TAI CHI & SOFT QI-GONG (CHI-KUNG)

THE WHITE CRANE ART AND SOFT QI-GONG EXERCISES

No upper age limit, many of our students are now retired and enjoy life even more.

Traditional Chinese medicine suggests that the disciplined training of Chi Kung allows the mind to focus energies that flow along the energy pathways or meridians. If you can accept that Chi Kung does works, you will give yourself a real chance to develop and strengthen it. At the very least, the meditation and breathing training required for Chi Kung is highly effective for reducing stress and improving health.

The soft qi-gong exercises should be practiced in a warm environment where there is clean fresh air.

Our annual summer camp involves training close by the sea.

The Shuang Yang Pei Ho Rou Ruan Chien.

The Shaolin Soft Art

The White Crane style is renowned in China for improving the general wellbeing of the practitioner.

Fujian White Crane will increase flexibility , improve breathing , strengthen the joints and increase bone density . There is much more to this style than first seen.

Only when practiced will you understand the deeper art.

Traditionally, this style was taught slowly with a great emphasis on stances and footwork. This is still the case today however many in the western world want to learn the moves much quicker. We therefore balance by staying true to the traditional principals of the art whilst tailoring it to suit the culture and people of today.

We teach the sixty six steps of the The White Crane Form.

The Southern White Crane is a traditional soft style, The Shuang Yang Pei Ho Rou Ruan Chien. This translates as ‘Frost and Sun White Crane Soft and Gentle Art'. The Shuang Yang style was originally taught by Master Miao Sian Meng a Shaolin Monk from the Chuan Chew Shaolin Temple.

When training the Shuang Yang, the new practitioner may compare it to a form of Tai Chi, which is also a martial art performed slowly. However, Shuang Yang is a rare and complex form consisting of 66 moves that is still used as a fighting art by the most experienced practitioners of the style.

Traditional training methods of the White Crane would first focus on the footwork as this is the student's foundation. Once the student was able to show they have developed the strength and flexibility to control the lower half of their body, the hand / arm movements would then be introduced. If the student can prove to the instructor that they are dedicated to becoming a practitioner of this intricate style, training then proceeds to the breathing and the movement of energy around the body.

The movement of energy around the body is known by its Chinese medical name of ‘Qi', which is also written and pronounced as ‘Chi'. The regular practice of the form promotes the circulation of Qi in the body.

To enhance this learning process, students of Shuang Yang practice soft Qi Gong exercises, which have been developed over the centuries to enhance the circulation of Qi. Qi Gong is an important part of Shuang Yang training and development. These exercises increase the practitioner's awareness of mind, body and breath.

The Shuang Yang can be practised by old and young alike, regardless of ability. If it is practised regularly, the Shaung Yang has a number of benefits. It promotes a healthy, strong and flexible body. The joints and limbs are strengthened and the practitioner develops improved internal core strength. The long term practise of the Shuang Yang aids balance, posture and movement.

For more information on this art. Why not read:

Shaolin Kung Fu - The Lost Art

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