8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong:

8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong:

The 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong set (Ba Duan Jin) is one of the oldest known forms of Qigong practiced in China today.  It is believed to have been developed by General Yue Fei as a means of keeping his soldiers healthy and battle ready.  General Yur Fei is believed to have studied Chinese medicine and the "Five Animal Exercises Qigong" set and therefore based the "8 Pieces of Brocade" on this knowledge.  Because of it's many health benefits it has become one of the most famous Qigong sets around the world and is practiced by millions of people.  

Please be sure to bring a thermos with hot water and really warm clothes for afterwards (maybe even a blanket). After practicing this Qigong set it's important to rest and drink plenty of warm water. There will be an hour or so after the workshop where the participants are welcome to rest for a while before leaving. Qigong has different effects on different people. Some people feel very invigorated afterwards and others want to take a nap. This set especially can make you really tired when you are first learning it because the different exercises tend to knock loose toxins that are stored in the kidneys and other body tissues. I would rather have you all rest at the dojo for a bit than to try to drive home when you're really tired. I hope you're all ready for a really relaxing and refreshing experience! 

Details:

· Location: KSW Karate 20200 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove, CA

· This workshop will last from 9:00am to 1:00pm

· Attendance is $50 per person

· Each person will receive a booklet with details about the exercises and photos of the movements to help everyone remember the exercises they learned.

Contact:  Shifu Andrew Plitt

(209) 753-7865 (voicemail) 

andrewplitt@gmail.com

June 22, 2013 (Sat.)

 

Tiger Qigong Set from the "Five Animal Exercises Qigong" Workshop:

The "Five Animal Exercises Qigong Set" is one of the oldest known Qigong forms in China. Each of the five animals has an internal organ pair associated with it and a season in which it is best to practice. This set is used all around the world for health improvement and maintenance.

The Tiger set in meant to be practiced during the spring months and was designed to balance the liver and the spleen. Two organs that are very important in maintaining good health. The movements of the Tiger set are also excellent for stretching and strengthening the back, hips and legs.

To ensure that all those who attend get the most out of this workshop, each participant will receive a booklet with detailed instructions and pictures of each movement to help remind them of each movement and the correct way to do it after the workshop is over.
Details:
Location: KSW Karate Dojo, 20200 Hwy. 88, Pine Grove, CA 95665
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (with a break for lunch)
Attendance: $50
To Sign-up contact: Shifu Andrew Plitt
(209) 753-7865 (voicemail)
andrewplitt@gmail.com

CPR Time change

CPR Class changed to May 4th

A Video From Last Saturday's Qigong Workshop

Last Saturday (Jan. 5, 2013) the KSW Karate Dojo hosted a Qigong Workshop.  The workshop was led by the Tai Chi instructor at the Dojo, Shifu Andrew Plitt, and focused on Qigong Exercises that are part of one of the oldest known forms of Qigong in China, the Wu Qin Xi.  This part of the Wu Qin Xi Qigong set was created to help strengthen the kidneys and other internal organs.


Stef Tofanelli (Owner/ Operator of "Photoplay Sound" photoplaysound.com) made a short video montage of the workshop as can be seen below. 

If you are interested in taking a workshop or any classes at the KSW Karate Dojo, please contact us.