Xingyiquan



Xingyiquan is another major Internal Chinese martial arts. Xingyiquan means "Form/Intention Boxing", or "Shape/Will Boxing", and the form is aggressive, using seemingly linear movements and explosive power.

A Xingyiquan fighter uses efficient coordinated movements to generate bursts of power intended to overwhelm the opponent, simultaneously attacking and defending. Forms vary, but include barehanded sequences and versions of the same sequences with a variety of weapons. These sequences are based upon the movements and fighting behaviour of a variety of animals.