The technical magazine of Chinese Martial Arts and Tai-Chi Chuan.
WUSHU MAGAZINE. December/1987
Publishing company： FUKUSHOUDOU
Special edition: What is a perfect "posture"?
Part2. Truth of Xing Yi Quan-"Santi" Posture.
By Su Dongchen
Horse Form Fist
Upper photograph ? Horse Form Fist based on "principle" of "Santi"
Lower photograph - Horse Form Fist which does not practice the "principle”
of "Santi"
What is a perfect "posture"?
Xing Yi Quan - "Santi" Posture is not merely a Posture;
it is "principle" which leads not only to "shape" but
also to all.
By Su Dongchen
Xing Yi Quan - "Santi" Posture.
The technique of Xing Yi Quan is born by changes of "contraction" and "diffusion."
Master Su Dongchen is known for having an abundance of fighting
experience. He says that "Posture" is not only simple shape; it was "Posture
beyond form" including the principle of Yin/Yang, Five Elements
combination theory, and modern physics
"
Santi" Posture is not only a simple posture; it is theory.
Posture of Xing Yi Quan - "Santi" ?
Truth of Xing Yi Quan - "Santi" Posture.
Author: Su Dongchen. [Essence of Change]
Composition/Responsibility for the wording of an article: The editorial
department of our journal
It is the origin of a style, and changes of back and front, right and
left, big, middle, and small.
It is important to be familiar with changing between big, middle, and
small. In regards to motion, each different size has different qualities
and meaning. For example, a small circle has quick motion, an middle
circle has good balance, and a large circle is powerful.
Self training in the principles of "Santi."
The principles of "Santi" in one’s enemy are disturbed and
attacked.
"
Santi" is utilized.