Xing Yi Quan (Chinese: 形意拳 is classified as one of the Wudang styles of Chinese martial arts. The name of the art translates approximately to "Form/Intention Fist", or "Shape/Will Fist".
Xing Yi is characterized by aggressive, seemingly linear movements and explosive power that's most often applied from a short range. A practitioner of Xing Yi uses coordinated movements to generate bursts of power intended to overwhelm the opponent, simultaneously attacking and defending.
