Xue Sheng
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There has been some talk about the 10 essences (essentials) of Yang Taijiquan and the essentials of Chen Taijiquan and I just wanted to say something about the essentials of Xingyiquan. Actually they are called the “Eight Vital Points”.
This comes form the book: Xing Yi Nei Gong that was compiled by Dan Miller and Tim Cartmell. Just as a side note the book was dedicated to Wang Ji Wu (1891-1991) who was a Shanxi Style Xingyiquan master.
The Eight Vital Points
1) the inside must be lifted
2) the three hearts must unite
3) the three intents must follow one another
4) the Five Elements must flow smoothly
5) the four terminus must move together
6) the heart must be at ease
7) the three points must be on a line
8) the eyes must focus on a single point
Now just what the heck does this mean you ask…or maybe you don’t… but I will tell you anyway.
1) Lifting the anus, the tongue touches the roof of the mouth and the crown of the head is lifted.
2) The Bai Hui, Lou Gong, Yong Quan points
3) Qi (vital energy), Li (strength), Yi (intention)
4) This is a reference to the 5 internal and 5 external elements of the body; Internal – heart. Liver, spleen, lung, kidney. External – tongue, eyes, mouth, nose, ears. Also note the 5 elements are Earth, Metal, Water Wood, Fire
5) Tongue (the terminus of the flesh), teeth (the terminus of the bones), fingers and toes (the terminus of the connective tissue), the pores (the terminus of the blood vessels)
6) I do not think this needs explanation but basically relax
7) The nose, front hand and front foot
8) Again no explanation really needed but focus
And I want to add something that I do know has been on MT before but it might help clarify why you have some fairly major differences in the basics (essences/essentials) and the basic philosophy of the Internal Chinese Martial Arts styles, particularly Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. They have different mindsets and approaches to confrontation
Taijiquan yields and blends, Baguazhang circles and evades and Xingyiquan smashes right through. Xingyiquan tends to be the most aggressive of the 3, IMO, and in Xingyiquan attack and defense are considered the same things.
This comes form the book: Xing Yi Nei Gong that was compiled by Dan Miller and Tim Cartmell. Just as a side note the book was dedicated to Wang Ji Wu (1891-1991) who was a Shanxi Style Xingyiquan master.
The Eight Vital Points
1) the inside must be lifted
2) the three hearts must unite
3) the three intents must follow one another
4) the Five Elements must flow smoothly
5) the four terminus must move together
6) the heart must be at ease
7) the three points must be on a line
8) the eyes must focus on a single point
Now just what the heck does this mean you ask…or maybe you don’t… but I will tell you anyway.
1) Lifting the anus, the tongue touches the roof of the mouth and the crown of the head is lifted.
2) The Bai Hui, Lou Gong, Yong Quan points
3) Qi (vital energy), Li (strength), Yi (intention)
4) This is a reference to the 5 internal and 5 external elements of the body; Internal – heart. Liver, spleen, lung, kidney. External – tongue, eyes, mouth, nose, ears. Also note the 5 elements are Earth, Metal, Water Wood, Fire
5) Tongue (the terminus of the flesh), teeth (the terminus of the bones), fingers and toes (the terminus of the connective tissue), the pores (the terminus of the blood vessels)
6) I do not think this needs explanation but basically relax
7) The nose, front hand and front foot
8) Again no explanation really needed but focus
And I want to add something that I do know has been on MT before but it might help clarify why you have some fairly major differences in the basics (essences/essentials) and the basic philosophy of the Internal Chinese Martial Arts styles, particularly Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. They have different mindsets and approaches to confrontation
Taijiquan yields and blends, Baguazhang circles and evades and Xingyiquan smashes right through. Xingyiquan tends to be the most aggressive of the 3, IMO, and in Xingyiquan attack and defense are considered the same things.
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