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Although many styles claim internal lineage or techniques, generally, three are widely recognized as authentically internal and independent:
Xingyi (Form Intent Boxing)
Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm)
Tai Chi (Taiji)
Let's explore each of these in detail.
Xingyi: The Warlike Internal Art
Origins and Lineage
Xingyi traces its legendary roots back to the Chinese general UFA during the Song Dynasty. After a centuries-long lapse, a martial artist named Gigi Kur is said to have rediscovered UFA's manual and revived the art. It remained a secret within the Dye family of Shandong until Lee Lord sought to learn it, subsequently popularizing the style from the mid-1800s.
Characteristics