Trick wrote:Overlord wrote:Hong was representing Zhang to Japan sometimes 60s?.
After Hong's Japan visit, Zhang taught him a move that is a trade mark in Hebei Xingyi - a subtle change in Pi.
I know about nothing about Hong’s XYQ and his persona....Why did he go to Japan, was it to teach? Why was he taught “indoor” stuff by his teacher after he came back from Japan ? Was he inspired by Karatekas/Budokas in Japan to pick up stuff from them(Gi/belts and maybe methods)?
Sorry Trick,
I think “indoor” is probably a bit of exaggeration.
It’s probably like a signature to tell if the person is in the inner circle.
Having say that, it’s said the Xingyi has no move that is redundant.
But what do I know. I can’t even tell if one has power.