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Contrary to popular belief, kickboxing, and most form of martial arts, is a training program that is designed for self defense purposes. Many experts have already shown much acclamation to these and is much more reliable and less likely to cause any problems than wielding a deadly weapon, say a gun or knife. Besides, deadly weapons can be disarmed and used against you, in kickboxing, your weapon is your body, and it's highly unlikely that an attacker can take that away from you. Kickboxing doesn't really rely on providing deadly blows to take down your assailant, but it is about deflecting blows safely and disarming your attacker. Because you don't inflict permanent damage, it is very safe and does...

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Kickboxing is a form of martial arts which includes different styles of fighting. From boxing to karate and Muay Thai, this form of martial arts is not only good to watch, but also provides the participant with an opportunity to strengthen the mental ability and physical power. Kickboxing has been a long played sport. Introduced in the 1950's, the game took a few years to be perfected with rules and regulations and then it grew into a worldwide recognized sport with thousands of participants around the globe. Kickboxing can be learnt at home as well. The information available over the internet is sufficient for anyone who wants to learn kickboxing without having to pay the schools or gyms. You can...

Because it involves punches and kicks, cardio kickboxing can be totally intense. Many can vouch to severe sweating and burning sensation even after five minutes of kickboxing. This just proves that this form of exercise is a great fat-burning cardio program. You don't actually need to be clad in boxing shorts and gloves to make legit to join the clique of kickboxing enthusiasts. It's always good to play secured at all times, much more with doing an intense fat-burning cardio routine such as kickboxing. These 7 cardio kickboxing tips for safety and efficacy impart to you what to do for your benefit: 1.Take it easy when you kick and punch. Don't go overboard when you can't exert energy that's beyond...

Kickboxing has become a very popular workout over the last 20 years and is a fun and effective way to lose weight, get toned and stay in shape. There are many styles of kickboxing including martial arts and cardio or aerobic kickboxing. Regardless of your preference, kickboxing is an effective total body workout that will not only get you fit but will make you more confident both physically and mentally with its self defense roots. Kickboxing is especially beneficial for women looking for a great weight loss solution. If you don't have the time or luxury of attending a kickboxing class or having a personal trainer, you can create or customize a simple and effective kickboxing home fitness workout...

This is the third in a series on martial arts striking combinations used as choreography in cardio kickboxing. As said, a key difference between a trained martial artist and a streetfighter is that the martial artist reflexively hits in sequences of three or four moves. The instinctive reaction isn't just a one-move event - it's a more effective practiced sequence of strikes. One punch or kick is easy to defend against, but three or four thrown in a row can be very difficult to deal with. This reflexive reaction of hitting in sequences is only learned through lots of repetition and drills, performing sequences over and over until it is an automatic reflex. Cardio kickboxing is an ideal way to do...

What's a Kickboxing Workout? Well, it's drilling in your Kickboxing skills and techniques, usually with a punching bag (rather than sparing with a partner). Kickboxing is as its name suggests, a martial art that's based on throwing punches and kicks. It doesn't involve as many complicated forms of offense and defense as a lot of other martial arts, and it can be a much faster training route to become proficient in the basics, from a self-defense point of view. But I'm mainly looking at it from a fitness viewpoint for this article. As a workout, Kickboxing is great for cardio and building up muscles and increasing bone density. While working out with weights can help with these things too, the...

Its not difficult to see why a person would choose to have kickboxing as their exercise program of choice. While cardio kickboxing would not be put in the same category as the actual kickboxing lessons, which focuses more on self defense and martial arts moves and techniques, the same basic elements which make kickboxing an excellent choice for self preservation, are what makes cardio kickboxing very effective for maintaining a healthy and fit body. But, cardio kickboxing do pose some risks of injuries, but no more than what other full contact sports provide as well. This risks though are greatly lessened by just some simple precautions that can ensure your safety. Knowing these precautions will...

The newest and latest exercise craze is kickboxing. Basically is consists of modern martial arts styles combining powerful kicks with the basic techniques of boxing. People like as a total body workout because it consists of controlled kicking, punching and jabbing movements carried out to the accompaniment of lively music. All of this builds strength, stamina, coordination and flexibility. With kickboxing growing in popularity that means there are plenty of training positions open across the country. All the trendiest and newest gyms and fitness centers are offering classes in various different styles of it. Here are some steps for you to follow to become a certified kickboxing instructor...

Kickboxing has grown to be extremely popular for a number of reasons, but a majority of those who are signed up for classes states two major reasons, and that is to protect themselves because of the ever growing crime rate. The next is because they find kickboxing to be a complete workout program that is able to allow them to simultaneously work on different parts of their body, not to mention it is an intense cardio exercise program. There are numerous ways where one can train for kickboxing. The most common, and by far the best choice for those who can afford it, is to enroll in a fitness center or kickboxing gym for lessons. This way you will be able to get a closer look at the instructor and get...

Kickboxing became popular in the United States in the year 1970. It's a type of martial arts that has evolved throughout the years. However, the gear that is needed in kickboxing is still the same. For one, the kickboxing gloves that are used to protect our hands are still worn nowadays. Having the correct pair of gloves is actually one of the most important things when training for this sport. The gloves are important as they are going to serve as the protection for our hands. They can prevent our fingers from getting broken or injured. Our gloves will assist us in throwing our punch without holding any power back. It can help us have our desired power to knock down our opposition without worrying...

The martial art called Kung Fu is ancient, yet extremely powerful. There are several diverse styles, many of which mirror animals and were formulated after close study of exactly how animals fight. Various other styles vary depending on what region of China and in precisely what era they were developed. One particular thing is obvious and that is any type of Kung Fu is deadly when employed by a kung fu practitioner. Wing Chun Wing Chun is actually based on the idea that the opponent will attack, which you then absorb and retaliate.The total philosophy of Wing Chun takes a very long time to totally comprehend, and many years of practice to master it. Theoretically speaking, Wing Chun makes use of a...

"body"> Kung Fu Panda makes some great common sense points about self confidence. Po the Panda, is a martial arts geek. He wants to be a Kung Fu legend, but he is too roly poly and uncoordinated. Then he accidentally becomes anointed as the famous Dragon Warrior. This turn of events helps him learn that warriors believe in, and take responsibility for themselves. When he is first given the coveted dragon scroll, he is dismayed to realize that it has no writing, only a reflective surface. It takes Po a while, but then he gets it. All he has is himself. Armed with this insight, and the confidence gained from training with the master Shifu, Po battles the evil Tai Lung and triumphs. If the story line...

The style of Ving Tsun Kung Fu, also known as Wing Chun, puts emphasis on the concentration of the central line and appropriate utilization of force. The economy of motion in this type of martial arts leads us to appreciate the forms present in this technique. For one to go through the martial arts conditioning for Ving Tsun Kung Fu, the forms associated in this technique should be understood. Learning these can help the practitioner to a better comprehension before really going through the actual training. In this technique, the forms used are the: Empty Hand Form, Weapon Form and the other one is done on a Wing Chun Dummy. Forms are defined as a set of movements executed for defensive and...

Iron vest training is usually considered "closed door" training at most kung fu schools, meaning that is not typically taught to just anyone, but instead is reserved for advanced students who have proven themselves not only in terms of skill development but also in terms of character development. Remember that in the olden days, a kung fu sifu (teacher) also wanted his students to be of good morals and values. Iron vest (also sometimes called "iron shirt"), is a training system designed to protect the practitioner from strikes that managed to get through his defenses. As anyone who studies a martial art knows, even if you are very skilled in blocking and evading, you will still get hit from time to...

"Kung Fu Panda" which is made by DreamWorks Animation is filled with Chinese cultures and Chinese elements. Americans just use foreign culture and foreign elements to become successful in the field of film, their ways of success can be useful to our people to transmit our culture. All the things in this film possess Chinese elements, for example, Kung fu, panda, bamboo, Tai Chi, hills and waters, temple fair, Chinese brush, noodles, acupuncture, chopsticks, traditional Chinese garments, moreover, the five masters: monkey, viper, crane, tigress, mantis, they are the names of Chinese traditional Kung Fu, even some names they are used in this film adopt Chinese pronunciations, such as, Wu Gui master...

Fu is one of the oldest and most popular forms of martial arts. It is said to be over four thousand years old as it originated in China during the Xia Dynasty. Kung Fu was developed for militant tactics and to teach to the soldiers. It focuses on training body and mind as they are both equally important. In fact, that is where the term yin and yang came from as you need balance on both sides, otherwise the knowledge you learn will have been unstable. The mental training that you will practice will allow for you to fully utilize the physical traits you will learn. It is to provide some sort of clarity and peacefulness with your surrounding which will keep you from clouding up your judgment in any...

Shaolin is a 1,500 year-old Chan (Zen) Buddhist temple in China that is famous worldwide for its peaceful-looking monks who perform incredible kung fu stunts. You might have seen images or performances of Shaolin kids bending their limbs into mind-boggling positions and asked yourself "Now, how did they do that?" What you have just seen is a display of Shaolin Juvenile Kung Fu. Juvenile Kung Fu? Is it only for kids? Yes, because boys start practicing this art at ages five or six. There's another reason it's called Juvenile Kung Fu. After practicing this art for years the student stays as young as a child even though his hair may be white as a crane's feathers. Juvenile Kung Fu makes his body soft as...

The Martial Arts, and this includes Shaolin kung fu, are passed on through unique strategies of motion. They are, at their source, a mythology created to represent a unique methodology. They are the science of an ancient culture, passed down to us by dance. Thus, to understand the martial arts, we must ask ourselves what martial science were the ancients trying to pass along. Science is science, however, and I think you will find that the real reasons for the five animals are quite logical. Also, you will find that there is a distinct combat strategy behind the animals. The tiger is an aggressive animal, and he is designed to go forward. Claws and teeth, he drags down the runner and rends him...

Wudang Kung Fu: Fundamental Training with Zhou, Xuan-yun is an introductory program for warm-ups, basic stances, punches, and kicks from this art from Wudang Mountain. Zhou is a Daoist monk and Wudang Kung Fu is an art that the monks of Wudang Mountain developed by blending Daoist concepts with traditional Chinese fighting arts, integrating physical and spiritual practices in this internal-style of Wudang Kung Fu. The DVD is well produced, as I've come to expect from YMAA. The menus are easy to navigate. From the main menu, you can play all in English or Chinese or go to chapters. Zhou instructs in Chinese, and if you watch the English version there is an English translation voice over. Both tracts...

Drunken Kung Fu is one of the most unique and engaging styles of Chinese martial arts. Swaying and staggering movements imitate a drunk person in a similar way that other styles imitate the movements of animals. The characteristic movements of this martial art are used to generate power from the movement of the hips and the core abdominal strength, which is channeled into strikes. The style is also based upon deception, because the opponent will often underestimate you, and in striking when your opponent least expects it. It can also be used to lull the opponent into a false sense of security, thinking that the drunken fighter is in no fit state to defend themselves, or to tempt the opponent into...

The Kung Fu movie genre is one of the biggest movie genres of all time. China, in particular Hong Kong have led the way and have remained the leaders for making the best kung fu movies. So what makes a classic martial arts movie? Let's take a look. The thing about martial arts movies is that they are timeless. Even the old ones just get better with time and gain classic status, while some of the newer movies coming out are instant classics. The older style of movies employed less special effects such as hidden wires and CGI and depended solely on the martial arts skills of the actors. When CGI first became big, many Chinese movie makers were very quick to use it in their all of their movies at every...

My wife and I recently took our girls to the Whale's Tale water park up in the While Mountain region of the "Live Free or Die State." It's about a 40 minute drive north from where we live in the Lakes Region. Julia is five (a big five). - She's about 47 inches (just tall enough to slide on the big slides). Rissa is four ( a normal size four) so there are few slides she can't go on. Jamie and I wanted the girls to push their limits and expand their comfort zones. We all had a blast because Rissa went on every slide she was allowed to by the rules. Julia went on every side in the place except one with a drop into about 8 feet of water. (No big deal, we'll do that one next year). Get Sliding Once the...

Fu origins date back to over four thousand years ago. This is the oldest of all the martial arts and it was first practiced by Chinese soldiers in combat. Legend has it that the hand techniques were developed by the Yellow Emperor who began his reign in 2698 BC. He was a notable leader who had written about intellectual subjects such as Chinese medicine, the martial arts, and astrology. He was the founder of a type of wrestling called Jiao Di. Contestants would wear helmets with horns attached and fought one another with the horns. Apparently, Jiao Di was used on the battlefields with outstanding results. Whether the legend is true or not, this type of wrestling did exist and is considered to be the...

Many martial arts schools around the world promote a philosophy of self-improvement as well as an expected standard of technical skill. When you think about it, it is the philosophy rather than the technical skill that should influence every practitioner's daily life. The martial arts philosophy, or at least the traditional karate philosophy, is called the Dojo-Kun. The Dojo-Kun is simply a five point ethical guide for training in the martial arts and for behavior in your everyday life and is sometimes called the "Student Creed" in English. The traditional karate ethics are often translated as: · To strive for the perfection of character · To follow the paths of truth ·...

Kung Fu has been around for 1000's of years and is a fighting style that originated in China and includes the Kung Fu Wooden Dummy. It has become more popular in recent years with the advent of displays of martial arts in movies and the realization that it is a great form of self defense and exercise. I must say that in researching this topic I have become very interested in it myself for exercise and self defense. I am not sure if I will take it up, however it is good to know that it exists. Especially the Wing Chun form of Kung Fu where it is more about skill then strength. Being a small female I know that if I was attacked I could not rely on my strength. I had always looked at martial arts in...

In "Kung Fu Panda", the directors show the Chinese traditional ethics in this film. We can see that martial ethics, formed in such Chinese cultural environment, which has become a distinct feature of Kung Fu and is the essential part of the study and understanding of Chinese martial arts. At first, Panda Po just a lazy guy who loves Kung Fu very much, to become the master of Kung Fu need him to work hard to learn Kung Fu. In the end, a lay guy turns into the dragon warrior; there shouldn't be lack of one's persistence and perseverance. The one who realizes the meanings martial ethics can be a great master. In this film, the bad guy Tai Lang is brought up by Shi fu who is both father and teacher of...

If you are looking for the top 5 kung fu movies of all time, maybe this will help you. The first movie is IP Man which is based on the life of the Wing Chun Master who is Bruce Lee's teacher. It was during a time when Japan sought to take over Japan. The second movie would be Mad Monkey Kung Fu. It is about a martial arts master who is tricked and gets his hands crippled by a gangster and his sister is forced into prostitution. After that he can no longer perform martial arts so he becomes a street performer with his monkey. After a while he decides to take revenge for his sister. The third movie is Fighter 10 in the Wind. This movie is about a Korean fighter who decides he will never be defeated...

In the recently-released movie "The Last Airbender," the hero Aang has a unique blend of supernatural skills that make him the only one able to end war and destruction. He also happens to be a gifted martial artist. Based on the success of the original cartoon, and coming as it does on the heels of "The Karate Kid," "The Last Airbender" is fueling the imaginations of many and maintaining the public's increased interest in martial arts. The fact that the star, Noah Ringer, is a black belt has raised interest even further. However, the strong presence of martial arts in "The Last Airbender" raises some questions: is there a link between mystical powers and martial arts? And can training allow you to...

Actually there are two things NEVER to put on your home page. The home page of your martial arts school business marketing website is simply there to do two things and two things only... 1- get the visitor to keep on going to get more info on the program they want - Adults - kids, etc. And 2--- Make a "soft" offer. Soft offers gather contact info from the prospect in exchange for valuable information about martial arts. One thing never to put on your home page is a name, email and phone number box (known as a webform) that simply mentions your super-wiz-bang trial program. Why? Because they just got there! 90% of them are not ready for to commit to something even if it is just an intro lesson. That...

Teaching breathing in Taijiquan form is not as straightforward as one might think. A breathing form is not the solution. People take different amounts of time to breathe in and out, so giving them a set pattern will make them hold their breath. A posture that takes longer than their normal breath will probably result in the student finishing their breath by the time they are 2/3 of the way through the posture. They will hold their breath for the rest of it. Breath holding will cause tension in the body, and tension is our enemy. One of the Taiji goals is to relax and let go of tension, not create more in the body. Holding your breath for long periods of time whilst practicing form is also not good...

Martial arts is a way of living in which you take charge of your life on all fronts; be it health, safety of life and individual protection, etc. Life becomes a less difficult course of events after going through the rigor of these arts. You tend to become more agile, alert, calm and assertive person after you learn. The attentiveness and sharpness of mind becomes keener. The thought processes become more refined and a complete transformation of the individual takes place after he learns. In that sense a martial artist would be more superior and powerful than a layman would be. They can be defined as the arts related to war. Since ages, people have been using these kinds of arts to combat their...

Stress and tension are two of the main causes of a lot of physical, mental and emotional problems these days and much value and benefit can be added to life by simply being able to relax physically, mentally and emotionally. Breathing is a primary way we relax ourselves, sighing being one of the most obvious ways we do this. Try it now, breathe in... and sigh... It'll just feel right, because it's one of the body's own reflexive actions to help us relax. It shouldn't then come as a surprise that breathing affects us physiologically in many other ways. Our physiological state can affect our breathing and vice versa. It's therefore no surprise that so many internal arts and qigong forms emphasise...

Internal Positioning to Respond Second But Hit First "The Opponent initiates an attack first and I respond second but hit first." - Tai Chi Classics Position your body according to the Tai Chi principles of Sung "relaxation" and Wu Chi so that if you raise an arm it is unhindered and flows upward easily without any unnecessary physical strength. When this is truly correct you will be able to think it and the action of doing it will immediately begin. When you practice the Tai Chi set do the moves with this in mind. Also, the movements will generate from your body, up from your feet, through the Ming Men and waist area and then will express out into your hands. If I generate movement from my hands...

When we talk about fitness, it actually comprises of many components. In general, the fitness components can be classified into Health Related and Performance Related fitness components. Health related fitness components are the fundamental fitness components to assess if one is physically fit, examples of health related fitness components comprise of body composition, cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility. Performance related fitness components are more specific to the nature of the sports involved and some of the examples are power, speed, quickness agility, balance, motor skills etc. Certain sports require more priority on one particular fitness...

Taichi has a history of several hundred years with many famous experts, and now it has developed into five main branches, such as Chens, Yangs, Wus, Suns and so on. In fact, it originated from Chenjiagou of Wen county, Henan province. Mr Chen Changxing, 14th disciple of Chen's Taichi, made a great contribution to the ancestral Taichi. He summarized concisely and innovatively the five sets of Taichi created by Mr Chen Wangting to form a perfect system called "Laojia", which includes 2 sets of Taichi. Additionally, he also broke the rules that it was forbidden to teach Taichi to someone who had a different family name to impart his kungfu to Mr. Yang Fukui (Yang Luchan). Then Mr. Yang taught Taichi in...

It is very important to remember that parents are also martial arts coaches. When children first start their training in the martial arts, especially in the case of very young children, we often find that they have not yet developed the self discipline to practice at home on a regular basis. Practicing at home greatly enhances performance at the school and it should be encouraged. We suggest that you talk with your child and agree on a daily practice time. It can be as little as ten minutes per day. Pick a category each day and work on it for a solid, focused ten minutes. ( form, one steps, etc.) Developing the habit of setting a goal ( next belt) and working for it on a regular basis will give your...

Tai chi is an exercise program really different from the others because it provides all the benefits when compared to the other exercise programs. The other programs provide stimulation only to the musculoskeletal system. When you are performing Isometric workouts you apply your force against an immovable object hence using only a set of muscles in the body. Calisthenics or weightlifting also emphasize only on the individual muscles although they provide a wide range of motion to the muscles unlike Isometric exercises. All these exercises do not improve your overall physique. Only Tai chi helps building your physique totally. The advantages of Tai chi are innumerable according to the Medical...

hi, The Great Ultimate, was found earliest in the Book of Change, or otherwise known as I-Ching. Legend said that this scripture has written by the first emperor of the Zhou Dynasty - Zhou Wen Wang. Thus I-Ching is also known as Zhou-Yi. I-Ching, or the Book of Change, with its name implies, stated that life is in constant flux of change. The word I (Yi in pinyin) means 'change' in Chinese. It is formed from the characters of the sun and the moon, which represents yang and yin respectively. It has a verse stating, "Changes has the Great Ultimate, which give rise to the Two Elements. The Two Elements give rise to the Four Phenomena, and the Four Phenomena give rise to the Eight Hexagrams..." Let...

We all take breathing for granted; it is obviously something that we must do to sustain life. It is as ordinary to us as to being alive or dead; or is it? Learn to relax How many of us actually take time out to think about how we breathe and what correct breathing can actually do for us. Tai chi breathing maneuvers are especially helpful way to support exact breathing easily. When breathing properly the total diaphragm is completely appointed which will aid us to entirely use our lungs. Educating us to breathe precisely is required if we wish to be in good physical shape. Most western people tend to breathe too shallow; this starves the body of essential oxygen needed for vital cell rejuvenation...

True natural martial arts movement may be different than most people think or even know about. For hundreds of years martial arts were used not only as a means of self-defense but also to rejuvenate the body with forms and movements. Martial arts for health is about the various health benefits you may encounter from doing one of the many fighting arts or taking up activities normally associated with the arts. Training in the martial arts and fighting sports does give you potential benefits - physical as well as mental. Some aspects of martial arts for health are easier to verify than others. Anything that happens on a physical level is easier to test and document. On the other hand, psychological...

1. Good technique. A good understanding and working knowledge of technique is essential to good martial arts performance. It is the bedrock on which all other attributes are built because without good technique we are only left with raw, unfocused movement and brute force. It is important that when you first learn technique that you do so thoroughly and comprehensively, taking in every minor nuance of the movements so the technique can work for you rather than against you. Having a good working knowledge of your techniques will save you from a lot of problems and frustration further down the line because by observing strict form at all times you are giving yourself the best possible chance of...

With online martial arts lessons becoming so freely available online many amatuer MMA fighters are able to advance their techniques and conditioning levels to that of a professional fighter should they follow these advanced course in detail. Mixed martial arts is now the world's fastest growing sport. Countries all over the world are slowly embracing MMA as a sport and not just a barbaric spectacle of blood and gore. Online martial arts lessons and tutorial programs have become so advanced that aspiring fighters can now learn a lot about MMA before they ever enter an MMA training facility. The UFC, also know as the Ultimate Fighting Championship is the worlds largest MMA organisation and is run by...

Buying a martial arts DVD is probably a good idea, you can get a lot of practice in at home, especially if you are a complete beginner. You could get yourself up to a certain standard before you even set foot in a regular martial arts class. It would be well to consider which DVD to buy, make sure that the one you choose will cover the art you have chosen as your particular discipline. Of course there are mixed martial arts DVD's which, as the words say, will show different martial arts being used in conjunction with one another. You might practice certain exercises with the aid of your DVD but when you take a class you find that your instructor does the move slightly differently. In this case you...

Tai Chi is an all-purpose therapy, practiced by millions of people for many reasons. If you want to look better, think more positively, feel better, or simply live longer, then Tai Chi can benefit you. Tai Chi is great as an all-purpose medicine. It helps with strengthening, flexibility, and will greatly boost your immune system. It can also help calm your mind, allowing you to wash the negative thoughts and tensions away. By allowing us to focus on our bodies, we become more in tune with what our bodies are telling us. The release of negative energies will also help re-energize your body and give you more energy throughout the day. Try just a few sessions and see how relaxed you can become...

When talking to your health care provider on what to do about back pain there answers are usually the same. That is because Western cultures rely far too much on anti-inflammatory medications and pain relievers. Perhaps it is time to take a look at other options to strengthen a person's back while diminishing back pain. Exercise is one of the options that are worth trying. But which one do you choose? Aerobics is too high impact for people with back problems and isometrics are known to cause joint problems. Then there are calisthenics; these are good for your muscles but only help a certain number of muscles so this is not worth doing either. What options does that leave open to you? It gives you...

You may have seen a martial arts demonstration where a small man with little or no effort sends a larger and more intimidating attacker flying through the air or perhaps shooting straight up. More than likely, the technique being used here is Fa Jing. Fa Jing is an ancient Chinese technique. You might see it spelled Fajin, but you should be aware that Fajin and Fa Jing are the same thing. Fa Jing means "Explosive energy." The Fa Jing skills that you may have seen practiced in these kinds of demonstration are not easily acquired. They can take quite a bit of training in order to be performed properly. However, they are not out of range of ordinary mortals. In fact, most internal martial arts train...

After all, what is Qigong? Qigong is an ancient Chinese health practice which started thousands of years ago. After years of being hidden, Qigong became available to the general public in China beginning in late 1970s and spread widely during the 1980s and 90s. Since then, Qigong has become gradually known in the west. The word Qigong is a direct translation of two Chinese characters: Qi (?) and Gong (?). 'Qi' (pronounced 'chee') means energy, especially our vital life energy which we need for all life activities. 'Gong' means skills or techniques which are developed through a lengthy practice. So the word 'Qigong' means energy working skills gained through a long-standing self practice. This...

"Understanding Qigong Volume 1: What is Qigong? The Human Qi Circulatory System" with Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is an information packed program for the serious student of Qigong. This DVD will definitely help you to better understand this Chinese practice. The DVD contains two courses, the first is titled "What is Qigong?" and the second, "The Human Qi Circulatory System. Both programs are lectures by Dr. Yang, and even thought Dr. Yang's English is very good, he does have an accent, so subtitles are provided like they are in most YMAA DVDs. In the first program, Dr. Yang looks at Qi and Qigong from a scientific viewpoint, as he shares differences between the approaches to health and sickness in the...