{"product_id":"xingyiquan-shou-yu-liang-9780940871410","title":"Xingyiquan: Theory, Applications, Fighting Tactics and Spirit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXingyiquan (Hsing I Chuan) is one of the best known Chinese internal martial arts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eXingyi means \"Shape Mind\", and Quan means \"Fist\" or \"Style\". The name derives from the style's imitation of the movements and inner characteristics of twelve animals. The style was created by Marshal Yeuh Fei, a famous general of the Chinese Song Dynasty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practice of Xingyiquan, like Taijiquan, improves Qi circulation in the body and maintains health. In addition, the training builds up an abundant level of internal Qi so that both the physical body and the mental body can be strengthened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents traditional Xingyiquan training, including two sequences with many of their martial applications, and the famous fighting set \"An Shen Pao\". The most unique part of this book is the discussion of Xingyiquan theories and principles, drawn from many of the ancient poems and songs. Understanding these will greatly speed your training.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eDeepen your Understanding for Great Xingyi.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInspiration and Advice for a Lifetime of Practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFor All Levels of Experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Shou-Yu Liang, Jwing-Ming Yang\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0940871416\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780940871410\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e YMAA Publication Center\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/01\/2002\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.15lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 7.50w x 0.80d","brand":"Shou-Yu Liang","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43988330709247,"sku":"9780940871410","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_62fabe1e-2da1-4d06-9024-26b6121c697f.jpg?v=1683293938","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/xingyiquan-shou-yu-liang-9780940871410","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}