The Importance of Dantian in Qigong: In the realm of health-oriented Qigong, the term “Dantian” frequently surfaces, raising the question: Why is Dantian so vital in Qigong practices? If you have ever come across literature advocating for a focus on Dantian, you are not alone. This article aims to illuminate why awakening the Dantian is…
Basic Documents for Chinese Visa Passport Requirements: For Dual Nationals: Visa Application Form & Photo: Additional Requirements: For Former Chinese Citizens: Minors (Under 18): Supporting Documents For Kung Fu School Applicants: Important Notes Visa Approval: Processing: Pro Tips:✔ Start application 1-2 months before travel✔ Double-check photo requirements✔ Contact your Kung Fu school for invitation letter…
This basic movements “Eighteen movements of Shaolin Kung Fu” (shaolin shibashi, 少林十八式) represent a complex of traditional exercises and martial arts techniques that have been developed and perfected by Shaolin monks over centuries. These chain of movements are an integral part of Shaolin heritage and play a key role in training and teaching martial arts….
Five Internal Organs Internal View Gong is a form of qigong that primarily enhances function, unblocks meridians, corrects yin-yang imbalances, adjusts qi and blood balance, replenishes deficiencies, releases excess, and stimulates the body’s potential through introspective visualization. This practice is based on the principle of the Five Elements’ mutual generation: Water (Kidneys) generates Wood (Liver),…
This article is not a complete visa guide but a comparison of the three most suitable visa types for foreign students attending Yan Chen’s school. Since Chinese consulates may request additional documents, interviews, or vary processing times, we focus on simplifying your choice between: Note: Final visa approval, duration, and conditions depend on the consulate’s…
To get visas for China, you may need official invitation forms with specific numbers and letters. However, a kung fu school visa does not require these forms. Rest assured, we’ll guide you through the process to avoid any confusion during your consulate interview. More details regarding the invitation will be provided to you by us….
We have been waiting for the opening of Chinese borders for a long time, and finally it has become possible. Now many of us who have dreamed of visiting China and getting to know its culture, traditions, and history are looking for ways to obtain a visa. Don’t rush to part with a large sum…
Born in 470, Damo (达摩) was the third son of an Indian brahmin. His monastic name was Bodhitara, later he was named Bodhidharma. From the Buddhist patriarch Prajnyatara, received patro and robe and came to China to transmit the dharma. In the fall of 527 he landed in Guangzhou. He lived in Wang Guo-si (Guan…
Twilight descended. An old monk Batuo (跋陀) in a purple Buddhist cassock, with a rosary in his hand, accompanied by two disciples, arrived at the western foot of Mount Songshan, 嵩山. He stopped on the north side of Shao-shi mountain near the creek and looked around. Suddenly, a vision of the capital city flashed before…
The Shaolin Quan fighting technique is not fundamentally different from any other martial art in terms of maiming, if that is the main goal of martial arts study. On the other hand, what distinguishes the Chinese martial arts, and the Shaolin style in particular, is an internal component. We have already said that the control…
Do you know if Shaolin Monks can marry? Can they fly? Shaolin monks are experts at martial arts, but what do they know about most searched questions? Learn the truth about Shaolin monks in this funny viral video shared on Facebook, Reddit, and Twitter! These Shaolin monks are so good at everything they do, that…
Eight Pieces of Brocade (baduanjing, 八段锦) is one of the most common qigong exercises in the world, which came to us from ancient China. Variously translated as Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight-Section Brocade, Eight Silken Movements or Eight Silk Weaving Baduanjin Qigong is based on several Chinese teachings. These include Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, Traditional Chinese…
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