Introduction to Xingyi Quan

Xingyi Quan is one of the three famous internal martial arts styles in China. It originated in the late Ming Dynasty, flourished in the late Qing Dynasty and has a history of more than three hundred years to date. Throughout history, many famous people have emerged, exerting a great influence and spreading widely. Xingyi Quan, as one of the profound and extensive contents of Chinese martial arts, has gradually formed a relatively complete theoretical system through the continuous research, practice, summary and improvement of generations of inheritors. Although each of its various schools of boxing has its own merits, the principles of its boxing are deeply rooted. It emphasizes leading the qi with the mind and guiding the force with the qi, expressing both the meaning and the form, and integrating the form and the meaning. Through the mutual regulation of form and meaning, as well as the interaction between the inside and the outside, the effect of cultivating both substance and function is achieved. The scientific principles of Xingyi Quan embody the essence of traditional Chinese national culture. With the aim of refining one's character, strengthening the body and benefiting mankind, it not only has the effects of strengthening the body, cultivating one's temperament, curing diseases and prolonging life, but also has combat effects rich in practical combat. In history, many predecessors of Xingyi Quan, with their superb skills, composed a series of righteous songs of upholding justice and defending the country. At present, Xingyi Quan and its spirit are increasingly popular and flourishing with their strong vitality.