The secrets of internal power are revealed in this expert guide to Internal and External martial Qigong. This comprehensive martial arts training guide explores White Crane Kung Fu (Gongfu), one of the most famous martial styles developed in China. Martial Arts Qigong is integral to White Crane kung Fu and is a proven way to build explosive fighting power, known as Jin.

In addition to fighting power, martial Qigong builds robust health and longevity. By focusing on the spine and torso, Shaolin White Crane develops and maintains a strong, supple upper body. Flexibility and strength of the spine are notable results of this training.

It is commonly recognized that Shaolin White Crane is the root of Okinawan Karate, and has heavily influenced Japanese martial arts. From this book, a Karate practitioner will be able to trace this root back, and gain profound comprehension of empty-hand styles.

* Long time hidden secrets of White Crane revealed.
* A comprehensive analysis of Internal and External martial Qigong.
* Complete sets of White Crane Hard and Soft Qigong training.
* A thorough examination of martial power (Jin).
* Presents more than 60 White Crane Jin patterns.
* Learn mental and physical training for explosive fighting power.
* Over four hundred action photographs and illustrations....

Feel Great with Chinese Qigong!

Improve your health, increase your energy, and speed your recovery from illness with the Eight Pieces of Brocade (Ba Duan Jin), one of the most popular sets of ancient Chinese healing exercises. These gentle stretching and strengthening movements activate the Qi (vital energy) in your body, helping to stimulate your immune system, strengthen your internal organs, and get you moving!

This effective daily fitness plan takes as little as twenty minutes to practice, requires little space, and can be done indoors or out. With both a sitting and standing set, anyone can do these exercises. If you've never tried a fitness program before, or want an alternative to aerobics and jogging, Eight Simple Qigong Exercises for Health is for you.

* Qigong builds a foundation of good health.
* Qigong can take as little as twenty minutes a day.
* The exercises are easy to learn.
* Includes over sixty-five instructional photographs and illustrations....