YI QUAN (Mind Boxing) page 2

Yi Quan (Mind Boxing) is also known as Da Cheng Quan (Great Achievement Boxing). Though seemingly a simple system Yi Quan is subtle and deep emphasizing mental training as much as physical. Though originally derived from Xing-Yi Quan, this style simplifies even more completely eliminating Tao Lu (forms). Rather than this traditional practice Yi Quan has a number of other methods. These include Zhan Zhuang (Standing meditation drills), Tui-Shou (Partner Exercises), San-Shou (fighting training), Fa Li (Issuance of Power), and others, Shi Li (testing force).

Yi Quan puts a lot of time into training mind, fist and strength. To accomplish this Yi Quan attempts to eliminate outdated practices and approach Quan Xue, that is to say the Science of Boxing. Yi Quan sees three main approaches to martial studies for self defense, health and the joy of study itself. By streamlining this process, it is felt, more people can safely and enjoyably study the arts. Students start with Standing exercises for health then progress to standing exercises for self defense. Then begins its other methods of single and partner practice.

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DVD #10926 Yi Quan

The first in this series of three. Wang Yong Xiang, along with his brother, is a famous Yi Quan expert. Both of them followed their father, Wang Bin Kui and teachers such as Mao Zhong Xun and Li Yong Zong for over thirty years. He has developed a strong approach to getting Yi Quan skills. This initial presentation shows the range of exercises devoted to gaining a basic foundation in Yi Quan and increasing one's vitality. Warm ups all relate to the material itself along with Chi Kung and Standing practices.

DVD #10927 Yi Quan

The second in this series. Wang Yong Xiang, along with his brother, is a famous Yi Quan expert. Both of them followed their father, Wang Bin Kui and teachers such as Mao Zhong Xun and Li Yong Zong for over thirty years. He has developed a strong approach to getting Yi Quan skills. This presentation shows individual and partner Push Hands work. Also introduced are miscellaneous strikes, wiping steps, two person applications and open form individual practice such as spontaneous forms. Much info.

DVD #10928 Yi Quan

The third VCD in this series. Wang Yong Xiang, along with his brother, is a famous Yi Quan expert. Both of them followed their father, Wang Bin Kui and teachers such as Mao Zhong Xun and Li Yong Zong for over thirty years. He has developed a strong approach to getting Yi Quan skills.
This presentation shows many slow exercises for gathering the particular types of strength exhibited in Yi Quan. Strength issuing is also demonstrated.

DVD #10118 Yi Quan Issuing Power
with Bo Jia Cong,
About 2 Hours
(Corresponds to  VCDs #118 & 120)

This is a DVD on "Fa Li" or "issuing power" This phase of Yi Quan's (Mind Boxing) method concentrates on essential martial movements and the proper energy or power issued with their practice. A number of exercises lightly but definitely issue the correct actions for martial application. As is typical of Yi Quan the attempt is to strive for simplicity and motions that are natural yet truthful. This aspect of the training is more martially than health oriented but retains Yi Quan's directness and accessibility.

This aspect of the training, known as "San Shou" which implies "Free Hands" or applied self defense. This is a little more straight forward from the self defense standpoint that its sister method of "Tui Shou" or Push Hands. Yi Quan fighters surprised many people in the 1920's with their powerful showings in certain tournaments and, at the same time, their deceptively simple methods of training: right out of the heart of their mother system, Xing Yi.

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Around 120 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles      

DVD #10119 Yi Quan Push Hands
with Bo Jia Cong, About 2 Hours

(Corresponds to  VCDs #119 & 121)

This aspect of the training, known as "Tui Shou" after its T'ai Chi inspiration, is a series of partner movements that are good exercise and yet safe for two-person practice. These movements emphasize body alignment and subtlety of perception. They fit into Yi Quan's overall scheme beautifully and give partner's a chance to help one another to progress

In this DVD the Yi Quan (Mind Boxing) is explored with single action movements. A number of exercises are given with details of structural considerations such as body and spinal alignment. Keeping to the Yi Quan philosophy of simplicity the actions are easy accomplished by the kind of essential movements that could be explored for a lifetime.

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Around 120 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles  

DVD #10122 Yi Quan Standing Practice
with Bo Jia Cong, About 2 Hours

(Corresponds to  VCDs #122 & 123)

The basis of Yi Quan's practice lies in a series of standing postures where the student "relaxes while practicing, and practices while relaxing". Recalling its basis in the internal martial arts, Yi Quan starts with stance training that is dynamic and helps develop internal strength for both self defense and health aspects. It is here that health, martial practice and meditation meet.

This is also a DVD on "Shih Li" or "testing power" This phase of Yi Quan's (Mind Boxing) method concentrates on utilizing the continuous movements of Yi Quan to open the cavities (acupuncture points) and increase health. In distinction to the Fa Li vcd this series of seven primary moves strive for smooth actions that, nonetheless, can "store and restore the Ch'i".

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around 120 Minutes Mandarin/ English Subtitles     

DVD #11307 Yi Quan ShiLi
with Huang Jing Wen, About 1 Hour,

The use and practice of power or force is a feature of Yi Quan training. The force is built from the standing postures then issued. If linked and spontaneous it takes, in some ways, the place of routines - which Yi Quan - doesn't have. Again, health and fighting use essentially the same structure with subtle differences. The demonstrator for this series is Huang Jing Wen, a third generation practitioner.

NOTE: Since many Yi Quan instructional aids repeat the same sections, we are keeping this series as a SPECIAL ORDER. If you want it we will be happy to order it for you. Turn around time is probably about the same as normal orders.

DVD #11308 Yi Quan FaLi
with Huang Jing Wen, About 1 Hour,

Now that the power is built the force can be issued. In some ways this is the full flowering of the standing postures, issuing energy and checking to determine angle, structure and timing. The demonstrator for this series is Huang Jing Wen, a third generation practitioner.

NOTE: Since many Yi Quan instructional aids repeat the same sections, we are keeping this series as a SPECIAL ORDER. If you want it we will be happy to order it for you. Turn around time is probably about the same as normal orders.

DVD #11309

Yi Quan Footwork & Push Hands
with Huang Jing Wen, About 1 Hour,

There is an old saying in Kung Fu that teaching body arts is far more difficult than striking arts. The footwork of Yi Quan: triangle, phoenix, circling and rubbing is explored here. From FaLi this is the natural progression to movement and stepping patterns.

NOTE: Since many Yi Quan instructional aids repeat the same sections, we are keeping this series as a SPECIAL ORDER. If you want it we will be happy to order it for you. Turn around time is probably about the same as normal orders.

DVD #11310 Yi Quan Sparring
with Huang Jing Wen, About 1 Hour,

Now that every aspect is trained the Yi Quan practitioner puts it all together into fighting techniques with applications to real situations. The direct result and culmination of the previous training which, for those interested only in health, can be modified and de-emphasized. The demonstrator for this series is Huang Jing Wen, a third generation practitioner. A Double VCD.

NOTE: Since many Yi Quan instructional aids repeat the same sections, we are keeping this series as a SPECIAL ORDER. If you want it we will be happy to order it for you. Turn around time is probably about the same as normal orders.