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Xingyi Quan Curriculum – Yizong Lineage

Yizong Xingyi Quan Curriculum

The internal martial arts system of Yizong, transmitted by Master Luo Dexiu

Documented by: Chang Wenteng 張文騰

Date recorded: September 28, 2012(中華民國壹佰零壹年玖月貳拾捌日)


Five Element Fists(五行拳)

  • Splitting Fist(劈拳)
  • Drilling Fist(鑽拳)
  • Crushing Fist(崩拳)
  • Pounding Fist(炮拳)
  • Crossing Fist(橫拳)

Five Element Theory(五行理論)

  • Generating Cycle(相生)
  • Overcoming Cycle(相剋)

Linked Five Element Form(進退連環拳)

This form connects the Five Element Fists into a continuous advancing and retreating sequence.

Five Element Kicks(五行腿)

  • Straight Kick(踢腿)
  • Knee Uplift(膝頂)
  • Stamping Kick(踐腿)
  • Sweeping Kick(撥腿)
  • Hooking Kick(扣腿)

Five Flower Cannon(五花砲)

A linking form combining explosive transitions among Five Element principles.


Twelve Animal Forms(十二形拳)

  • Bear – Bear Shake, Bear Lean(熊抖、熊靠)
  • Tiger – Tiger Pounce, Tiger Drill, Tiger Ram, Tiger Open-Close, Tiger Wrap(虎撲、虎鑽、虎撞、虎開闔、虎裹)
  • Snake – Snake Lift, Snake Slice(蛇挑、蛇削)
  • Horse – Horse Stomp, Horse Leap(馬踐、馬躍)
  • Alligator – Alligator Raking Hand, Alligator Rib Insertion(鼉耘手、鼉插肋)
  • Dragon – Dragon Twist, Dragon Jump(龍扭身、龍跳)
  • Others (Monkey, Kite, Chicken, Eagle, Swallow) – forms not specified(猴、鷂、雞、鷹、燕)

Twelve Horizontal Hammers(十二橫捶)

A core set for developing lateral power, stepping stability, and short power delivery.


Weapons Training(器械訓練)

  • Five Element Sword(五行劍)
  • Five Element Saber(五行刀)
  • Five Element Staff(五行棍)
  • Seven-Step Staff(七步棍)
  • Zhou Tong Staff(周桐棍)

This comprehensive outline reflects the full scope of the Yizong Xingyi Quan system as taught by Master Luo Dexiu.

We are currently organizing the full system into professional teaching materials, including detailed video demonstrations, lineage interpretation, application breakdowns, and instructor-level resources.

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Chang Wenteng is the senior student and last indoor disciple of Luo Dexiu, founder of Yizong Baguazhang. For nearly 15 years, he has engaged in intensive weekly private study under Master Luo, developing a refined understanding of internal mechanics, structural alignment, and movement strategy. Graduating with a degree in Physics from National Chiao Tung University, Wenteng applies a systems-level analytical approach to martial practice—decoding principles through the lens of force dynamics and structural mechanics. This scientific foundation enables him to bridge traditional martial concepts with clear, functional explanations. His martial experience spans disciplines, from Yagyu Shinkage-ryu swordsmanship to MMA competition, demonstrating his ability to adapt and integrate core principles across diverse systems. Wenteng’s teaching transcends stylistic boundaries. He focuses on shared internal principles that hold true regardless of form or lineage, helping practitioners develop proprioception, timing, and multi-joint coordination. His method is grounded in sensory clarity and technical simplicity, guiding students toward profound functional insight and cross-system coherence. Rather than promoting stylized movement or emotional narratives, Wenteng’s work emphasizes applicable, real-world skill—the transmission of embodied knowledge through dedicated practice.

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