BKF – Bruce Kumar Frantzis – Hsing-I vol.5

BKF – Bruce Kumar Frantzis – Hsing-I vol.5

Hsing-i’s Five Elements are in effective the five energies that, according to Taoist cosmology, comprise the energy matrix of the universe. In traditional Chinese medical theory, these five dynamic energies:metal ElementWater Element Wood Element Fire ElementEarth Element Working with the elements balances the internal organs of the human body.

Quote:”There are many paths to cultivation of the body, but if you are seeking one that is simple and suitable for all ages, there is none like Xingyi (hsing-i) boxing, because this art specifically takes qi (chi) cultivation as its foundation. Splitting, Smashing, Drilling, Pounding, and Crossing correspond to metal, wood, fire, and earth and divide externally into the five postures. Internally they fill the five organs and are the natural, profound way to health.”Sheng Jin, Forward to The Xingyi Boxing Manual [year 1923]Each of the following Hsing-i Five Elements utilize a particular hand technique that moves power along a specific physical force vector.

Each individual Hsing-i Five-Element technique or fist has a slightly different way in which it is done: high (to the opponent’s heart or above), middle (between the heart and the lower tantien), and low (to the opponent’s hips, groin or legs).

The system of Hsing-i is based upon storing an immense amount of chi in the lower tantien, and then allowing it to spread throughout the body to be used at will. In China it is known as one of the most direct ways to make your body strong and healthy.