Xing Yi Quan is an internal martial art whose philosophy is similar to Tai Chi Chuan in that the focus is on mind intention and simultaneously defending and attacking (yin and yang). Xing Yi Quan is known for it’s aggressiveness, its motions are more linear than Tai Chi Chuan and incorporate the use of fajing at close range (short jin) to produce an overwhelming wave of energy.
In this class, students will learn the Xing Yi Quan Great Linking Form – a combination of the 5 Elements and the 12 Animals linking forms.
Prerequisites: Students need to know the Xing Yi Quan 5 Elements and the 12 Animals in order to take this class.