What Are the Different Styles of Xing Yi Quan
Xing Yi Quan isn’t one fixed art but a family of styles. This article explores the three major branches—Hebei, Shanxi, and Henan—showing how each expresses the same principles of intent, structure, and power through different forms, tempos, and training methods.
Preserving What Speaks to You
This essay reflects on the importance of choosing what resonates within fragmented martial traditions like the 18 Daoist Palms. It argues that real preservation comes not from collecting everything but from practicing what feels alive and meaningful.
The Human Side of Transmission
This reflection explores the 18 Daoist Palms through the lens of human transmission rather than technical purity. It honors the imperfect lineage of teachers and students who preserved what they could, reminding us that authenticity often lives in imperfection.
How Do the 18 Daoist Palms Compare to Other “18’s” in Chinese Martial Arts?
The number eighteen appears everywhere in Chinese martial arts—from Shaolin’s 18 Luohan Hands to Bak Fu Pai’s 18 short forms. This article explores how James Lacy’s 18 Daoist Palms fit into that lineage, revealing both the symbolism and the misunderstanding behind the “18” tradition.
Did James Patrick Lacy Actually Create a Structured Curriculum (18 Daoist Palms) — or Was It Chaos?
James Lacy’s legacy divides opinion. His 18 Daoist Palms and White Tiger Dim Mak tapes look chaotic, but closer study reveals an attempt at order. This article examines how Lacy structured his teachings, why the system broke down at Level 3, and what that means for modern practitioners.