Za Shi Chui
"Mixed Forms Beating"
This is one of the individual forms in the book Xing Yi Quan Shue: A Study of Form Mind Boxing. It is basically a combination of the 5-Elemental Fists and the 12 Animal Forms.
This is a personal development form, but it's not only for the physical. Like the other internal arts, Baguazhang and Tai Chi Chuan, this form is meant to help cultivate a healthy Qi. The positions of the body can be taught through pictures to a limited degree, but this is not so easy for the internal aspects of the art, which are generally more esoteric and clearly more difficult to express on paper or check for individually. For this reason, it is absolutely necessary to have a qualified instructor in order to practice Xing Yi Quan effectively.
The forms in Xing Yi Quan are very linear, which reflect both its direct and straightforward manner and also its strategy of attack. I think you will enjoy this. My next step will be to find a Xing Yi Teacher to learn more about this art and to learn it properly.
Below is an example of the Za Shi Chui form being performed.
Below are links to awesome examples of Za Shi Chui being performed.
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