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hmm...
As an answer to the original question; which is essentially: "what are the characteristics that denote a Xing Yi fighter", as oppose to the bounceyness of a kickboxer, say, I would gesture this answer:
Xing Yi is known for its straight lines. This straight line will go right over top and/or through you. It is often compared with a train, and the opponent is just some guy on the train's tracks. Hence the hospital and my turn my turn references of earlier posts.
Xing Yi has no blocks; all of its techniques are direct-counter or sweep-counter. The straight line continues no matter what - right through you.
A Xing Yi practitioner does not let up; the end of the fight is very distinct. When the fighter has stopped moving forward, and the opponent has been bulldozed.
If you are especially astute you will notice the principals at work for dealing with blows; the concepts of drilling, pounding, cleaving, etc. But you won't have time to notice that...because...its a frickin' train. Straight-line theory. 'Soft' style used to plough through any opposition as though they were feather touches.
Beware the train.
~Monkey Lifting Water
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