QI GONG METHODS

 

CHUT GUM MUEN (七金門)

7 GOLDEN PASSAGES

A compilation of multiple ancient art exercises such as Da Mo’s Muscle Changing Classic and Iron vest, this set of one active and six static exercises works to strengthen the tendons and muscles while stimulating the 12 meridians and 2 major vessels of qi flow.

 

BA DUAN GUM (八段錦)

8 PIECES OF BROCADE

The Ba Duan Gum consists of 8 exercises each designed to stimulate specific qi meridians. There are 8 standing exercises and 8 seated exercises. The standing section is considered the “yang” portion of the 8 Brocades and the seated section is considered the “yin” portion of the 8 Brocades. The 8 Brocades are an extremely effective method for recovering and maintaining health, as well as developing martial power.

 

DA JAW (打坐)

SITTING MEDITATION

When most people think of meditation they think of someone sitting cross legged in a candle lit room, uttering the sound “ommm” over and over. There is much more (and much less) to meditation than meets the eye. Da Jaw literally means “engaged sitting”. This means that the practitioner is actively engaged in an activity while in the sitting position. That activity is the quiet, internal cultivation of the life force of qi. The method is simple, but this process can be very complex and should not be taken lightly.

 

LUK JI KYUT (六字訣)

6 HEALING SOUNDS

According to Chinese medical theory, stress results in qi becoming “stuck” in the different internal organ systems which can cause physical as well as emotional problems. This qi gong set utilizes seated and lying postures combined with 6 different deep breathing methods to relieve this built up internal qi congestion. The result is not only better physical health, but also a balancing of the integral emotional energies.

 

SUP BA LAW HAWN SAO (十八羅漢手)

18 LOHAN HANDS

One of the 3 qi gong sets created by Da Mo as he spent 9 nine years in contemplation in a cave near Shaolin Temple. Because of the potency of these exercises to develop internal and external power, many Chinese Martial Art systems utilize this powerful set. This set of 18 exercises can be performed by both beginner and advanced practitioners of qi gong. It is very effective at harmonizing the 3 Dan Tien (energy centers) and opening the 8 Extraordinary Vessels of qi flow.

 

YIT GAN GING (易筋經)

MUSCLE CHANGING CLASSIC

Another of the 3 qi gong classics created by Da Mo as he spent 9 nine years in contemplation in a cave near Shaolin Temple. Although there are many versions of the Yit Gan Ging, these are considered the closest to the 12 original exercises of this standing set. It is considered “yang” in nature in comparison to the “yin” nature of the Marrow Washing Classic.

 

SAI JIU GING (洗髄経)

MARROW WASHING CLASSIC

Marrow Washing is the third of Da Mo’s 3 qi gong classics. There are 24 postures performed in this seated set. It is considered more “yin in nature when compared to the “yang” nature of the Muscle Changing Classic. The purpose of this set is to wash or clean the bone marrow as to slow or even reverse the aging process. It is especially effective in treating degenerative and autoimmune disorders.

 

TIET SA JEURNG (鐵掌功)

IRON SAND PALM

This skill is more commonly referred to as simply Iron Palm. The name implies that the hand becomes like iron from striking a type of “sand” bag. The bag is actually filled with various materials, such as mung beans, gravel or iron filings, depending on the level of the practitioner.

 

TIET BO SAHM (鐵衫功)

IRON VEST TRAINING

Also referred to as the Iron Shirt or Golden Bell Cover, Iron Vest trains the body internally and externally through a series of 12 “yang” and 12 “yin” pai da (beating) and breathing exercises. Not only does this training brings the practitioner’s health to new heights, but also protects the body from hard blows and strikes.

 

TIET SIN KUEN (鐵線拳)

IRON WIRE FORM

This is the highest level form in the Hung Ga system. The movements are patterned after the spiritual movements of the Dragon. It is a very complicated high level fist set that develops the 12 Bridges of Hung Ga while focusing on the qi as it flows through each of the 12 meridians.