Xinyiba: Shaolin's formless martial art

Shaolin kungfu is a jewel of Chinese martial arts. Xinyiba, one of Shaolin’s 72 unique skills, stands out with its philosophy of “formless and adaptive.” In focusing on moves driven by intent, it ditches fixed routines in favor of close, swift, and fierce combat. Master Hu Zhengsheng, a Shaolin disciple, has been practicing Xinyiba for decades. Today, he is a leading figure in researching and teaching this art.