The Shanxi and Hebei Styles of Xingyi Quan

The origins of Xingyi Quan are credited to Li Laoneng, who is said to have learned Xinyi Liuhe Quan (Heart Mind Six Harmony Boxing) from Dai Longbang of Taigu in Shanxi Province. Although this is the generally transmitted tradition, it is more likely that he learned from one of Dai Longbang’s descendants. This assumption is…