Hsing-yi is a powerful Internal Martial Art that shares the philosophy and principles of its sister art T'ai Chi Ch'uan. However, Hsing-yi uses simple straight line and aggressive techniques to overwhelm and crush the opponent. Because it employs internal energy (chi) and physics, rather than brute force is considered an Internal Martial Art. As an Internal Martial Art, Hsing-yi can also bestow the same long life and health benefits as Tai Chi Chuan.

At Lotus Dragon we practice Hobei Hsing-yi  which emphasises devastating punches and powerful palm strikes, and footwork that is always advancing, even while retreating. Hobei Hsing-yi  utilizes the Five Element Fist Forms use a Twelve Animal  Form in its training and because we are in the lineage of Great Grandmaster Wang Xiang Zhai, Yiquan is the first foundational Hsing-yi form that our students learn. There are also a number of Two Person Sets and Push-Hands drills that are included in Hobei Hsing-yi empty hand system. Hobei Hsing-yi training is usually done at a slow to moderate pace to perfect body mechanics and learn to move as one rather than disconnected movements.

Five Element Fists
Pi Chuan (Splitting Fist) - Metal Element
Tsuan Chuan (Drilling Fist) - Water Element
Peng Chuan (Crushing Fist)  - Wood Element
Pao Chuan (Pounding Fist) - Fire Element
Heng Chuan (Crossing Fist) -Earth Element

Animal Forms
Dragon
Tiger
Horse
Alligator
Monkey
Snake
Hawk
Swallow
Rooster
Phoenix or Mystical Bird
Eagle & Bear