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TAI CHI KUNG FU CENTRE
QIGONG FOR HEALTH
Chinese Health Qigong Exercises
Student Qigong Grading requirements set out here is based on attending 1 to 2 classes per week.
QIGONG FOUNDATION
Foundation Level.
Up to four months training covering the fundamentals and foundation exercises one to five
QIGONG FOUNDATION
Level One.
Complete form up to one year of training
BA DUAN JIN
Level Two.
Up to one year of training after achieving level one
YI JIN JING
Level Three.
Up to one year of training after achieving level two.
WU QIN XI
Level Four.
Up to one year of training after acheiving level three
LIU ZI JUE
Level Five.
Up to one year of training after chieving level four
MA WANG DUI
Level Six.
Up to one year training after achieving level five
SHI ER DUAN JIN
Level Seven.
Up to one year of training after achieving level six.
FULL SYLLABUS
Level Eight.
Over 10 years training.
Those that have completed the full syllabus and all routines set out, can apply for Level Eight. Your contribution and promotion of Qigong will be taken into account on assessment also.
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All Qigong Health routines have 3 student levels to achieve. (B I A)
Beginners Level 1, Complete form with correct posture and execution.
Intermediate Level 2, Complete with full theory and with better level of skill.
Advance Level 3, Complete practical and theory with improved presentation and performance skills at competition level, your added contribution and promotion of Qigong will be added to your student record.
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Applicants must achieve student Level 2 Intermediate or above before applying for Qigong Instructor courses.
CLASSIC CHINESE HEALTHÂ QIGONG EXERCISES
Ba Duan Jin – Eight Pieces of Brocade.
Ba Duan Jin can increase the internal energy circulation through spiritual cultivation and physical movements to improve health and fitness. Deep natural breathing without any constraint is required during the practice.
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Yi Jin Jing – Muscle & Tendon Change.
Yi Jin Jing is a form of muscle and tendon strengthening exercise. The movements focus on stretching, bending, flexing and twisting in multi-directional motions of the joints. This exercise increases the flexibility and pliability of muscles, tendons and ligaments as well as improves the mobility of joints.
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Wu Qin Xi – Five Animals Qigong.
Five Animals Qigong combines physical with mental exercise, imitating the movements of tigers (courage and robustness), deer (serenity and poise), bears (steadiness and solidity), monkeys (nimbleness and dexterity) and birds (swiftness and grace). This exercise aims to strengthen muscles and bones, promoting the circulation of Qi and blood.
Liu Zi Jue- Six Healing Sounds.
Six Healing Sounds focuses on the breath-control, to regulate and control the rise and fall of the Qi inside the body. Six different mouth forms and pronunciations are made during inhalation and exhalation. This exercise helps to balance the energy and functions of the internal organs.