Hi,
Reviewed RSF's Wushutiger's new book on the Xing Yi Classics:
https://thetaichinotebook.com/2023/11/1 ... on-jacobs/
D_Glenn wrote:According to my teacher there’s a soft-shelled turtle that’s a delicacy and you can find them in food markets sold live in little pools. Every little kid learns the lesson that when you try to touch their tail end, they spin 180 degrees on their own axis and bite you. Baguazhang’s Qilin system is based on this Xinyi animal.
D_Glenn wrote:According to my teacher there’s a soft-shelled turtle that’s a delicacy and you can find them in food markets sold live in little pools. Every little kid learns the lesson that when you try to touch their tail end, they spin 180 degrees on their own axis and bite you. Baguazhang’s Qilin system is based on this Xinyi animal.
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Bao wrote:D_Glenn wrote:According to my teacher there’s a soft-shelled turtle that’s a delicacy and you can find them in food markets sold live in little pools. Every little kid learns the lesson that when you try to touch their tail end, they spin 180 degrees on their own axis and bite you. Baguazhang’s Qilin system is based on this Xinyi animal.
Never seen a soft-shell turtle in China, neither in stores or in restaurants. But China is big, haven't been to all places.
I have also never before heard the qilin being associated with a turtle. Since the Ming dynasty it has rather been associated with the image of the giraffe. And in Japan, the Japanese version of the word "Kirin" is also the word for giraffe. A very different and rather "opposite" animal than a turtle. Often described as having dragon-like features.
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Trick wrote:D_Glenn wrote:According to my teacher there’s a soft-shelled turtle that’s a delicacy and you can find them in food markets sold live in little pools. Every little kid learns the lesson that when you try to touch their tail end, they spin 180 degrees on their own axis and bite you. Baguazhang’s Qilin system is based on this Xinyi animal.
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yes, feisty little fellas. one of my local restaurants have them, keep them in buckets. ive never eaten any and will never do, but i like to check them out in their buckets, when they see me closely looking they seem to get ready for action.
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