Liangyiquan

In Taoism it is said that "Tai Ji is formed by combining Yin and Yang, Liang Yi is formed by
separating Yin and Yang." Under this theory we have to be a balance between this two
polarities, Yin and Yang, and that is the purpose of Liang Yi style.

Liang Yi style, also known as Tai Yi, is an internal martial arts style of Wudang. It tries to use
inner mind and energy to have external power. Since Liang Yi combines slow and fast
movement, smooth and hard, it is called the style of "The Two Extremes". In appearance and
style, Liang Yi has been referred to as a "fast Tai Chi", the style takes the practitioner to move
like a dragon and feel like a tiger.

While in their movements we can observe a combination of Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and
Baguazhang (Pakua), the theoretical and philosophical basis of the Liang Yi system is found
in a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the I Ching or ' the changes'.

Liang Yi style or 'Liangyiquan' is a style that works at both a hard and soft level, which is both
aerobic and anaerobic, with isometric and isotonic exercises. All joints are used for the entire
field of motion and the largest muscle groups work fully. Therefore Liangyiquan is one of the
best exercises for the practice of health.

This practice includes a complete work of hands, joints, eyes, body, waist, steps, balances
and explosive inner power. Its characteristics are the combination of slow and fast movements,
soft and hard, with occasional lightning movements (Fajing ). In its application for
combat, it gives the person the method known as "start later, but get there first". It is a very
practical self-defense art, an essential practice for Wudang martial artists and a perfect
combination for Tai Chi (Taijiquan) practitioners.

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Wudang Taiyi 18 form

01 - - Z q dng li - Purple cloud (auspicious air) coming from east

02 - - Wn j q w - Wake up upon hearing the crow of o rooster and practice

03 - - Hn j xn sh - Chicken foraging for food

04 - - Jn gu x shu - Golden turtle playing in water

05 - - Y qu ji sh - Crow and sparrow pick up food

06 - - Yn zi chun ln - Swallow flying across the forest

07 - - Li shn b y - Leishen (the God of thunder) make clouds that bring the rain

08 - - Jn sh chn li - Golden snake coils on willow

09 - - Bi zh ko - Fali (Fajin) by the right side of shoulder

10 - - Tio lin wng xng - Open the curtain and staring at the stars

11 - - G sh pn gn - Ancient tree root twist

12 - - Tu shn r hi - Push mountain into the sea

13 - - Jio lng r hi - Dragon diving into the sea

14 - - L mo shng sh - Wild cat climbing the tree

15 - - Hui zhng ln yu - Embrace moon in the bosom

16 - - Zhun tin zn - Turn your body a circle

17 - - Zu shn gun h du - Sit on top of the mountain to watch two tigers fight

18 - - Shu sh - Closing

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