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Xingyiquan ( Hsing I Ch'uan)
The Swallow is the eighth of the 12 Animals. It is also called the Sparrowhawk. The movements emulate a swallow as it skims over water, makes a nest, and snatches an insect from mid-air. The fists are very focused on a straight line, and involve bursting (Wood), splitting, (Metal), and drilling (Water). The components of the Chinese character for Swallow identify it as a bird that depends on grass above, and swoops over water below. Therefore, the movements and shape take their cues from the calligraphy for Swallow.
This Hebei style of Hsing-I Ch'uan (Xing Yi Quan) is organized using 12 Animals that group and teach the martial characteristics of particular actions. Sample Applications from the 12 Animals:
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Hsing I (Xingyiquan) Swallow (1) take down (Jiang Rong Qiao style)
About Nei Jia kung fu
The approach of Taijiquan, Xingyiquan and Baguazhang is to engage the opponent's aggression, maintain contact and exploit the weaknesses in the opponent's situation.
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