Xiang Style Xingyiquan - The Foundations and Subtleties of Xingyiquan Training

Blue Snake Books ., — 2014 . — 388 p . — ISBN 1-58394-759-0 A modern classic , Shang Yun-Xiang Style Xingyiquan is essential for Xingyiquan practitioners and a useful guide for any practitioner of the Chinese martial arts . While focusing on Shang-style Xingyiquan ( derived from author Li Wen-Bin's training under Grandmaster Shang Yun-Xiang ) , this book clearly breaks down the fundamentals of those movements and forms found in all of Xingyiquan ( and other internal martial arts ) . Rather than simply presenting the traditional , often-cryptic poetry or "songs" to impart martial concepts , Li goes into great detail to explain to readers of all levels the finer points of Xingyi training. Featuring hundreds of original photographs and step-by-step explanation of movements , Shang Yun Xiang Style Xingyiquan is an excellent companion to Xingyiquan training of any style or school . Table of Contents : In Search of the Missing Points in the Origin of Xing Yi Quan Techniques ; Features of Shang Yun-Xiang Style Xing Yi Quan ; The Foundation for Xing Yi Gong Fu ; Wu Xing Quan 五行拳（Five Element Fist）; Jin Tui Lian Huan Quan 进退连环拳 ( Advance & Retreat Linking Fist) ; Traditional Xing Yi Weapons