The image frequently used to describe the technique of hsing-i is that of an iron ball rolling right over the opponent. Whether your body type is thin or heavyset, one of your major internal goals in hsing-i is to sink your chi to make your body and arms become incredibly heavy.
Hsing-i Martial Art Qualities
Hsing-i’s basic qualities as a martial art include:
- Energetic and combat intent behind movement is emphasized over the physical movements of the form
- Functional power in each and every part of every movement, rather than only the ability to move well
- Movements that are designed purely from the viewpoint of combat effectiveness: In hsing-i, any movement that is not functional or is wasted in either solo forms, two-person practices or in combat, is to be the equivalent of a martial sin
- Bu hao kan, hen hao yung (Chinese phrase that describes hsing-i), freely translated means that hsing-i does not look pretty, but works exceptionally well
- Prime strategy rests on the idea of never retreating
- A mentality that is completely goal-oriented and based on a high level of calm aggression
- A primary focus on developing yang (not yin) methods of internal power
- Developing the outside of a practitioner’s body to feel extremely hard to someone attacking it
- Philosophical orientation toward developing internal strength and unwavering, focused intent
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