Hi,
I know very little about the internal arts, but from what I see externally it is very interesting... Especially Hsing-I and Bagua.
MY main question is; what are the basic differences and similarities between Bagau and Hsing-I? No need for an indepth answer... I'm not looking for a book's worth of information (although I wouldn't REFUSE it ). But I'm just looking for the general differences...
For example... from my understanding Bagua is mainly circular while Hsing-I utilizes mainly linear movements, is that correct?
Which of the two uses more throws and leverages?
Does either favor any specific range of combat as opposed to another (ie; more close range like Wing Chun or longer range like Choy Li Fut)?
Does one focus on kicks any more than the other?
Anyone have two GOOD clips of Bagua and Hsing I that they wouldn't mind sharing? I never find many good clips of those two martial arts on the internet.
If someone who mainly does a more external art (with SOME internal qualities) like Wing Chun (William Cheung lineage) what internal art do you think would best compliment my wing chun movments? Would one be more benificial than the other health-wise?
Thanks in advance to anyone taking the time to answer some these questions.