XING YI 12 ANIMALS

MONKEY FORM: HOU XING

The Monkey Form is the "most exquisite" form, and Xing Yi Quan Xue suggests that this style "has the methods of saving energy and of jumping over the mountains" (p. 166). 

This form has the following motions:

•    Keeping of the Seal: Similar to splitting fist, but performed off of a turn.

• Dragging of the Rope: Pulling back of the lead foot while the lead arm comes down in front of the abdomen and the rear arm comes up in front of the face in "eagle claw position."

• Climbing the Rod: A series of short steps where the front foot steps and the opposite hand shoots out.

This form has varieties. Some drop low, many include jumps. However, the basic principles seem to be the same.

Below are several demonstrations of Xing Yi Quan Monkey Form.