Qigong, Now & Then

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Qigong can trace its history back over 3000 years. How can exercises formulated so long ago still have a place in the modern world in which we live?

Today, Qigong is recognised by many as an effective means of maintaining good health and curing disease. Even in the time of the Spring and Autumn, and Warring states (770-221 BC), Qigong had a high level of importance. The Yellow Emperors Manual of Internal Medicine written in the fourth century BC refers to Qigong. Qigong exercises were already being practiced when Greece was holding its first Olympic Games (776 BC), whilst the Celts were invading Britain (800 BC) and even before the birth of Confucius (551 BC). Developed by the early Taoists, Qigong evolved through careful study of the natural surroundings and wildlife. The gait of the bear the tiger prowling ,the bird stretching its wings etc.
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How to feel the Chi Energy Ball

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Introduction to Chi Gong (Qigong – Khí công)

• Chi (qi) is an ancient Chinese term, which can be translated as energy. Like energy, the word chi is used in both abstract and concrete terms, and applied to both general concepts and specific phenomena. In other words, chi is ambiguous. (People who use the term often have a specific meaning in mind.)
• In the broadest sense of the word, chi is generally understood to be pervasive, present in everyone and everything, but it is not uniformly distributed.
• Chi moves freely around the universe, assuming various forms along the way. Disciplines such as Chi Kung (Qigong) and Feng Shui purport to observe and manipulate chi, for the specific benefit of human life. (more…)

Chen and Yang Taichi Quan

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When people think about TaiJi, the image of slow exercises performed by old people is what most readily comes to mind. The tranquil, uniform speed seems so unrelated to western ideas of exercise, and so far removed from a martial art, that claims for its literal translation: “Supreme Ultimate Boxing” seem greatly exaggerated! To solve this puzzle, it is helpful to have an historical perspective on the origin of TaiJi.

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Pushing Hands in Chen Taichi

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Pushing your enemy without using too much force is a Chen principle.

Without learning pushing hands, you cannot say that you know Taiji very well. So pushing hands is very important in Taiji. Why? Because Taiji concerns itself with the centre, using a centralised energy to make others lose their centre. When a person loses their centre of gravity, although they may possess great physical power, they still cannot use it. So pushing hands is a basic Taiji technique used to make others lose their centre of gravity. Of course, whatever you do must conform with the principles of Taiii and apply the principles of centre. (QI Magazine)
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Wing Chun’s Pak Sau

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If you study Wing Chun, you must have heard about Pak Sau. After learning the basic techniques: Tan Sau, Bong Sau & Fuk Sau, you will learn some more self defence methods where you can apply the principles to fighting. Remember, the Wing Chun principle is to use as little energy as you can; moreover, you should use your enemies energy! Pak Sau follows this principle and results in powerful attacks. (QI Magazine)

When the enemy attacks you with a punch. His arm will be tense. As he comes toward you, just receive his energy with Tan Sau.

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