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    Classical Xingyi Quan Vol. II: Henan Orthodox Xingyi Quan
    Classical Xingyi Quan Vol. II: Henan Orthodox Xingyi Quan
    Classical Xingyi Quan Vol. II: Henan Orthodox Xingyi Quan
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    Classical Xingyi Quan Vol. II: Henan Orthodox Xingyi Quan

    By Pei Xirong and Li Ying'ang

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    This book is a collaboration by Pei Xirong, Li Ying'ang and Lu Song'gao. The first section contains an annotated history of Xingyi Quan. The second section contains the oral teaching necessary for mastering this art. The third section contain descriptions of the Ten Animal Forms and some intermediate routines such as the Four Seizes, Dragon and Tiger Fighting, Ten Forms Combined As One, etc.
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    PublisherLulu.com
    Release dateMar 30, 2011
    ISBN9781257236343
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      Classical Xingyi Quan Vol. II - Pei Xirong and Li Ying'ang

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      Translator's Preface

      For my second volume in the Classical Xingyi series, I chose to feature the lesserknown Henan branch of Xingyi Quan, also known as Xinyi Quan or Liu He Xinyi Quan. I think that there are many misconceptions about Henan Style Xingyi in America and elsewhere and this is particularly evident among practitioners of the Hebei branch. A serious study of this book will reveal many similarities with the Hebei branch. It has certainly opened my eyes.

      Many of the illustrations have been retouched by myself and therefore may not look exactly like the originals. I have done my best to remain as faithful to the originals as I can able.

      Now I am certainly not the most qualified person to be translating this book and I am afraid that I may have made some errors unknowingly. If there are any errors I give my most heartfelt apologies. However, since there is no one else who seems to be willing to take on these works I will continue as best as I can.

      Finally I want to thank Mr. J. P. Yang who gave me much valued help it deciphering the old style of writing in this book. Without his gracious assistance this book would not have ever been completed to my satisfaction.

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      Master Lu Song’gao

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      Mr. Pei Xirong

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      Mr. Li Ying’ang

      Lu Song'gao's Preface

      In recent years, martial arts books are being published in the bookstores like rain brings spring flowers. There is a lot of competition. If one carefully examines their substance, one finds that many are not very beneficial or beautiful. In their writing, they use words that are not satisfactory. In the aspect of practicing the fighting forms, they have only one technique per form. There is no special rising and falling. Perhaps the means to inquire and the secrets are not understood. This causes people to doubt that they are being told things properly. They doubt that these are the correct books to use for practicing the martial arts. They feel the difficulty when teachers hide their arts in order to preserve their mystery and esteem. Basically people should look into this. We decided to publish a book on Henan Style Xingyi Quan (Xin Yi Liu He Quan) to be used as a good guide. However, I was too busy with the routines of daily life to get it done. Now, fortunately, my student Pei Xirong, who has received the complete transmission, has endeavored to edit this martial arts book. He compiled and edited all the necessary points. He put his efforts into making this book the keystone, so that once grasped everything will fall into place. Each sentence should be studied and the practices examined. Inquire into the meaning of the words. The important points of the basic fists must be grasped, e.g., splitting, flicking, pouncing, raising, rising, falling, elbowing, seizing, the feet, plucking, wrapping, and being upright. In order to get the basic fists a teacher must guide you so that the method is suitable with the fixed names. Regard the names and reflect on their meaning. The forms appear in the body, in the separate postures, and in every aspect. They must be like ridges and peaks, rising and falling, high and low, suppressing and uplifting, continuous and complete, one pulse. Each step and fist go the same way. They must be low like level sand or the falling goose. They must be high like the purple swallow penetrating the screen. When contracting it is like a low flying bird or an egret about to leave its nest. When expanding it is like shooting a bow or drawing a sword, like a shooting arrow from a distant string. I do not know how to truly get the idea across!

      Therefore, the head must move. The inner must rise up. The outer must rise. Crossing and falling must be smooth. The hand rising is the tiger pouncing. The foot rising does not fall into emptiness. Before there is action there must be the mind. Don't just think of one thing, but think of them in order. The mind comes first and then the qi, not the reverse. Understand that the four extremities, though many, have one essence. Understand that Yin, Yang, and the Five Elements, though many, are one qi. Understand that the Three Hearts, though many, are one strength, the Three Revolutions and Nine Turnings are one posture. If you understand one of these then you can understand them all. The actions of rising and falling, advancing and retreating must be good. The four extremities must all be equal. The hand rising but the foot does not rise; the hand falling and the foot does not fall, are incorrect ways to study this skill. Not rising makes the plucking character. Not falling makes the falling character. If the three hearts are not linked together, your study of the art is shallow. The outgoing energy of the fist must follow. These make up the essentials of practicing the martial arts. You must hold them firm in your memory.

      I studied the art with Master Yuan Fengyi. Later in Shanghai, I also continued with Master Bai (whose full name I do not know), who gave me advice. He urged me to study martial arts with certain men. I cannot always remember them all. Listed below in Shanghai are: Li Cunxian, Xu Wenzhong (who became my fiend as a result), Sun Shaofu, Jie Mngpang, and Pei Xirong together with my son Lu Bo. . . and others.

      Written by Lu Song'gao, in Shanghai, March 1949.

      Pei Xirong's Preface

      There are many styles of martial arts in China. Throughout history they have been used to resist enemies, to guard the country, and to guard one's family and health. In this aspect many styles were started and developed. They have become a type of physical culture that demands a high degree of skill and art. Recently my country's martial arts movement has been promoted and performed abroad. The people of all nations have given them a fervent happy welcome. Many artists continually go out on tours. We wished to produce something in order to preserve this precious and valuable art. We set down the principles of Henan Style Xingyi Quan in this small book. It is to be used for good Chinese martial arts or similar Daoist contemplation.

      Henan Style Xingyi Quan is comprised of the actions of the Dragon, Tiger, Monkey, Horse, Chicken, Swallow, Sparrow hawk, Snake, Eagle and Bear, and set into fighting routines. The actions are simple, brief, and easy to practice. They follow Ma Xueli's teachings, which have come down to me through ten generations of men. Hundreds of years of study have proven that it is efficacious in strengthening the body and fighting disease.

      I was practicing medicine in the Shensi and Henan regions when I first started to study this type of martial art. In 1938, I first followed Master Ming. He began to write a book, Xing Yi Liu He Quan, in 1936, but the original draft was not complete. The War of Resistance against Japan (1937-1945) started, and his work on the draft was halted and later lost. In 1949, in Shanghai, I was urged by Master Lu Song'gao to study the basic fists. He had the idea that we could edit and publish a book on this art. He continually stimulated and encouraged me until this small basic book was completed. Slowly but surely the work was completed. After some time and a lot of errors draw, the first step was finished. In this part the process of the basic fists of Henan Style Xingyi Quan (originally called Xin Yi Liu He Quan) is arranged. I am indebted to different elder brothers that pointed to the truth. In this I express my thanks

      Pei Xirong written in Shanghai. January 1980

      Li Ying'ang's Preface

      Xingyi Quan is a famous and important martial art. Along with Baguazhang and Taijiquan, they are the three martial arts of Inner Family. This art uses forms, that while they are deep and subtle, are not fancy or flowery and therefore do not easily capture the student's interest. Therefore the teachings are not widespread. Nowadays, this style is very popular in the provinces of Hebei, Shansi,

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