Rare simplicity, true directness, modesty in the heart, physical condition – these are the attainments and benefits of HSING I. It is a true ‘internal’ movement system, and one that does not hide its martial intent.
It is a practice of complete refinement and assertion.
And it is culturally ancient, deriving from an understanding of the Five Elements and their interplay; these principles – on the nature of Metal Water Wood Fire Earth – having existed in China since an era that pre-dates record.
To each of the Elements a particular fist-strike in action is paired. This is the core of the practice: five cracking blows, five ways of power.
Yet this is but a part, for HSING I is developed, essentially, in a stilling of the mind – indeed this gives us its meaning: on the Form of the Mind…
And its assertion, its completeness, is of Peace.