XINYI DAO
Xinyi Dao (Way of the Heart and Mind) is a the collaboration (MMA)of several of China's most respected Masters in the Arts of Xinyi, Xingyi, Bagua, Taiji Quan Shaolin, and Sanda. These Masters are located in Shanxi China, the birthplace of Xingyi Quan, they are direct inheritors from the founders of the Arts. Xingyiquan originated in Shanxi and many schools will use the name Shanxi to describe their Xingyi however this is misleading. Shanxi Xingyi is comprised of either Song Family Xingyi, Che Xingyi, Dai Xinyi or Tien Family Xingyi. Other methods are just as valid fighting systems however have a very different flavor and body method which were developed by practiconers outside of Shanxi and are not considered Shanxi method.The main force behind Xinyi Dao spreading across the world is Master Li Tailiang. Master Li and his Gong Fu brother Master Yang Fansheng have taken this crosstraining system to newer heights every year!
The system is comprised of the above mentioned arts, with a focus on the Dai Family Xinyi and Che family Xingyiquan for structure, power and close and medium range striking skills. The throws and locks of Shuai Jiao ,Bagua and Taiji Quan compliment the other arts. The Shaolin Arts are for developing a healthy body which remains nimble and flexible(Shaolin Arts are taught to children in our system). Sanda gives us more modern skills at the three ranges of long range, medium and close range and gives the practiconer immediate applicable skills for fighting. Sanda also known as Sanshou includes Kicking, Punching, Knees, Elbows, and Throwing, and is a great asset to anyone looking for self defense. The system is not just a mish mosh of mixing techniques but a coherent integration of skill sets introduced to the practicioner for self defense and body development. The practicioner will later move on to specialize in one of the Arts within the system.
Below are pictures of Master Li Tailiangs teachers in individual arts! Click on their photos to learn more about each system.
