Expand Your Xingyiquan Skills with the 12 Animal Forms
The 12 Animals of Xingyiquan are advanced forms that require internal body mechanics and previous experience with the Five Fist Postures. This DVD includes more than two hours of detailed instruction on the individual animal forms.
Advanced Xingyiquan Training
After building a foundation with the Five Fist Postures and the Five Element Linking Form, the traditional next step in Xingyiquan is the Twelve Animals. This broadens Xingyiquan into a broader fighting system, including kicks, sweeps, elbow strikes, and joint locks.
Each animal teaches a different expression of Xingyi's internal principles. The movements are not imitations of animals. They are practical methods of developing body mechanics, intent, strategy, and power.
In this instructional DVD, Ken Gullette teaches each of the Twelve Animal Forms individually, breaking down the movements step by step with clear instruction and demonstrations.
The forms include:
• Dragon
• Tiger
• Monkey
• Horse
• AlligatorÂ
• Chicken
• Hawk
• Swallow
• Snake
• Tai Bird (Chinese Ostrich)
• Eagle & Bear (combined)
Throughout the instruction, you'll learn the body mechanics, footwork, and movement principles that make Xingyi one of China's classic internal martial arts. Rather than simply memorizing choreography, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how each animal develops a different tactical quality while reinforcing the same core internal principles.
Whether your goal is to complete your Xingyi curriculum or to broaden your understanding of internal martial arts, this DVD provides detailed instruction in one of Xingyi's most fascinating training methods.
A Broader Fighting System
The Animal Forms expand upon the Five Elements, developing greater versatility with kicks, sweeps, elbow strikes, and joint locks.
Learn with Other Students
Ken's DVDs show him demonstrating and teaching forms, then coaching students through movements and applications.
Fighting Applications for Each Animal Form
As usual, Ken teaches not just the movements, but also the self-defense applications.
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Frequently Asked Question 1 - When doing these forms, are you trying to act like the animal?
Frequently Asked Question 2 - Do I need to know the Five Fists before learning the 12 animals?
Frequently Asked Question 3 - What is Ken's background in Xingyi?
Frequently Asked Question 4 - What style of Xingyiquan is this?
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