Henan Xingyi (Xinyi Liuhe Quan)

[Existence_is _suffering]

What does everybody know of this art? I'm very interested in studying it and as I live in a place with very few decent instructors of any art, I thought I'd research before I spend countless hours attempting to track down an instructor... I know a bit about it already but if someone could give me some references to some quality literature (books would be ideal) I'd appreciate it! Thank you!

[bushido_man96]

I don't know anything about this style, so I can't help you there.

However, if you say that you are in an area with very few decent instructors, then I think what you should do instead of researching styles is research the instructors in your area. Go to each school, watch and see what they teach and do, and then ask questions. In the end, you are going to want to pick out the instructor that is going to suit you best, and who you view to be a good one, as opposed to the style you worry about.

At least, that is what I would do.

[Kajukenbopr]

dude, ALWAYS wikipedia it first lol - thats how u get a first look at the art. then come the questions

Xing Yi is also known as "the art of the crushing fist".

Xing Yi is a long-fist chinese style, one of the Internal Chinese Styles(Xing Yi, Baguazhang, Taichi), it is specially known for their strong fists(strikes).

Simple forms and practical footwork makes this an art that shows proficiency at the beginning of training. This art makes strong fighters. The movements are likened to using a spear in battle.

A very lineal style, all forms are performed in straight lines. It is not aesthetic, using very practical fighting principles.

It is usually taught alongside with Baguazhang which introduces circular movements to the style, giving the practitioner a wider range of movement.

The art of Yiquan or DaChengChuan was developed from this style.

Here's a couple of links with info on the style and videos:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xing_yi