Hi. I'm looking to take up Hsing I. More than for the combat training, but for the control of internal energy (or whatever you call your biological functions). However, there are no schools anywhere near me, so I am looking to at least become aware of the fundamentals.

 

I'm not looking to master the style, or to be able to profess some proficiency in it; I just wish to learn. That being said, are there any texts which the Hsing I students/teachers could suggest?

 

Thanks in advance

Maybe soneone could suggest a book, or pamphlet?

Well, as with all the Wudang Kung fu, Qi Kung is central to the developement of power. So perhaps you could find yourself a Qi Kung class.

 

Learning from a books really wont be any good, but anything by Sifu Smith, Sifu Sun Lu Tang or Sifu Yang Jwing Ming is a good place to find some info.

Well, I learned how to change my oil, play guitar, and count cards from a book (not that I'm any good at the last two . . .).

 

Shoot, there aren't any Chi Kung classes around this part of the Devil's Left Ventrical. Three schools, three different styles: Isshinryu Karate, Mu Duk Kwan, and Tae Kwon Do.

 

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try to find some of these

I've had the tome "Chinese Healing Arts" for about three months now. I've tried some of the exercises prescribed therein, and, with the exception of certain uncomfortablities (My Word. Copyrighted, mo fos.) due to injuries, I'd say they have some promise. Most of the exercises are described as either "Kung Fu" or "Chi Kung."

 

Well, I've started down the path of improper instruction. Anyone wish to point out another stepping stone? Puh-leez?

 

I would recommend you to learn Yiquan

 

instead of Hsing-I when seeing your

 

aim. Go and seach in the internet

 

about this

 

Seldom does Sifu in Hsing-I teach

 

you straightly to what you planned

 

to learn as mentioned.

 

You may probably start with

 

the Five element form first....