Below is the second part of our interview with Xing Yi Quan marital arts practitioner Frank Kyle of the Xingyi Martial Arts Club .
Athletified: Can you describe what sparring looks like in Xing Yi Quan?
Frank Kyle: I was not trained initially to spar in Xing Yi Quan. My first art was a…
Depending on who you ask, the origin of Xing Yi Quan dates back to the 18th century, traced back to the Liang Dynasty. Historians believe the martial art stemmed from the military spear fighting techniques. Several early martial arts practitioners adopted the style; however, many consider Li Luoneng's teachings as the modern-day version of Xing…


