Analysis of Internal Body Mechanics and Defensive Striking Techniques

This article analyzes the connection between the body mechanics developed in traditional/internal martial arts, and the defensive techniques in boxing such as bob and weave, Philly Shell, or shoulder roll. Also to note that such defensive techniques in boxing can also be used in kickboxing. In my experience, to do such defensive techniques correctly, both [...]

Idealism and Impracticality of Internal Martial Arts (Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Xingyiquan)

There are many videos that came out recently on MMA versus internal and traditional martial arts, and the internal/traditional martial arts masters or practitioners in these videos are getting beat or knocked out very easily by these MMA fighters. I'm writing this blog post to address the issue of idealism specifically on internal martial arts, [...]

Grandmaster Li Tai Liang’s medical talk on Xinyi-Dao’s internal components at Stanford University

Videos of Grandmaster Li Tai Liang's medical talk at Stanford University's Medical School, on March 7th, 2018. This medical talk discusses the internal components of the Xinyi-Dao system, its health benefits and martial arts usage. Grandmaster Li was a member of the Wushu (martial arts) department of the Beijing Sports University, where he helped to [...]

Public talk by Grandmaster Li Tai Liang on the origins and methods of the Xinyi-Dao system, at Stanford University on March 8th, 2018.

Xinyi-Dao: From tradition to modernity in a Chinese martial arts. Join us as Grandmaster Li Tai Liang will discuss, at Stanford University's East Asian Library, the origins and methods of the Xinyi-Dao system, a modern synthesis of the traditional Chinese martial arts of Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Taijiquan, and Shaolinquan. Grandmaster Li was a member of the [...]

Xinyi-Dao Seminar in San Francisco Taught By Grandmaster Li Tai Liang

Grandmaster Li Tai Liang is a world-renowned Chinese martial artist with over 40 years of professional teaching experience in both traditional martial arts and modern fighting arts. Grandmaster Li has taught at Shaolin Temple in China, Chinese Special Police Force, and the Beijing Sanshou-Kickboxing Team. He is currently the president of the World Fighting Martial [...]

Xinyi-Dao Seminar Taught by Grandmaster Li Tai Liang

Greetings all. The Mountain School will host our teacher Shanxi Xinyi Grandmaster Li Tai Liang for an L.A. Xinyi-Dao Seminar May 21st – 22nd Arcadia High School. An informative clinic for beginners and primer for experienced players alike on the foundation and dynamic principles of rare Shanxi Dai style Xinyi and Che Xingyi Quan. As well [...]

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