The Origins of Xingyi Quan: Ji Jike, Yue Fei and the Making of a Martial Tradition
Who created Xingyi Quan? A translated Chinese martial arts magazine article by Wu Dianke and Wu Lianru examines the claims surrounding Bodhidharma, Yue Fei and Ji Jike. Byron Jacobs adds historical commentary on Shaolin connections, disputed manuscripts and the development of civilian boxing from spear methods.
Clumsy Yet Agile: The Bear in Dai Family Xinyi and Hebei Xingyi Quan
Outwardly calm, inwardly powerful—the Bear Shape reveals closely related principles in Dai family Xinyi and Hebei Xingyi Quan. Read a complete translation of Dong Liyi’s article alongside excerpts from Dragon Body, Tiger Spirit, exploring body coordination, contraction and expansion, and the interchange of rising and falling.
Dong Haichuan’s Tomb Restored: A Personal Link to Bagua Zhang History
Read Huang Bonian’s account of Baguazhang master Liang Zhenpu, translated into English with historical commentary on the legend and the documented events of his life.
Liang Zhenpu: A Rare Bagua Zhang Biography by Huang Bonian
Read Huang Bonian’s account of Baguazhang master Liang Zhenpu, translated into English with historical commentary on the legend and the documented events of his life.
Kung Fu on the Thames: Chinese Martial Arts Aboard the Keying in 1851 - The Illustrated London News
Kung Fu on the Thames: Chinese Martial Arts Aboard the Keying in 1851 - The Illustrated London News
A Short-Lived Boxer Revival in Sichuan, 1923 - The North China Herald (6)
A Short-Lived Boxer Revival in Sichuan, 1923 - The North China Herald (6)