What is Hsing-I

Although have read a lot about kung fu and related stuff, I don’t know much about Hsing-I. Can anyone tell me its main idea when it comes to combat. And is it a good art to learn for real-life combat?
I’d appreciate it if anyone can recommend some good schools in New York City.?
Thanks

Glad you asked!

Hsing-I (a.k.a. Xingyi) has a proud history of successful use on the battlefield. If it’s taught in the right way it is most definitely a useful combat art. The main principle is to take down your opponent as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Check out www.emptyflower.com and www.hsing-i.com. Both of these sites also feature links to other good sources.
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Hey, Boy_Analog

What style of hsing-i do you practice?, and who’s your teacher?

I’me very interested in contacting xingyi/hsing-i practicioners from all over the world. You can see some of my pics and articles at EmptyFlower. There also a lot of nice folks at its message board.

Regards

Felipe

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Ascan - info for you

Hello ascan,
I’m a Hsing-I student and I study under theblacktaoist - www.blacktaoist.com. He teaches Hsing-I in New York. Our webpage doesn’t have too much info on hsing-i yet but by this summer it will be jam pack with info.

There is BP Chan - Hsing - I teacher…he is no joke my friend…I learn first hand experience… You can call William CC Chen school…I dont have the number off hand.

There is Li Thai Liang … he is a great Hsing-I teacher…real stuff … no mystery and bs talk … just straight up fighting …

LI’S KUNG FU ACADEMY
102-44, 43 Ave. Corona, NY 11368
Tel: (718) 651-3752 or (718) 359-4488
Email - tailianglis@hotmail.com
Webpage - www.zenway.com/li

There is Sifu Rudy Curry - Hard Core Hsing - I teacher…serious street usage of his art…not fancy videos and fake ass seminars…

http://www.steelwrappedincotton.com/

There is Maoshan - Sifu Ben Hill he is in Syracuse.. (you are correct Wujidude - how are you by the way?)

http://pages.zdnet.com/niwah64/Ba-GuaZhang/

Now the people I’ve mention are what in my opinion hard core cats that not only can talk the talk but can use Hsing-I to the fullest…but don’t get me wrong there are other people in NYC that know it..

Also www.emptyflower.com is by far my favorite source on Hsing-I…