[QUOTE=tattooedmonk;1189883]absolutely Bruce.
The application isnt as important as applying the principles.
The 5 roads are just 5 different ways of applying them and can be applied x5 as well. So you have fire metal, fire water, fire earth , fire wood , etc.
I love Xin Yi Quan.[/QUOTE]
i personally would rather be taught a “principal” than a technique. hsing i is good at that i think.
if my mass moves like this then your mass must move like that in order to create and destroy opportunity.
pi chuan has a principal that is found through out hsing i. this principle is that all body parts start and stop at the same time in there delivery of mass. this is the most efficient way to use your whole body.
the 6 harmonies must be observed for the “correct” body alignment to deliver the max mass and the max speed. one of “harmonies” says that your elbow and knee move together. this is a good one to start with since it cause the other harmonies to be used too.
>>>Hsing I chuan “song of san ti” three body position.
As taught by jiang rong qiao.
Body:
If you lean to the front or rear this form will not move.
Leaning to the left or right side are both bad for the body.
It is erect yet seems inclined, It is inclined yet seems erect.
Shoulders:
The head pushes upwards.The shoulders hand downwards.
If the left shoulder is twisted then the right shoulder will follow.
Then the bodies strength will arrive at the hands, the shoulder position makes it so.
Arms:
The left arm reaches to the front. The right arm is by the ribs.
They are like being bent without being bent.
They are like straight without being straight.
If it is to curved it will not reach far enough.
If it is to straight there will not be enough strength.
Hands:
The right hand is by the ribs.
The left hand is even with the chest (tip of fingers at mouth height)
The hand in the rear slightly rubs.
The hand in the front strongly reaches out.
Between both hands front and back the use of strength is equal.
Fingers:
The five fingers are each spread out
Their forms are like hooks.
The tigers mouths are fully round.
Strength must arrive at the fingers But it must not be forced.
Legs:
The left leg is in front.
The right leg supports the rear
They are like being bent without being bent.
They are like straight without being straight.
Feet:
The left foot points straight to the front.
Pointing diagonally or sideways is not good.
The right foot posture is diagonal
The front foot heel is in line with the rear foot ankle.
Tongue:
The tongue is the extremity of the flesh.
If it is curled the chi descends.
The eyes are open, the hair must rise up.
The dantian must sink
Buttocks:
Raise the buttocks and the chi will permeate the four extremities.
The buttocks muscles come together.
If it is to low the posture is broken.
Therefore it is proper to raise it slightly.
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