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Author : Smith Robert W.
Title : Chinese mind-body boxing
Year : 1974

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Preface to the 2003 Edition. It is with some pleasure that I make a few remarks on the new publication of Hsing-i: Chinese Mind-Body Boxing, first issued in 1974. Taiji, Pa Kua, and Hsing-i compromise what the Chinese call nei-chia, the internal or soft boxing arts, as contrasted with Shaolin, or hard and more forceful boxing methods. Taiji stresses relaxed slow movements and Pa Kua the use of the open hand and the circle. Hsing-i uses largely the fist on a linear path. All borrow from the other. Over the years my book on Hsing-i had many readers and helped to introduce the art to western readers. Its success was largely due to such teachers as Yuan Tao, Wang Shu-chin, and Hung I-hsiang who taught me during my stay in Taiwan (1959-62). Whatever skill I gained I attribute to them. I was very lucky. Now so many years later, I'm pleased to see Hsing-i reemerge. I hope it helps a new generation to find joy in this old but evergreen art. - Robert W. Smith Hendersonville, N.C. 2003. ...