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 (the second edition is 189 pages but is not missing any content, it is just in smaller font size). 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