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 Quick time (for free) and any similar VCD player program. Also playable on most DVD players. For less than $10.00? Wow!
Shan Xi Style Xing Yi Boxing
Shan Xi is one of the best known and oldest of the Xing Yi styles. Some people contend that Xing Yi was developed in Shan Xi. If you want to know a little more check out the branches section in our info box on Xing Yi style
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VCD#1220 ShanXi
Xing Yi Mixed Power BoxingAbout 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Created by Ju Yi Zhai in the Qing Dynasty, this is a comprehensive set developed from the action of Xing Yi Quan. "Za Shi" means Mixed Powers, that is to say combination techniques. Chui is punch or boxing. Za Shi Chui uses the fists a lot but the combinations are not basic with heavy power, advancing and retreating, a distinctive folding elbow technique, and - in the case of the demonstrator Zhang Xi Zheng - a great deal of spinal movements and issuing. This performer was a gold medalist of a National Traditional Martial Arts Contest. He is conservative and functional.
VCD#995 ShanXi
Xing Yi Five Elements BoxingAbout 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
With Zhang Xi Gui as teacher. ShanXi is of course one of the major styles of Xing Yi (also called ShanXi HeBei). If you're really into Xing Yi then it is educative to see specific variations of even the most basic movements such as the 5 Elements. Here is another salient series with enough differences in execution to make a difference. Zhang Shihfu demonstrates the 5 Elements boxing repeatedly and from front and back views. Clean and clear with definitely some variant interpretations. No applications.
VCD#996 ShanXi
Xing Yi 12 Animals BoxingAbout 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Zhang Xi Gui is the director of the ShanXi Xing Yi Research School. he is considered one of mainland China's "top 100" martial artists. Here he demonstrates the 12 animals of his style. He shows each one in a small road with the advancing exercises as well as their "turns." He also shows a version of the animals in a mixed form. No applications.
VCD#997 ShanXi
Xing Yi Linked Boxing About 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
Attack and Retreat Linked Boxing is one of the standbys of the Xing Yi style. The moves are eminently logical with all major movements following from previous positions. In this form the elemental actions of Xing Yi are mixed with strong emphasis on one of Kung Fu's most basic concepts: namely, "Shoot from where you are." Zhang Xi Gui's demonstration is what we would term "informed."
VCD#1003 ShanXi
Xing Yi KyLin HornsAbout 1 Hour, VCD pricing, Chinese Only
From this style of Xing Yi we have the double KyLin (Unicorn) Knives. This is indeed a rare weapon. We have seen only a handful of demonstrations using this instrument in decades of watching. The steps are changeable and light. Of course the hands are used together but some of the skill resides in separated movements and offset timing. A truly rare weapon.
