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Xingyi - A Means To An End
Xingyi - A Means To An End
Xingyi: A Means To An End
Mastering the Combat Mechanics and Internal Power of Hsing-I Quan
In the world of internal martial arts, many get lost in the "way" and forget the "end." "Xingyi: A Means To An End" by Shrfu Mike Patterson is a definitive guide designed to strip away the mystery and focus on the core objective: functional, high-level combat application.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner of Neijia (Internal Kung Fu), this book provides a comprehensive roadmap for developing the explosive power (Fa Jin) and structural integrity that defines Xingyi Quan (Hsing-I).
Key Features of This Essential Xingyi Training Guide:
The "Means to an End" Philosophy: Learn to view forms and drills not as performance art, but as precise tools for developing combat efficiency and internal strength.
Biomechanical Analysis: Deep dives into the Six Harmonies (Liu He) and the structural alignment required to generate "Old School" Xingyi power.
Five Elements & 12 Animals: Practical breakdowns of the foundational Five Elements (Wu Xing) and the specialized combat characteristics of the 12 Animals, ensuring your practice translates to real-world application.
Strategic Application: Detailed insights into the fighting strategy of the Hsing I Martial Arts Institute, focusing on directness, "entering," and overwhelming an opponent's center.
Clear, High-Quality Instruction: Written with the same clarity found in Shrfu Patterson’s instructional video series, making this the perfect companion for home study or dojo training.
Who Should Read This Book?
Xingyi Quan (Hsing-I) Students looking for a structured, lineage-based curriculum.
Internal Martial Artists (Bagua and Taiji practitioners) seeking to add explosive "Hard-Internal" mechanics to their skill set.
Combat Athletes interested in the unique power-generation methods of traditional Chinese martial arts.
Stop "practicing" and start "training." Discover why Xingyi: A Means To An End is considered a cornerstone text for the modern internal martial artist.
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Mike Patterson is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts in the world on the art of Xingyiquan. With over 40 years experience (at time of writing) as a fighter, coach and teacher, he has authored a masterpiece covering all aspects of this discipline.
His immense experience is gleaned from the crucible of continuous and true testing of Xingyi's tenets. The crucible of first being a successful full contact fighter himself. And then following that experience by becoming a successful full contact coach, training and guiding 37 full contact champions throughout the 80's and 90's until retirement from coaching in 2000.
This book covers the Hsing I (xingyi) taught to him by Hsu Hong Chi (Xu Hong Ji) in thorough detail. Theory, mechanics and strategy of the five fists and twelve animals are covered. Perspectives on training, skill development, conditioning, meditation/energetics, drilling, strategy and cultivation are all discussed thoroughly. This is not your typical book on this discipline. It does not merely portray the forms, postures and theories that composite this art. This book describes the how, why and wherefore of developing actual skill in the art of Xingyi as it is applied to a fighting context.
The book also covers R.S.P.C.T. (Realistically Structured Progressive Combat Training). RSPCT was invented and synthesized by Mike himself as a stand alone program to train effective fighting for both competition and/or street environments. All five Tiers, ten total categories of training methods, drills and exercises are discussed in depth.
The book is punctuated by personal anecdotes which drive home certain salient points within the scope of the work as only a person who has lived this path can ascertain and convey.
The book contains 266 pages, at 8 1/2 x 11, and over 700 high resolution photos and illustrations. A summary of the main table of contents is as follows:
(1)Statement of Purpose; (2)History; (3)Memories of Master Hsu; (4)Building The Wall; (5)Meditation & Energetics; (6)Hsin, I, Li, Chi, Jin; (7)Importance of Ritual; (8)Song of Pi; (9)Song of Tsuan; (10)Song of Peng; (11)Song of Pao; (12)Song of Heng; (13)Theory and Principle of the Ma (Horse); (14)Theory and Principle of the Yao (SparrowHawk); (15)Theory and Principle of the Ing Shyung (Eagle/Bear); (16)Theory and Principle of the Dou Gi (Cockerel); (17)Theory and Principle of the Sir (Snake); (18)Theory and Principle of the Tow (Tortise/Alligator); (19)Theory and Principle of the Gi (Rooster); (20)Theory and Principle of the Tai (Phoenix) Hsing; (21)Theory and Principle of the Yen (Swallow); (22)Theory and Principle of the Hou (Monkey); (23)Theory and Principle of the Fhu (Tiger); (24)Theory and Principle of the Lung (Dragon); (25)Practical Practice; (26)Paired Drills; (27)Three Basin Theory; (28)The High Low Poker Game; (29)The Nine Essences; (30)The Seven Stars; (31)The Eight Fundamentals; (32)Energy Release; (33)The Five Forces; (34)The Five Key Words; (35)Essential Knowledge - 24 Stems, 5 Roots; (36)The Three Powers; (37)Yin & Yang Theory; (38)R.S.P.C.T. (Realistically Structured Progressive Combat Training); (39)RSPCT Tier 1 - Reflexive; (40)RSPCT Tier 2 - Structural; (41)RSPCT Tier 3 - Perceptual; (42)RSPCT Tier 4 - Conceptual; (43)RSPCT Tier 5 - Tempering; (44)Closing Commentary
Product Details
266 pages at 8 1/2 x 11 inches
700+ high resolution photos and illustrations
44 chapters (summary above)
Xingyi discussion and illustration
RSPCT discussion and illustration
