總體來說，形意拳的運動特點是：樸實簡練、動靜分明，動作嚴謹、手腳和順，身正步穩、快速整齊，勁力充實、穩固沉著。拳諺中所說的“兩肘不離肋，兩手不離心”、“三尖相照”、“三節相隨”等都形象地反映了形意拳的技術風格特點。
Generally speaking，the movement characteristics of Xingyi Quan are characterized by simple，short，clear at moving and stationary，strict and smooth movements，stable and upright body and step，quick and neat，full force and stable.“Always protect both sides of the chest with elbows and protect the heart with hands.”“Three tips point at each other.”“Three parts follow each other.”All have reflected the unique characteristics of Xingyi Quan.