BBC docu "Way of the Warrior"
The series was originally broadcast by the BBC in the early 1980's and was comprised of 8 episodes which featured top Masters of each system. Each part lasts approx 35-40 minutes so the total content is approx 5½ hours long. It is not intended as a training tutorial. It is a documentary going into the rich historical background, philosophy, methods and practices of each system. Each part has numerous footage of demonstrations, explanations and practical applications. Whichever martial art system you may be studying this is a very absorbing and inspiring series.

The series is comprised of:

1 Shorinji Kempo 'The New Way'

2 Kalari 'The Indian Way'

3 Aikido and Kendo 'The Sporting Way'

4 T'ai Chi 'The Soft Way' - also included Hsing Yi and Ba Gua

5 Eskrima 'The Philippino Way'

6 Karate 'The Way of the Empty Hand'

7 Kung Fu 'The Hard Way'

8 The Samurai Way

Five Element Fist, which is the most important exercise in this style, the life-long-time exercise!
internalstyle.com from montreal, canada

I ran across this old video on the net. Even though the style of Hsing-i is a bit different from that which I have seen, I found it very interesting and encouraging - What appears to be a man in his 80s, performing Hsing-i animals, still quite agile and strong. I would hope this is possibly due to the benefits of internal martial arts?

Hsing-i linking form, Sifu Andrew Chung

Xing Yi quan Applications, from animal forms. internalstyle.com from Montreal, canada

Hip-hop /rock song . Called Sweet Surender Eveanescens hope someone will even-tur-lly comment soon. +^_^+ meow!

last summer mr. Luc Bendza gave some seminars on chinese kung fu ...

a member of the Chengdu team gives a demo of how the internal style of Hsing I should look like (have a close look at the strenght of his legs ... filmed in 1994 by me Wushu

Lineage Master Bruce Frantzis demonstrates the fighting applications and martial philosophy of Xing Yi (Hsing I). This rare video shows how each form and fist of Xing Yi is used specifically in martial arts combat.

Retro Minute series page at Hulu.comIt's the great China-U.S. panda-musk oxen gift exchange! -- Jimmy Osmond turns nine -- Streisand and O'Neal star in "What's Up, Doc?"

(thx Dr. Kenneth Fish for providing the vids and all descriptions which are originally found at www.emptyflower.com)
The following is footage of Zhang Junfeng, student of Li Cunyi and Gao Yisheng. The video was given to Dr. Kennith Fish anonyomously by a third party and was filmed in 1957 at Zhongshan Park, Taipai. The film starts out with Zhang Junfeng demonstrating qigong with a pole against his belly. He is then seen demonstrating Xingyi Anshen Pao with a student. Zhang Junfeng then leads students though some of the Xingyi elements and sections of Houtian Bagua. Towards then end he performs tiger, monkey, chicken, swallow, and tai bird from the Xingyi animals set. The clip ends with color footage of Zhang Junfeng leading students through some more bagua drills.
this is from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVVDHU3Nyxw

A short example of a Xingyi Form..

The exact origins of Xingyiquan are unknown. The creation of the Art is traditionally attributed to the famous general and patriot Yue Fei (1103- 1141) of the Song Dynasty. There is, however, no historical data to support this claim. The style was originally called "Xin Yi Liu He Quan" (Heart Mind Six Harmonies Boxing). The Six Harmonies refer to the Three Internal Harmonies (the heart or desire coordinates with the intent; the intent coordinates with the qi or vital energy; the qi coordinates with the strength), and the Three External Harmonies (the shoulders coordinate with the hips; the elbows coordinate with the knees and the hands coordinate with the feet).

The earliest reliable information we have makes reference to Ji Longfeng (also known as Ji Jige) of Shanxi Province as being the first to teach the art of Xin Yi Liu He Quan. Ji Longfeng was active near the end of the Ming Dynasty (early 1600's) and was a master of spear fighting (he had the reputation of possessing "divine" skill with the spear). He is recorded as stating "I have protected myself in violent times with my spear. Now that we are in a time of "peace" and our weapons have all been destroyed, if I am unarmed and meet the unexpected, how shall I defend myself?" In answer to his own question, Ji Longfeng reportedly created a style of weaponless combat based on his expertise with the spear. He refered to his art as "Liu He," the Six Harmonies.

Ji Longfeng had two very famous students. One was from from Hebei province and was named Cao Jiwu. The other was from Henan Province and was named Ma Xueli. It was at this point in history that the Xin Yi Liu He Quan (now also refered to as Xingyiquan) divided into three related yet separate styles, the Shanxi, Henan and Hebei schools. After spending 12 years studying Xingyiquan with Ji Longfeng, Cao Jiwu entered the Imperial Martial Examinations and placed first (this was the most prestigious honor one could possibly win as a martial artist in old China, and assured the victor a high government position). Cao passsed on his art to two brothers, Dai Longbang and Dai Linbang.

Dai Longbang passed his Art on to Li Luoneng (also known as Li Nengran). Li holds the distinction of being the greatest Xingyi Boxer in the styles' history and one of the top Chinese boxers of all time. Li Luoneng taught his art in his native Shanxi Province and also taught a great number of students in Hebei Province (his duties as a bodyguard involved escorting various members of wealthy families to and from Hebei). Two of Li's most famous Shanxi students were Song Shirong and Zhe Yizhai. His most famous Hebei student was the formidable Guo Yunshen (who reportedly defeated all comers with his "Beng Quan," a straight punch to the body). Guo Yunshen passed on his art to Wang Fuyuan, Liu Qilan and Sun Ludang among others; Liu Qilan passed on the Art to the most famous practitioners of this century, including Li Cunyi and Zhang Zhangui (also known as Zhang Zhaodong). There are many practitioners of all three sub-systems active today, and Xingyiquan is still a popular and well respected style of martial art in China.

Le Hsing I Chuan...un art martial interne (nei jia) trés chere à mon coeur... Contrairement aux apparences, c'est trés certainement un des arts les plus mortel et dangeureu qui soit !

"Comme le saule et la brise Qui t'accompagnent au printemps Plonge-toi dans la brume Laisse s'exprimer ta passion Dans cette pluie de printemps sans fin." Clip tiré du film Green Snake, Tsui Hark, 199...

Trailer HK Video : *Green Snake (Ching Se) Un film de Tsui HARK Avec Maggie CHEUNG, Joey WONG, CHIU Man-Cheuk, WU Hsing Kuo Film Workshop - 1993 - Hong-Kong

2nd generation Wu style Taiji successor, Ma Yueh Liang, pushes hands at a demo. Ma Yueh Liang was a student of Wu Jiang Quan and was a major influence in spreading Wu Taiji to Shanghai, China.

37 posture Yang Taiji form developed and performed by Chen Manching. Chen Manching was a student of Yang Chenfu.
found at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2mvyjHYS0

Tung Yingchieh, founder of Tung Style Taichi. Tung Ying Chieh was a student of Yang Chenfu. He was the creator of Tung Style Taichi, and performs his slow set in both pieces of the footage. The first part was filmed in 1950 and the second was filmed in 1945.

This is a japanese video of Liu YunChiao. Liu YunChiao's teachers include baji/spear master Li Shu Wen, mantis master Ding Zi Cheng, and Yin style bagua master Gong Bao Tien.