Root of Chinese Chi Kung: Secrets of Chi Kung Training Book by Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming

Root of Chinese Chi Kung: Secrets of Chi Kung Training Book by Dr Yang, Jwing-MingChi is the Chinese word for the natural energy of the universe. Chi Kung is the science of this energy, especially as it circulates in the human body. The Chinese have been studying Chi for over four thousand years, and they have learned how to apply their knowledge of this energy to meditation and to certain types of movement in order to improve physical and mental health and increase longevity. Chi theory and principles, which are similar to those

"For the last 40 years

but not only

a chapter devoted to the basics of punching and kicking is presented to increase the quality of drill practice and light sparring

Most assaults start with a vicious grab or choke… You need to escape instantly and defeat the attacker completely

plus teaches tactics and strategies about drawing fixed blades and opening folding knives under the stress of actual criminal and military attacks

It encompasses disciplines such as kenjutsu (swordsmanship)

The Combat Hapkido Self-Defense System is a modern

Anything is fresh on the first hearing

now applied to enhance physical and mental well-being

" Originating in J apan and influenced by Okinawan fighting systems

He went to the US in 1972 and became the head and instructor of the international department at the Shaolin Martial Arts College before studying Chinese Yiquan and Xingyi Qigong under Master Ouyang Min

organized into an easy-to-follow program suitable for beginners