Classic Xing Yi Texts translated by Joseph Crandall

Joseph Crandall, translator, is a well-known Ba Gua practitioner who has taken onto himself the heroic task of translating and making available many key works of BaGua. These are translations, bound workbook style, of Chinese texts, mostly illustrated with line drawings. As Crandall writes in his introduction; "I have been waiting for someone more qualified to come along and do a better job at these translations than I do. I know that there are many out there who could do it." What Crandall doesn't mention is the dedication and knowledge he has brought to the worthy fundamental project.

CXY#1 XingYi Linked Fist by Li Cunyi
Translated by Joseph Crandall
40 pages, US $15.00

This is one of the most famous of all Xing Yi's "linked fists". Not only does it combine powerful versions of the 5 Elements fist but some of the well-known Xing Yi animal movements. It is an essential "intermediate" set in the Xing Yi canon. Translated by Joseph Crandall this is a direct version of the Chinese original by Li CunYi. It outlines the set step by step and includes introductory comments on the art of Xing Yi including linneage and theory. A good addition to any serious library of Xing Yi literature.

CXY#2 Henan Orthodox Xing Yi Chuan
by Pei XiRong & Li Ying-Ang
Translated by Joseph Crandall
86 pages, US $25.00

This is a form of Xing Yi that emphasizes the "10 Animals". The bulk of this book is instructional detailing the movements of the animals. There is also a very good introduction about teachers, styles and lineage with special emphasis on the Muslim background of Xing Yi (not seen that often). A good addition to any serious library of Xing Yi literature.

CXY#3 XingYi Mu Chuan (Xing Yi Mother Fists)
by Jiang Rong-Jiao
Translated by Joseph Crandall
115 pages, US $30.00

This book is a translation of a classic Xing Yi text dealing with combinations based on the Five Element actions. Linked fists in sequence of Creation, Destruction and other themes are shown in old photographs and detailed explanations. A Ch'i Kung warm up is introduced. Small forms based on each of the Five Elements are shown. A good addition to any serious library of Xing Yi literature.

CXY#4 XingYi Zha Shi Chui & Ba Shi Chuan
by Jiang Rong-Jiao
Translated by Joseph Crandall
105 pages, US $25.00

In this volume Jiang talks about the origins of Xing Yi and pokes some holes into the "Three Arts as One" of the Wu Dang school. The exposition is on the two "long" Xing Yi sets: Zha Zhi Chui and Ba Shi Quan both of which intermingle the salient actions of Xing Yi into flexible and integrated forms. Ba Shi according to Jiang, was invented by Yue WuMu (Yue Fei) thus harkening back to the idea that Yue invented at least part of this powerful and adaptable style.