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Xing Yi Quan has its theory based on the
five element theory, commonly used in Traditional Chinese Medicine
(TMC) and Chinese Acupuncture. There are two cycles to note. The first
is the constructive cycle, or sheng cycle, where metal creates water
creates wood creates fire creates earth. The second cycle is the destructive
or ko cycle, where metal chops wood, wood separates the earth, earth
damns or absorbs water, water puts out fire, and fire melts metal.
The following graphs illustrate these two cycles. As it is in TMC,
so it is in fighting in Xing Yi Quan. If some one attacks you with
a metal you would retaliate with what destroys metal, fire, and you
would over come your opponent. Understanding this principle is key
to understanding how to fight using Xing Yi Quan. |
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Constructive Cycle/Sheng Cycle |
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Destructive Cycle/Ko Cycle |
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Both Cycles/Liang ge Cycle |
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