Xing Yi: Building Blocks, Requirements and Expectations

[@laurentmorin1923]

I'm all in for the tea brewing video!

[@HaiYangChannel]

ha, you may help me to choose the right tea in the future.

[@GFD472]

@@HaiYangChannel Please do a video on tea types and brewing methods!

[@stefanschleps8758]

I agree with you. Anybody can work hard and become proficient in Hsing Yi Chuan. But it takes a real master to appreciate the delicate art of Tea. Dispel the darkness. Return the light. Grow the art.

[@yudisthiralistya745]

What you teach here is not only useful for your current students and viewers, but also will be beneficial to future generations many years to come. You have left a precious legacy here, Master Yang Hai. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you for your comment. I hope more and more people will know this series and we will make our community better!

[@Allen2saint]

That camera shaking was not digital effects, friends!

[@1mataleo1]

I definitely vote for a tea video. I’m drinking some Ming Qian Long Jing as I type this. I’d also be interested in what some of your favorite teas are in each category. I’ve been drinking Chinese tea daily for about 8 years and I love it. Thanks for the videos!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thanks for the idea, first. I have a lot of Long Jing but I do not enjoy it too much:) since the health benefit of this kind of tea is not that dramatic compared to others... Again, thank you for your comments.

[@DaiAndrews]

It is good to see such an honest aproch to training including application and pressure testing, as well as tailoring the curriculum to the specific needs of the students.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thanks for your comments. Training should take individual situation in to consideration:)

[@DaiAndrews]

@@HaiYangChannel My pleasure, more comments and likes means KZbin will show your video to more people, and the internal arts community needs more authentic, informed voices like yours spreading the true teachings of the arts that we love.

[@HaiYangChannel]

I see. Again, thank you!

[@DaiAndrews]

@@HaiYangChannel you're welcome. ☯️

[@gary6110]

If the student's skill is a reflection of the quality of the teacher, the demonstration was superb!! The feeling of heaviness was clear. There is power. Much respect.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thanks you.

[@LuxiyaYalihangdela]

Hearing you say that Xingyi practice makes you free spirited and gives you inner peace and happiness, I felt to share with you, Master Hai Yang, my personal experience: Xingyi moves my intention and gives me enough energy to do tasks of any kind. Though I do not practice it exclusively, when I require energy (jin, as you explain in the following video of this Art), so I select Xingyi to energize myself. Kindly, Alejandra Lucía Rotf, from Patagonia, Argentina.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Yes, I appreciate your input too. And different people have different experiences, but overall, they feel energized... Thanks,

[@hoppekatten]

It would be amazing to hear about your tea tips and tricks! Thank you so much Master Yang for the great videos! Even if I just studied with you for a very short period of time it had a great beneficial impact on me. I broke my hand in acrobatic training at the Circus School and you checked it and told me it would heal well. I wish to tell you it healed well and I have never had any problem! Ever since I stopped practicing Bagua Zhang in 2007 I have hoped to start again at your school! Thank you again for sharing your knowledge!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Hello, wow, we reconnect again. I remember you! I hope you are doing well. Take good care!

[@coolchampagne]

Wonderful organization of teaching concepts and curriculum of a martial art style. I highly admire the emphasis you put on the fighting spirit of application. More Chinese martial arts practitioners should follow that path unless they just want to end up doing the movements like a dance.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you for your comments. Yes, we should never forget the application part of the art.

[@maduroholdings]

I feel like I am being blessed by wisdom and guidance

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you, we all work toward building a better community!

[@TheStrataminor]

I agree, tea (Chinese Oolong or Jasmine) and Japanese Sencha and Matcha are amazing, with excellent health benefits. As my wife of 22 years is Japanese, and I lived in Japan, I tend towards green tea but respect the Chinese varieties of course!!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Japan is very beautiful country. My son visit Japan a couple of years ago and he showed me some photos of Japan after he came back... Yes, Japanese tea is nice and I have had some tea from Japan. However, I drink Chinese tea for the most of time since I know how to choose it. Thanks,

[@GodinFrederic]

Very great, informative and enjoyable video!!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@phuamingweii1985]

Most excellent sir. I look forward to the online curriculum you mentioned, since I'm in Asia. Yes to tea brewing!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sounds great!

[@pgskills]

Another thoughtful and informative lecture. These vids on Xingyi have finally helped me to truly understand the structural and theoretical differences between Xingyi and Pakua. For many years, I was under the impression that Pa Kua systems that incorporated a lot of straight line and zigzag stepping drills were purely a result of historical cross-training between the two arts. I even believed that it was possible the straight-line Pa Kua material (which I believed was Xingyi) was taught as a shorter road to fighting ability that takes longer to develop with pure Pa Kua training. I am truly happy to be free of these misconceptions and confusion and I am so grateful to you for that, Sifu. Hope that you are doing well.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you for your comments. I hope this video can provide more help in the future to more people. I only try to share my experiences with the community and I hope more and more people will enjoy practicing Chinese traditional styles! Again, thank you!

[@nathanframes2232]

Thank you master Yang for your transparent approach to teaching, it is very motivating for me. I've just discovered your channel and I feel like I've learn more in these few days than the years I've been exploring internal martial arts. It always felt that other teachers I found where holding informations from me or they didn't have your deep knowledge and clear understanding, leading me to give up further down the way. I'll be sure to show gratitude toward your openness with diligent daily practice, and hopefully one day I'll make the trip to Canada. Being from Belgium but having family there it could be very soon. In the meantime you've made a fan. I wish you all the best and may you achieve your goals.

[@HaiYangChannel]

You are very welcome and thank you for sharing your information with us. Keep training and you will see the progress! Thanks again.

[@azlaroc12]

This is excellent.

[@HaiYangChannel]

thanks.

[@MountHarmonyFarm_Stories]

A MASTERPIECE. HEARTFELT THANK YOU.

[@HaiYangChannel]

you are very welcome and thank you too.

[@itsallaroundyou7085]

Spectacular. This was the lesson I needed in regards to my question on another video about where to begin with this style. I take notes while watching your videos because it's a lot to take in and your wealth of knowledge is immense. If you ever decide to put all of this on paper I for one would purchase it whatever the price. A separate book for each internal style culminating all of your knowledge and wisdom. This level of teaching is priceless for any student and especially in today's world where the depth of martial arts is evaporating with each generation. I practice wing chun and love it to pieces but have great interest in all 3 internal styles, mainly xing yi but no one around here has even heard of it. I have however discovered a man in the next town over who has been training bagua for at least 20 years. He teaches small classes only for those who are serious and willing to fully dedicate. I am hoping to become his student but things are weird with covid. so for now I will continue to learn what I can in these ways. I greatly look forward to your future talk on tea. It has been a big part of my external and internal healing over the past 6 years. Xiang nin zheyang de laoshi bu rongyi zhaodao. I hope I said that correctly. Amituofo!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Hello, thank you for your comments. I am very happy to know that those videos can provide some help to you. I will gradually post more videos regularly. Your Chinese is very good:)!

[@TaiChiInternational]

Always a Pleasure to Watch! Thank you so much!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@一樵-p5l]

老師，感謝您的分享與解說，獲益良多

[@HaiYangChannel]

谢谢您，与大家分享是我的荣幸。

[@lotusbolt2218]

Thank you very much for the explanations! I started practicing Xingyiquan 2 years ago on the basics I built from previous style I learned some years ago (I only practiced this style up to power generation due to reasons). These information on foundations of XingYi are what I have been looking for with great difficulty. Even practicing the spear arts based on my own interpretation of the fists helped my practice grow, whats more these important principles you shared. There are many points of what you shared that I have never heard of (and some heard but cannot find info on), such as the key concepts of XingYi, variations of Elemental Fist, and inner cultivation. I hope to see these information from you either from this channel or the teaching system you are trying to build. Also, we drink tea every day here in my family too. It would be great if you would share your brewing tips. Much gratitude Master Yang!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you for your inputs. I am very happy to see that people like you are willing to share their experiences! it is the purpose of this platform. Thanks again and enjoy our tea:)

[@Livingtree32]

So you're practicing without instruction?

[@FerrisJerjis]

Watched this video few time, lots to unpack, thank you for sharing as always. Clarity and structure in teaching will always allow expectations to be managed for every one and adds longevity in training, this is much needed within the internal arts. It was also great to see pictures from master Shan Ji’s book being used his article on Xing Yi basic skills published in 1987 had a profound effect on my daily training routine and i was lucky to train with one of his students for a couple of years.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Glad you enjoyed it! Also, good to you know that you studied with Shang Ji's student. I know a couple of his students also, and their practice are solid! Thanks,

[@stefanschleps8758]

Thank you. Always informative. Although you may have created your own 17 posture Hsing Yi form. We have had at least one in our own school for a minimum 60 years. At least since the time of Chang Chun-feng's teching in Taipei, Taiwan. We actually have two animal mixed elemental forms. All the best to you, contimnued success. Laoshr #60 Ching Yi Kung Fu Association

[@HaiYangChannel]

Taiwan is Avery nice place. My son visited there a couple of years ago. You are lucky to live there. In Tianjin there are more routines but I created the 17 posture for other reason since it can provide more different practice. BTW, who is Chang chunfeng? Never heard this name before.

[@stefanschleps8758]

@@HaiYangChannel Yes, it is true. When the student is ready, the teacher appears. Truly skilled kung-fu men never seek fame nor acclaim.

[@ASDREX458]

Yes! Please share your tea gong fu with us :)

[@HaiYangChannel]

Will do!!

[@meridythrancourt8824]

Sifu, thank you so much for this video. I very much appreciate your teachings. Also, please consider making video about tea! Thank you again!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thanks and I will:)

[@Juan0003]

Great pedagogy tool, Laoshi! Thank you for sharing!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Glad it was helpful! You experienced what I have mentioned in this video.

[@Juan0003]

Hai Yang Yes. But, as a beginner student, I was hard for me to see the overall concept. This is very enlightening. I’m a bit jealous of new student today! 😉

[@HaiYangChannel]

It comes with teaching experience and everyone is making progress.

[@bigwavesun]

Do you have a video explaining the posture for San Ti? I come from a Wing Chun background and my natural inclination is to curve the back and sink the chest.

[@HaiYangChannel]

There is a video in my channel ： kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3TVn514hseqj9U

[@baguapalm]

Yes please Sifu Cha dao is a real key :) I hope you will enrich us with your wisdom on this subject that is really getting lost. With gratitude

[@HaiYangChannel]

Good idea, I am thinking how to make one in the future..thanks.

[@larrylitrakis9400]

thanks master. i enjoy all your videos. please discuss circle walking in bagua zhang in the future if possible

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sure, I will make one in the future. Thanks.

[@JPGPakua]

I would be very interested in more information on what you consider the best teas and also your preferred type and how you prepare it, for example. Thank you for all of your wonderful videos.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sure will talk about it. Thanks.

[@adamsconnected5613]

Tea brewing, tea brewing- I drink an oolong tea and sometimes add lemon or orange before /during training..tea is very good for you.

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sure

[@mikeceleste]

Thank you for this and all your videos. I have only started training XingYi recently and your videos have been great for supporting my practice. Also, please share your tea secrets as well. I am looking to drink less coffee :)

[@HaiYangChannel]

Great to know that this video helps. Yes, I will post the tea video in the future. Thanks.

[@KlausBeckEwerhardy]

Apart from sending me into my kitchen for preparing tea this video showed me, how lucky I have been with finding the internal arts teachers I have found over my last 14 years of practice (before, I moved in the Chinese and Japanese external arts, where I have been mostly similarly lucky). What do you think about sparring or even controlled melee-fighting in this connection. I'm asking as somebody who also did some full-contact Jian-fighting which lead me to an tangent of HEMA. Thanks for another great video. My kitchen shook while I did the final exercise with you. :)

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you for your comments. Any specific purpose of martial art should be trained specifically. It is individual's path of training.

[@dragoon-kx2qs]

A big hearty JIAAA YOUUUUUU!!!!!

[@HaiYangChannel]

thanks.

[@hagbardc623]

I also love tea and I would love to see what you have to teach and share about tea. Or share the link if you've made the video already.

[@HaiYangChannel]

not made it year.. will do it soon. thanks,

[@IDarashAdonai]

Hi Hai💙 I am curious your Four Pillars animals and elements? Would you mind sharing? I am Water monkey and Wood dragon yearly and monthly pillars

[@ah7814]

Thank you again Shifu for these videos. In the demonstration at the end I noticed a slight stomping on one foot but I couldn't see which. Is there an emphasis on one foot over the other?

[@HaiYangChannel]

Hello Ai, I hope you are doing well in that area... the COVID situation is getting better both in your country and here gradually. Regarding to your question: no need to focus on foot at all. It is about the hip. Thanks,

[@ah7814]

@@HaiYangChannel yes, it seems to be improving at least in New York, but my family and I are still very much on guard. and thank you, will do.

[@HaiYangChannel]

It seems the governor of NY is doing a good job!

[@erimgold8086]

Thank you master for the great video. Can you make video explain about 5 variation of 5 elements?

[@HaiYangChannel]

Not sure about it. Because it is not a main content of the practice. Thanks.

[@heartandmindmartialarts8570]

Thanks again for another great video. The traditional way of teaching that you mention in the beginning is dying out, as it requires a strong bond between teacher and student, is more demanding and not very profitable! However this is what makes a great teacher over a good one 😉 我爱茶 I sometimes think I drink it too much! 我最喜欢的茶是 龙井也铁观音 你最喜欢的茶什么？对不起我的中文不好

[@HaiYangChannel]

Your Chinese writing is very good! I like many types of tea, such as Pu'er, Dan Cong, Yin Zhen... In my opinion, in teaching martial art, we have to keep our integrity in terms of teaching people the real practice, otherwise, it would become pointless. Thank you.

[@heartandmindmartialarts8570]

@@HaiYangChannel 谢谢! My pronunciation will take some work 😉 learning Chinese is like learning martial arts, it takes time, serious practice and is hard work! I fully agree. Also, you mentioned pressure testing. It makes me sad how so many claim to practice martial arts, yet don't pressure test to find out and develop their skill levels. It's the cooking pot for all the other ingredients! In my school, a lot of our learning is done under pressure. Other than applications, does your school do anything else to pressure test, like tuishou, dashou, sanshou etc.?

[@HaiYangChannel]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I give my students to access all kind of training methods. I also train myself in the process as well.

[@heartandmindmartialarts8570]

@@HaiYangChannel It would be nice to see some of these methods in future videos! I appreciate the amount you are willing to share for the benefit of us all and the hopeful continuation of these systems.

[@HaiYangChannel]

yes. great points. thanks,

[@miscalct]

Yes I would like to know all about your tea routine. Hot tea in summer?

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sure 😊Will do it in the future.

[@miscalct]

@@HaiYangChannel thank you for sharing. Mainly wondering how many teapots a day : to plain cup of water ratio. And if you drink it iced at all

[@joshuachan5692]

I have learned Shanxi Style Xing Yi and I have an opportunity to eventually learn Xing Yi Sword. Finding someone who knows Shanxi Style Spear has been really difficult. Do you think it would be a good idea for me to learn Hebei Style Xing Yi Spear?

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sure not a problem at all.

[@timdarmetko4039]

do you use herbal or like a oolong ?

[@HaiYangChannel]

No, only tea. Thanks.

[@bredmond812]

I once heard 练五行用八字. Have you heard this before?

[@HaiYangChannel]

Of course.

[@bredmond812]

@@HaiYangChannel OK, does it mean that the five elements are just for building 形意 structure, but actual applications come from 八字？

[@kobe51]

Let's hear about tea!

[@HaiYangChannel]

Sure, one day.

[@rodgerbane3825]

This might be true in China, I don't know,but in the West a LOT of folks want to skip straight to the top of the pyramid in order to avoid going through the difficult and often painful conditioning step. On the other hand the Chinese philosophy that is listed as the first step to me has little or no value. If you are a Westerner you'd need about 3 years of Chinese cultural studies to even start to digest a lot of the concepts. Just too abstract. By the way, very tough to get a big spear if one lives in the US or dosen't have a school one can buy it from directly unless you can make one. Very risky to buy them from China, they'll often take foks money and never send the spear.

[@d14bolus]

Xia xia laoshr

[@HaiYangChannel]

thanks.