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Left: Xingyiquan: "Metal"
Right: Xingyi's "Water"

The Creative Order of Xingyi's Five Fists (Metal, Water, Wood, Fire, Earth) can be an effective way to begin to develop combinations. In this case, Xingyi's Metal and its solid, downward splitting energy likened to an ax, could be used to upset the linear structure of an opponent’s central equilibrium, while the upper cut and fluid nature of the Water Fist would be used to follow the Metal Fist should an angular deflection or cross punch (such as a Fire Fist) be employed to counter the splitting action of Metal. Xingyi’s Five Fists can be used as combinations that mutually follow in succession, or, in the case of the Destructive Order applied as counter attacks; in order to break down or neutralize an opponent's aggression. While the application of the internal styles of Baguazhang, Taijiquan, and Xingyiquan often base their application on an opponent's aggressive actions, engaging their central equilibrium with lightness and sensitivity, maintaining contact, and exploiting weaknesses in the opponent's situation.

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The T'ai Chi Power Combo! Our T'ai Chi Power Combo combines Two Complete Video Series in One: The Power Push Hands Video Series (Single Hands, Double Hands, Moving Push Hands, and Self-Defense Concepts) with The Wu T'ai Chi Power Training Video Series (Includes 3 Wu Style T'ai Chi Inner Door Sets, Hand and Spear Power Cultivation, Deriving Power from Form's Practice, and Integrating Power in Push Hands.)

Swimming Dragon Video

Our Chi Kung Duo

We have combined two of our best stand-alone Chi Kung instructional videos to create the Chi Kung Duo (Ancient vs. Modern). The Swimming Dragon Chi Kung, is thought to have originated with the Yellow Emperor, and, with one look at its shapes and simplicity of movements (based on the Five Elemental Phases) it's easy to conclude that this may very likely be something special that has survived the ages-not to mention the fact that some people swear by the wonders it does for their spine and posture. The Soaring Crane Chi Kung was created by Zhao Jin Xiang in the 1970s, and is one of the most popular forms of Chi Kung worldwide. With its specific focus on therapeutic points, patience, and stillness in movement, it rivals the chi cultivation sets of the ancients. The unique "sixth section" (or, Advanced Meditation) is a marvel amongst any and all Chi Kung practices. NEW to this series is the "seventh section" or Walking Methods. This completes the series and supports comprehensive instruction for students and viewers. While we don't advocate practicing two types of Chi Kung at the same time, these two popular and useful forms of Chi Kung practice, that we have combined in the "Chi Kung Duo" are certainly worth utilizing to compare, contrast, and ultimately cultivate.