Chinese Internal Boxing. Robert W. Smith

      

      Chinese Internal Boxing

      CHINESE

       INTERNAL

       BOXING

      Techniques of Hsing-i & Pa-kua

      Robert W. Smith

       and Allen Pittman

      TUTTLE PUBLISHING

       Tokyo • Rutland, Vermont • Singapore

      Please note that the publisher and authors of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the instructions given within. Martial arts training can be- dangerous—both to you and to others—if not practiced safely. If you're in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be- too strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

      Published by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd., with editorial offices at 364 Innovation Drive, North Clarendon, Vermont 05759 U.S.A.

      Text and illustrations copyright © 1989 by Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company, Inc.

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      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

       Smith, Robert W., 1926-

       Chinese internal boxing : techniques of hsing-i & pa kua / Robert Smith, Allen Pittman.

      p.cm.

      Includes index.

       ISBN: 978-1-4629-0442-6 (ebook)

       I. Hand-to-hand lighting, Oriental-Psychological aspects. 2. Tai chi. 3. Kung fu. I. Pittman,

       Allen. 11. Title.

       GV1112.S58 2006

       796.815'5—dc22

      2006040392

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      Contents

      Preface ix

      Acknowledgments xiii

      PART 1:

       INTRODUCTION TO HSING-I BOXING

      1. What Is Hsing-i? 3

      Name and Thing 3

      History and Masters 7

      2. Theories Behind the Art 9

      Breathing and Body 9

      Exercise and Meditation 11

      PART 2:

       HSING-I TRAINING

      3. The Basics 15

      The Five Positions 15

      The Six Coordinations 15

      The Nine Words 16

      Other Pointers 18

      4. Practicing the Five Fists 21

      Preparation 23

      Beginning 24

      The Five Fists 26

      • Splitting Fist (P'i ch'uan) 26

      • Crushing Fist (Peng ch'uan) 30

      • Drilling Fist (Tsuan ch'uan) 32

      • Pounding Fist (P'ao ch'uan) 35

      • Crossing Fist (Heng ch'uan) 37

      Ending 39

      Linking the Five Fists 41

      5. Practicing the Twelve Animal Styles 47

      Beginning 47

      The Twelve Styles 49

      • Dragon Style (Lung hsing) 49

      • Tiger Style (Hu hsing) 55

      • Monkey Style (Hou hsing) 58

      • Horse Style (Ma hsing) 63

      • Water Strider Style (T'ou hsing) 66

      • Cock Style (Chi hsing) 69

      • Falcon Style (Yao hsing) 72

      • Swallow Style (Yen hsing) 74

      • Snake Style (She hsing) 78

      • T'ai Style (T'ai hsing) 80

      • Combined Eagle-and-Bear Style (Ying-Hsiung hsing) 82

      PART 3:

       INTRODUCTION TO PA-KUA BOXING

      6. What Is Pa-kua 89

      Philosophy and Practice 89

      History and Masters 93

      7. Essential Pa-kua 101

      Substance and Function 101

      Concepts Needed for Practice 103

      Notes on Practice 105

      The Teacher-Student Relationship 108

      PART 4: