East Mountain e-learning - Xingyi Five Element Strikes

Xingyi Twelve Animals

Using Intent To Develop Deep Skill.

Learn Xingyi's Twelve Animals!
Xingyi (pronounced "shing-yee") is the most direct of the internal martial arts. Xingyi is known for its straight-forward movements, mid-line postures and integrated 'full body power'.
The second of East Mountain's self-paced courses on Xingyi covers the Twelve Animal Forms. Each form expands on the martial skills developed with the Five Element Strikes.
Like the previous class, each lesson contains both detailed instruction of each animal and overview videos that allow you to review material while previewing the lessons to come.
At key points in the course you will have the opportunity to submit video of your practice for personalized feedback and corrections.
Prior knowledge of the Five Element Strikes is essential to taking this course.
The lessons provide detailed instruction and useful conditioning training. There are also three video assignments at key points in the course. These provide opportunities for individual feedback and corrections.

12 Lessons plus 3 optional assignments $140 CND
Questions? See the FAQ below

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2. After paying, fill in the registration form

What's included in this course?

Twelve complete lessons delivered weekly by email
Each lesson includes Xingyi instruction, practice & theory.
Clear and detailed explanations for each move and posture
Three optional assignments for personalized feedback.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do e-learning courses work?
e-learning courses are video-based, self-directed classes. Each week your lessons will arrive as an email link. You can take each class weekly or according to your own schedule.

Is there a time limit to finished the course?
No, there is no time limit. You will have access to the classes via the email invites. Also, on completing the course a summary video playlist will be sent to you for easy review.

Is there a sample class I can take?
Yes, I've posted the first lesson below.

When can I start?
You can start anytime. Once you've registered, your first lesson will be sent out the same day. Click register now above to start your training.

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Here is the first lesson which includes a warm up, stance training and the Dragon Animal Form

"Knowing others is intelligent. Knowing yourself is enlightened.
Conquering others takes force. Conquering yourself is true strength. "
Tao Te Jing. Chapter 33, transl. by S Addiss & S Lombardo