7/13/2021 0 Comments Li Tianji. The Skill of Xingyiquan. Translated by Andrea Falk. TGL Books, 2000.The initial draft began in 1958 by Li Yukon (1885-1965) and was later completed by his son Li Tianji. This translated version was completed in 2000 by Andrea Falk of the Wu Shu Centre.
What makes this book on Xingyiquan (form and intent boxing) unique is the collaboration between martial masters (father and son) and masterful translation by an expert practitioner. This makes for a comprehensive and we'll laid out manual of this relatively underrepresented art (compared to Taji Quan and Bagua Chang which together represent what many call the "big three" internal arts). Included alongside the detailed technical aspects of the art there is background theory, stance training for health, and translations of classic texts (which are printed out in Chinese for those interested). Highly recommend for those interested in Xingyiquan and Traditional Chinese Martial Arts (TCM) in general. Reviewed by Brian Gibson Brian Gibson is a professional artist whose show Ink and Brush exhibited a collection of his work from his tour in Japan. His martial arts experience includes Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu (Seitokai), Shindo Muso Ryu Jodo, is the lead instructor at Denton Tai Chi, Denton, Texas.
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