YI QUAN / I CHUAN :: Standing Still Meditation for Gaining Great Vitality, Martial Power and Fighting Skill

YI QUAN / I CHUAN
Mind Intent Fist-Boxing
Standing Still Meditation for Gaining Great Vitality, Martial Power and Fighting Skill

Internal Martial Art That Seeks Combat Efficiency Primarily Through Standing Still Practices

Same Simple Forms and Exercises Also Serve as Method of Health Cultivation

Evolved from Xingyiquan

internal martial arts

internal vs external

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Zhan Zhuang - Standing Meditation
The is one of the many standing still positions used in the internal martial arts of Yiquan, which develops internal strength and vitality.

Yi Quan - Mind-Intent Boxing
(pronounced eee chuen) primarily develops martial power and fighting skill through Zhan Zhuan (Standing Mediation) also known as, "Standing Pole" or "Pile-on" training. Due to the simplicity of these forms and exercises, the same training also serve as the method for improving one's health and well-being. Yiquan is a martial art that highly values cultivating mind intent and energy over practicing "empty forms."

Wang Xiangzhai (1885-1963)
Founder of the Yiquan System
Yiquan is a relatively new system created by the Great Grand Master Wang Xiangzhai. He was highly influenced by Xingyiquan but was also greatly inspired by baguazhang, taijiquan, baihequan (white crane kung-fu) and western boxing. He traveled all over China meeting with many masters, comparing skills with them and exchanging experiences. Wang_standing After a lifetime of practice and research into many different kinds of martial arts, Wang became one of the first Chinese masters to teach openly to benefit the public. He was one of the greatest masters of Chinese martial arts of the 20th century.