Sun Style Hsing YiHsing Yi Ch'uan is one of three major Chinese Internal Martial Arts, with Tai Chi Ch'uan and BaGua Chang being the other two. All three are based on complete Chinese Philosophical systems, with Hsing Yi based on Five Element Theory.Hsing Yi, though less well known than both Tai Chi and Kung Fu by the general public, has consistently produced the most revered martial artists in China, artists known for dominating opponents in full contact challenges. Five Element Theory, also
less known than the Yin/Yang dualistic understanding of Tai Chi, holds
a creative and destructive relationship between the Five Elements and
seeks to utilize these relationships for the creation of energy within
the practitioner and the destruction of an opponent. The art takes it's root in
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, honing basic five energies through the Five
Fists and then expresses these techniques throughout the Twelve
Animals forms. These forms have identified the most powerful movements,
stances, and strikes from Northern Shaolin and streamlined them into as
a condensed a practice as possible.
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