Secrets of Ch'i Kung - Softcover

New for 2013..Ch'i kung, centuries ago the ancient masters were practicing this meditative discipline to balance and invigorate the human body. They called this vital force, which pervades all things both animate and inanimate, Ch'i. The Ch'i, is the vital energy of the human body, while "kung" means skill of moving the Ch'i (or energy work). Practitioners use mind control to move and control the Ch'i to not only improve health and longevity, but also to enhance awareness, psychic powers, and spiritual development. On the other end of the spectrum are: Iron Palm-training, Real Dim mak-fact or fiction?, Legendary "kungs"-Iron Body(gold bell cover), Some of the many names of Ch'i are: pneuma-ancient Greek, ki-Japanese, mana-Polynesian, prana-India, and ka-ancient Egyptian. All. tell of a amazing energy,. In fact there are references made to the phenomenon of the human energy field, in 97 different cultures. The Pythagorean’s, as far back as 500 B.C. also believed in a universal energy pervading all of nature. Ch'i from a person can have either a healthy or unhealthy effect on someone else, just by being present. The ch'i of one person may be harmonious, or it may be discordant in another. Also, a complete chapter on building your body to its maximum genetic potential. The training alone will save you years of wasted effort; nutrition is also covered in great detail. Included is a extensive glossary of martial arts, and artists from around the world. All this and much, much, more! The prize is Kong Jing, (motionless exercise). This can be practiced by young and old alike with great results

Sensei~Tony Salvitti, is a certified master in acupressure, and Seiki-jutsu (the healing Japanese art), holds a 7th degree black belt in Black Dragon Hsing~i Chuan, Tai Chi chuan, and Ch'i Kung.A member of the World black Belt Bureau, and The International Budo association. For over 35 years he has been a competive athlete, fighter, and natural bodybuilder. Last contest was in Sacramento, CA. July 22, 2000. A combat U.S. Navy veteran who served the USA with pride and honor from 1981-1993. As well as working on other goverment projects in Langley, VA. An avid artist who loves to paint and sculpt, as well as treasure hunting/metal detecting are a few of his many hobbies he enjoys. Originally from Los Angeles, CA. He currently trains at the Black Dragon Dojo and is also a personal trainer.