Hsing (Xing Yi Quan)

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Hsing is an aggressive martial art which focuses on linear movements and explosive attack power.

Hsing features devistating attacks and precise footwork. The mentality of an Hsing fighter is to reach the opponent quickly and strike with an explosion of power in a single burst.

Only a few kicking techniques are practiced in this style, the main idea is to focus on delivering deadly strikes rather than ones that look cool.

The philosiphy of Hsing is to be efficient and effective with movement and attack.

The picture to the left is portraying a Xing Yi Master practicing a strike associated with the Wood element.

Five Elements of Hsing

Hsing uses five Chinese elements to represent five different combative states.

Water - Drilling - To drill forward horizontly similiar to that of a geyser.

Fire - Pounding - Exlploding strike outward like a cannon.

Earth - Crossing - Crossing across the line of attack while turning over.

Wood - Crushing - Your attacks should be like arrows piercing forward.

Metal - Splitting - Attack like an axe chopping up and over.

Hsing is based on twelve animal forms which mimic the tecniques and movements of the corresponding animal.

Here is a list of the most common animal styles:

Tiger, Dragon, Horse, Snake, Crocodile, Bear, Monkey, Goshawk, Eagle, Swallow, and Chicken.

Founder: 18th Century Henan and Shanxi Province

Weapons: Spear, Sword, Saber, Long staff, Short staff, Needles, Fuyue