Martial Arts - Chinese Martial Arts
Over the years, Muay Thai has progressed as both a martial art and a style, attracting people from all over the world.
All around the world, Chinese martial arts forms are known and respected. In fact, China is a pioneer in the martial arts area, founding several excellent styles. Although Kung Fu
is the most well known Chinese martial art, there are others that are just as
good. Below, we will look at some of the other Chinese martial arts that aren't as well known as Kung Fu.Hsing-I This is actually one of the internal styles of Kung Fu, very closely in relation to Tai Chi. It teaches students to subordinate their bodies, creating powerful movements with a very little expense of energy. Hsing-I  isn't that well known, although it is a very powerful technique and well known throughout China. The United
States and other areas aren't that familiar with it, with little to no schools or dojo's out there that teach it.Just like Tai Chi, Hsing-I has very deep roots in Chinese medicine and the Chinese perceptions of nature. The blows that come from Hsing-I come from the five elements of the Chinese - metal, fire, earth, water, and wood. Similar to other forms that originate from Kung Fu, Hsing-I offers complex, almost dance-like movements that are adapted from the way animals react and move. Due to the training being so demanding and rigorous, and the breathing exercises being so demanding, those who practice this martial art commonly have astounding physical skills and amazing endurance. Tai Chi To those who live outside of China, Tai Chi resembles more of a dance. The slow and calm movements it teaches are balanced and exact, performed while the stylist is in a deep state of relaxation. While in this deep state of relaxation, the stylist will be fully aware of what he is doing and his movements, although he will appear to those around him to almost be asleep. In fact, Tai Chi is a high energy exercise that promotes strength, stamina, and flexibility. By using the deep state of relaxation, Tai Chi enables stylists to benefit emotionally and spiritually as well. Tai Chi also uses deep states of mediation as well, helping stylists to learn how to reach their high level of peace. Chinese martial arts Even though Kung Fu is the best martial art in China, there are many different forms and styles that originate from it. There is the Shaolin  style as well, which offers several different styles of
Kung Fu as well, including the world famous "5 animals system". The "five
animals of kung fu" is among the most popular in China and well known around the world for their devastating
techniques and amazing power when used in combat.Along with Kung Fu, both Hsing-I and Tai Chi are great martial arts that help with endurance training and flexibility. A lot of Kung Fu students in China choose to study one of these arts as well, as it helps to add to their physical and emotional power. Students who study Tai Chi or Hsing-I as well as Kung Fu, have a higher state of endurance and spirituality that simply cannot be matched. All around the world, China is well known for martial arts. China brought Kung Fu and Tai Chi to the world, which is something we are all thankful for. Even though Japan has long offered their unique blend of martial arts, many consider China to be the founding father of martial arts. The Chinese have been using martial arts for hundreds of years - providing just how dominant it can be as a means of self defense and a way to live your life in a peaceful manner. |
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