Chi kung is the science of energy circulation within the body. This book presents several methods of external-internal (Wai Dan) energy generation and circulation practice, and a detailed discussion of the internal-internal (Nei Dan) meditation training. This book will help both the beginning as well as he experienced martial artist increase his power and effectiveness. Anyone who invests the time and effort to practice these exercises can increase his or her health and vitality.

Contents

Acknolwedgements
About the authors
Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
General introduction
Historical survey
General principles
Popular martial styles of chi kung training
Chapter 2 Wai dan
Introduction
Theory of wai dan
Da Mo's Yi gin ching
Other wai dan exercises
Chapter 3 Nei dan
Introduction
Principles of nei dan
Nei dan practice
Chi enhancement and transport
Massage and exercises after meditation
Chapter 4 Chi kung and health
Introduction
Chinese diagnosis
Acupuncture
Massage and rubbing
Miscellaneous chi kung exercises
Chapter 5 Martial arts applications
Introduction
Cavity press
Sealing the vein and sealing the breath
Golden bell cover or iron shirt
Chapter 6 Conclusion
Appendix A Chinese poetry
A poem by Lu Yu about Da Mo
Tai Chih Ching
Appendix B Translation of Chinese terms