The practice of Tu Na Si Ba is particularly critical to understanding and developing skill in San Ti Shi and Pi Quan (Splitting Fist), the core practices of Xing Yi Quan. Every aspect of Tu Na Si Ba directly connects to the spirit, internal mechanics and martial techniques of Xing Yi Quan. This combination of inner-directed movement and breathing builds up Qi in the body, while simultaneously strengthening the tendons and bones. When practicing the gentle, slow movements of Tu Na Si Ba, one effectively "breathes out the old and takes in the new" (Tu Gu Na Xing). In both martial and Daoist practices, Tu Na refers to breathing exercises associated with self-cultivation. Now, if those styles are not available where you’re at, then using your common sense. Steve’s a terrific teacher and a fierce fighter. A great class in NYC is Steve Arboleda’s school.
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Tu Na literally means "spit out" (Tu) and "receive" or "accept" (Na). In Xing Yi Quan: Art of Inner Transformation Tom Bisio explains how the postures and movements of Xing Yi Quan open the bodys energy pathways (meridians), promoting health and well-being, while simultaneously arousing and enlivening the Qi, so that there is no gap between intention and action. Xing Yi is practiced at full speed and has a lot of two person drills designed to teach martial application. Tu Na Si Ba was traditionally only taught to senior disciples, and has never before been written about in English or Chinese. In this unique book, Song Zhi Yong, a senior disciple of Li Gui Chang, reveals the formerly "secret" foundational training which is the key to Master Li's Xing Yi Quan: Tu Na Si Ba (Four Essential Breathing Forms) San Ti Shi (Three Body Posture Training). in daoist meditation and longevity practices and chinese medical and martial art traditions dating back into antiquity xing yi quan training draws upon ancient daoist meditation and inner alchemical practices that transform the body s internal structure while. Hence, it is completely congruent with Daoist Yang Sheng (nourishing life) practices. Daoist Sleeping Meditation Chen Tuan S Sleeping Gong English Edition By Tom Bisio. Li Gui Chang's expression of Xing Yi Quan is sometimes referred to as the Xing Yi "Body Method," because of its emphasis on subtle internal body actions and internally sensing Qi and Jin. Li studied Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang with the great Dong Xiu Sheng and Tai Ji Quan with Liu Dong Han.
Few practitioners have approached Master Li's achievements in Tai Ji Quan and Xing Yi Quan. In Northern China and in Shanxi Province, the purported birthplace of Xing Yi Quan, Master Li Gui Chang is a legendary figure in the world of martial arts. Chinese-English Edition with link to online video of Tu Na Si Ba performed by Master Song Zhi Yong.