Di Guoyong on Xingyiquan Vol.1: Five Element Foundation
DGY on Xingyiquan Vol.1: Five Element Foundation
This is a 220 page 6x9" book with a LOT of photos. Chinese characters and pinyin pronunciation are given for all movement names and a glossary is provided for all technique names. This book is the first of a three volume set, and describes the theory, pratice, and teaching methodology of the five element techniques.
Volume I. Chapter 1: Background. Chapter 2: Post Standing. Chapter 3: Split; Chapter 4: Drill; Chapter 5: Drive (crush); Chapter 6: Cannon (pound); Chapter 7: Crosscut. (each technical chapter includes standard methods and variations, power generation, breathing methods, and practical applications). Chapter 8: Five techniques connected routine. Chapter 9:Partner Routines. Chapter 10: Teaching and Training (including common problems and corrections, more details on breathing method, teaching progressions, and teaching suggestions. Appendices: I: Relationship between five techniques and five internal organs; II: Glossary of Chinese terms; III: Pinyin pronunciation.
ISBN13 978-0-9687517-6-3