Chris Ray's Internal Arts dispatch

Here are a few shots of the animal varations of Hsing-I.  I have had many discussions with Frank about the value of Hsing-I practice, and this is roughly what Frank had to say on the matter. Frank believes that Hsing-I is a fast and effective method for teaching a person how to develop will power as well as  the * Yang (energy) aspects  of internal arts practice. For example the yang side of internal practice can often be somewhat lacking and difficult to cultivate within Tai Chi Chuan, the yang side of Tai Chi practice is really hidden within the slow circular motion of Tai Chi , and the remit of Tai Chi is to allow an attackers force to be be redirected,  hence the explosive potential of Tai Chi is often lost to the observer and rarely seen or demonstrated. 

However in Hsing-I the yang potential of the art is right up front and very apparent in the execution of techniques. The explosiveness and intensity of the art are pretty obvious to the observer.  

So someone who is having trouble expressing their strength, either due to their practice or temperament or both, may well find that Hsing-I can help them achieve the ability to produce a strong yang force at will thus helping to bring out the same potential in their Tai Chi practice which may be lacking.  

Hsing-I cultivates a continuously rolling force/energy, that literally cuts through obstacles in front of it. It develops will power and the skill to not hestitate, to act decisively, economically and instantly when the need arises. When developing this kind of energetic skill one needs to be able to relax with this kind of force so that ones character and temperament remain in balance. With such power comes a certain responsibility. People with weak will, Yin type characters benefit greatly from cultivating the energy Hsing-I.

Hsing-I is the best bridgeing art to if you want to move from external type training into the internal type arts.

*Yang here refers to the outwardly expanding expressive force of nature.

CRC

Explanation of Hsing-I history

Beng Chuan, the crushing fist of Hsing-I

Universal post practice, standing chi gung

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Veteran Internal Martial Artist Frank Allen in London

Frank Allen of the Wu-Tang Physical Culture Association of New York, flew into London this weekend to present the five elements of Classical Hsing-I Chuan of China. 30 people for all walks of life attended including actor Ewan Stewart, Film director Dominic Murphy, p.r. executive Chris Fox, Tai Chi Instructor Owen Mulcair, 3rd Dan Shotokan Karate and Wing Chun Gung Fu veteran Terry Swaby. Frank's reputation as a practical, amiable and inspirational teacher attracted people from as far away as Ireland, Norway, France andSpain.

What is Hsing -I Chuan?

Trans; MIND INTENT BOXING.

Hsing-I is a sister art to Tai Chi, and contains internal principles of Taoist energy work. It is very simple in construction and provides the fastest way to learn internal fighting concepts. There are five fist techniques, combined with their moving sequences each of them is a strategic combat variation. The system also involve various standing chi Gung practices which develop awareness, balance, internal strength and importantly a strong mind intent. This is the only internal art with,"I" pronounced, "Yee"  in the title, thus indicating the primary role it plays. 

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