First, be advised that all of these VCD's are IN CHINESE ONLY. In our opinion that doesn't matter much because the instruction is clear and the quality of photography very good. But we will not accept returns just because people didn't read... IN CHINESE ONLY. Given that, these are really tremendous deals for the money. Each of these special VCD's can be played on a computer for full enjoyment. Made for PC's they are also Mac compatible by downloading Quicktime (for free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!

XING YI BOXING

Demonstrators/Teachers: Various .
Xing Yi is one of the great boxing forms of China. Based on the theory of the 5 elements it takes fundamental movements and logically builds toward fighting skills. This form of Xing Yi is very clear and well presented. The movements are broken down and nicely demonstrated. Among the demonstrators are Liu Jing Ru: vice-director of the BaGua Palms Supervising Committee and a member of the BeiJing Wushu Association. Now 65, a native of Hebei, he learned Wushu from Mr. Luo Xing Wu, a famous master in China, and Sun Jian Yun (the daughter of the famous Xing Yi stylist and writer Sun Lu Tang).
Another performer is Luo Jin Hua, student of the famous teacher, Sha Guo Zheng.
NOTE: The dual series with the yellow borders has narration in English as well as Chinese.

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VCD#1635 Best of Xing Yi
Double Disk, See Main VCD page for prices,

He Fu Sheng, Zhao Yong Chang, Wang Ying Liu Zhi Guang, Song Guang Yen and Dai family Wang Ying Hai (double needles and basics). Song and Che styles represented. This is a survey of Xing Yi over the last twenty five years or so. The first disk concentrates on fist sets by the famous and the merely talented.
One of the major shows a large section of Zhang Bin, 8th generation heritage holder of Xing Yi as he shows the animals. Much of the survey is done out in the direct square with an informal fair quality but it does had some fine performances also from those green carpeted tournaments ubiquitous in China.
Disk Two concentrates on partner sets and weapons. There are a number of different partner fighting sets done with Xing Yi’s typical verve. The weapons cover and even large representation with many standard XY instruments but also the lesser scene such as short stick, double hammers, steel whip, single tiger hook, kung dao, cymbals (yes, cymbals), and more than you can shake a staff at. Finally there is a section of paired weapons such as a two persons sword based on San Cai, and a two person staff. A Double Disk.

VCD#1472 Xing Yi A Basic Course in Xing Yi with Wang De Ming
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Hebei Hsing-I Chuan (1)
This is an introductory course that compresses a lot of material into a single VCD. This one covers the basic techniques of such things as the Five Elements and the Twelve Animals. Basic sets shown include the Linking Five Forms and the Rooster Four Palms. Also there is a lot of full speed demonstration of competition Xing Yi sets. DeMing Wang studied with Pan Zhi Yuan. He also studied Hsing-I and Baguafrom Sun, Zhi Jun.

Sun Zhi Jun, who supervises this series, is a direct inheritor from Cheng You Xin. His teachers included Liu Zi Yang & Cheng You Sheng.

VCD#1326 Xing Yi San Shou Cannon
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Sha Guo Zheng's student, Luo Jin Hua, as performer. This two person set is shown with breakdowns in a clear and segmented presentation. Lin has obviously had a lot of experience teaching as he can think on his feet, explaining lightly as the set progresses. This VCD has an added bonus in that it shows the famous Xing Yi teacher, Sha Guo Zheng himself working san shou practice with a student. This is a nice piece of historical tape and will be enjoyed by those XY students who are familiar with this famous teacher.

VCD#893 Ba Gua/Xing Yi Jia Zi Chui & Ba Shi
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

With Sha Guo Zheng's student, Luo Jin Hua, as performer. Luo's Xing Yi is truly one of those branches where the marriage so often talked about between Xing Yi and Ba Gua is evident. His Xing Yi is much livelier than the stilted, posed series of movements often associated with this form of Boxing. In this VCD he demonstrates two short and pithy forms.

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VCD#894 Ba Gua/Xing Yi 12 Shapes
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

With Sha Guo Zheng's student, Luo Jin Hua as performer. Luo's Xing Yi is truly one of those branches where the marriage so often talked about between Xing Yi and Ba Gua is evident. His Xing Yi is much livelier than the stilted, posed series of movements often associated with this form of Boxing. In this VCD he demonstrates the twelve animals and actually gives a sense of their definitive aspects, diversified flavors.

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VCD#903 Ba Gua/Xing Yi Elements
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

With Sha Guo Zheng's student, Luo Jin Hua as performer. Luo's Xing Yi is truly one of those branches where the marriage so often talked about between Xing Yi and Ba Gua is evident. This is a "lecture" disk though he demonstrates constantly. What Luo does on this one is go through San Ti then the Five Elements in detail. At the end he shows the Five Elements Linking Form. The main point he stresses is the variability of the five elements. After introducing them in a stand manner he shows them doubled, angled and varied. A clear exposition on an essential part of Xing Yi.
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NOTE: This VCD currently out of print!

VCD#684 Applications of Xing Yi THIS
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Teacher Niu Bao Gui shows applications from Xing Yi Quan including five elements and all the animal styles. He also shows short sections of the forms to illustrate the source of the motions. Very explicit instruction with multiple actions to clearly show the usage. Form actions only demonstrated, not taught. This is strictly a VCD about applications.

VCD#813 Xing Yi Basics
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

A three part series of Xing Yi with very clear photography and nicely made breakdowns. The main demonstrator is Wang De ming who has a well-trained body and very expressive moves. He is a representative of the "new" Kung Fu which is basically traditional but somewhat lighter in feel and more expressive in movement. Wang's teacher, who appears on the disk, is Pan Zhi Yuan a disciple of both Wang Ji Wu and Zhang Xiang Zhai. Topics covered in this are San Ti stance, Xing Yi Fist work, Xing Yi footwork and then a generic introductory set that is still pretty sophisticated. The five element fists are shown and broken down. Particularly good information on footwork. This company has an English subtitled introduction to each tape followed by a specific section on the disk contents and then nothing but Chinese with no subtitles for the actual instruction.

VCD#814 Xing Yi Five Element Work
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This disk continues with the three part series and concentrates on the Five Element Linking Fist. It shows footwork and hand work specific to the Five Elements. The concentration here is definitely on the Five elements with numerous useful ways to fix these essential actions in different ways. This type of training is very good for Xing Yi and prevents the habitual robotic action we see with some Xing Yi stylists. On the other hand we have to point our that Teacher Wang's torso movement seems a little too restricted for our tastes. His actions, Five Elements Linking Fist and footwork show many years of practice, though.

VCD#815 Xing Yi Mixed Fists
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

An awful lot for the money. This disk shows SIX Xing Yi sets and gives breakdown on each. Demonstrator Wang shows with his clear style the following: Striking Fist, Bird Shaped SzBa "Four Handles", Enter and Leave the Cave, 12 Floating Punches, 12 Linked Actions and Eight Word Work.

VCD#835 Xing Yi Animal & Ba Shi Forms
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Another bargain. This disk shows the 12 animal forms, then the Jin Gang Ba Shi (8 structures) and the Dragon Ba Shi forms. Instruction is quite clear. No applications are shown. Same teacher and demonstrator as 813-815 above.

VCD#8 Xing Yi Demos of Xing Yi
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Xing Yi, or Element Boxing, is an ancient and fascinating form of Kung Fu. This set "links" the five elements (Metal, Earth, Water, Fire and Wood) into a well known and beautifully constructed fighting set. Very neat demonstration by players who have been practicing for years. This VCD shows both fist and weapons sets some of which are rare. Linked Fist, Xing Yi Saber, Xing Yi Spear, Poleax and Big Sweeper (giant Nunchucku). For the Kung Fu enthusiast and the student of internal arts.

VCD#333 Xing Yi Straight Sword
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

This is the fifty movement Xing Yi sword as taught by Sun Lu Tang's daughter, Sun jian Yun. The movements are demonstrated slowly by her student, Zhang Zhen Hua. The set is broken down and very clearly illustrated in sections. While there are no applications, the movements are quite clear and relatively easy to learn. The set is of medium length and exemplifies Sun's form of Xing Yi. Like so many others, Sun studied from Li Jing Lin and was influenced by his sword expertise.

VCD#23 Xing Yi 6 Unity Straight Sword
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Xing Yi Chuan (The Shape of the Will Boxing) is one of the greatest of Chinese martial styles. Based on the theory of Five Elements it is a truly simple, direct and forceful style with infinite changes possible. While there is a growing interest and understanding of Xing Yi in the West most of its representation is confined to the different hands forms such as the Five Element Boxing, The Linked Fists and the Twelve animals. Here's a chance to see a Xing Yi straight sword. Not only demonstrated but broken down step by step. True, all the instruction is in Chinese, but the movements are so clear and the instruction so well structured that it doesn't matter. A great set for the sword, Xing Yi or just martial enthusiast. Demonstrated by Liu Ding-Yi & Qiu Pi-Xiang.

VCD#25 Xing Yi Survey of the Sun Style
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

SUN JIAN-YUN, the daughter of the very famous martial artist and writer, Sun Lu-Tang leads this demonstration tape of the Sun Style. Though the cover lists Sun T'ai Chi there is more here than that. This is not an instruction VCD but starts with a performance of Sun T'ai Chi by Sun Jian-Yun, herself an "old Shihfu". Other students and family members help demonstrate T'ai Chi, Sun Style Ba Gua Partner Sword practice, Sun Style Xing Yi Fist Set, and a rather nice Sun style Xing Yi sword. Little talking but a lot about the Sun style for the interested student.

VCD#28 Xing Yi Staff of Xing Yi
About 1 Hour, See Main VCD page for prices, CHINESE ONLY

Xing Yi, one of the great systems of boxing, is here represented with one of its most popular weapons sets: the Staff. As in all of Xing Yi the movements are practical and yet fluid. Otherwise known as Five Element Boxing, Xing Yi relies on strong legwork and simple combinations that can be altered instantly to fit the situation. A thousand years before "JKD" Xing Yi was already developing a very practical and direct approach to the martial arts. Demonstrated by Liu Ding Yi & Qiu Pi Xiang.