一、意拳起源

意拳，又名大成拳，是中国内家拳术的一种，源于心意拳（也称形意拳）。相传南宋年间，民族英雄岳飞创立心意拳。岳飞被害后，朝中奸逆处于对岳飞的恐惧，下令如有练习心意拳者满门抄斩，株连九族。明末清初，浦东道人姬隆风祭拜终南山王庙，偶得王拳谱。姬依照拳谱，昼夜练习，反复研磨，深悟其奥。

二、洛阳意拳简介

60年代，由杨绍庚先生带领，从北京到洛阳开始传播。1979年张三立先生从师于杨绍庚先生习武，一直到2013年在洛阳西工体育场成立“洛阳市意拳研究会”，向广大市民传播养生桩。在张三立和广大 意拳爱好者的努力下，在2014年6月获得了洛阳市非物质文化遗产的保护。

意拳在洛阳的传承：王芗斋杨绍庚张三立等人。

传承人介绍：

杨绍庚介绍：云南昆明出身，对武术酷爱上世纪40至60年代在王芗斋老师教导中精研意 punches in the heart of China, a mysterious martial art that has been passed down for generations. It is said that the founder of this art, Wang Xianzhang, was a brilliant and courageous warrior who created the style to honor his ancestors and protect his people.

Wang Xianzhang spent many years perfecting his technique, studying under some of the greatest martial artists of his time. He traveled throughout China, learning from masters in various regions and incorporating their techniques into his own unique style.

As he grew older, Wang Xianzhang began to teach others what he had learned. His students were amazed by his skill and dedication to the art form, which they soon came to call "Intentional Fist" or "Yi Quan."

The practice of Yi Quan is unlike any other martial art. It emphasizes mental focus over physical strength and technique. Practitioners must first develop their inner energy (known as "qi") through meditation and breathing exercises before attempting any physical movements.

Once they have mastered these basics skills, practitioners can begin learning more complex forms involving hand movements (called "tai chi"), kicking techniques (known as "kicking"), footwork (or "walking"), body conditioning exercises ("qigong" or simply practicing with one's hands), etc., all while maintaining an awareness of their internal energy flow.

In addition to its emphasis on mental discipline over brute force alone.

It also offers numerous health benefits such as stress relief

The practice is known for improving overall well-being:

Reducing stress

Enhancing flexibility

Strengthening muscles

Improving cardiovascular health

This ancient Chinese martial arts system has garnered widespread recognition worldwide due to its effectiveness in cultivating both physical prowess & spiritual growth.

Today there are several styles within this broader category called Intentional Fist/Heart Intentions but most notably include Big Dipper Fist/Big Dipper Boxing

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