Xingyiquan poetry

[Bamboo]

A little reading to start your day ....


- Those who are exchanging bravery (i.e. fighting) should not think about mistakes already made. Those who think about mistakes find it hard to move even an inch step. Movement rises like a penetrating arrow and falls like the wind. Every movement automatically combines secretly.

Turning to the rear is just like a tiger searching the mountain. When chop and strike are used, they are intrepid and undefeatable. When thrusting upward and downward, it is like a tiger, also like an eagle swooping downward to a chicken coop.

Do not be hurried in turning over the rivers and reversing the ocean. A single phoenix who dares to fly toward the sun can be said to be brave. -



~ Bamboo ~

 

[Howard Wallace]

Cool.

I have had a little exposure to Xingyiquan. Where did this quote come from?

Tai Ji Quan fits a little better with my predelictions and personality.

 

[Bamboo]

Cool.

Where did this quote come from?


It is from a book by Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming. He's pretty well known, especially for Taiji. Here's a couple of links (if I did them correctly ...)


http://store.yahoo.com/ymaa/xingyiquan.html

It is interesting how different styles fit different people, and how this changes with time also. I saw your interests include judo and aikido as well. I trained a bit of aikido back in college. Really wonderful art that I hope to get back to someday soon.

Thanks for reading!

~ Bamboo ~

 

[Bamboo]

Well, almost correctly done. Go to "Publication" page, then "Shop" and then look up Xingyiquan.

It is one of the best books I've found on the subject, especially regarding the spirit and fighting mentality of the style.

 

[Howard Wallace]

I have the book on my shelves. I did not immediately recognize the quote. Which of the translated documents in Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming's book is it from?

Some of those guys hit hard. Best not to be where they're striking.

I'm off to Beijing in a couple of days to visit wife and family. Who knows, maybe I'll have more bruises when I return.

 

[DannyinJapan]

He's the guy that published the "weapons of ancient china" book, right?

 

[Howard Wallace]

He's the guy that published the "weapons of ancient china" book, right?

He's got one called "Ancient Chinese Weapons" that I have not read.

 

[Bamboo]

Which of the translated documents in Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming's book is it from?

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It is from Marshal Yue, Fei's Ten Important Theses, in the back of the book. That is where the best stuff is ...

This particular quote, p. 239.

Enjoy Beijing and the family.

~ Bamboo ~

 

[Lion's Roar]

Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming has produced some quality books. I respect his knowledge and willingness to share. Those traits don't always go hand in hand in the martial arts world.