Yes. I've seen tons of people do the 8 brocades and they all do it differently! Each posture trains different parts of the body! I would do the whole set for at least 4 breaths each to get mental, physical, and organ benefit!
I enjoy watching all the different variations on the Eight Brocades. I learn something from each teacher. This one was new for me. The more people who learn any form offered in love and who practice on a daily basis to make it their own, the better for the planet. Thank you.
Thanks a lot for this, Jake! I found the link in the comments section of one of your newest vids... I have severe back problems; a couple of my Lumbar discs are degenerated practically into nonexistence, and I have narrowing of the spinal canal(stenosis) along with osteo-arthritis in several places; that robs me of sleep and has pretty much destroyed my quality of life. I found that VERY carefully doing these postures provides me with SEVERAL HOURS of deep, restful sleep (I normally wake every 45 minutes to an hour ALL NIGHT LONG). Dreaming, i.e.: (R.E.M. sleep) was ancient history for me, until I did these for the first time. I've resolved to never let a day go by without doing this in the evening. I liked and suscribed after seeing only a couple of vids. You seem to really embody what the Martial Arts are all about... Thanks again!
Beginners usually (for the most part) should only be concerned with having fun, daily consistent practice, and breathing deeply in sync with the body! :)
I love it! Been doing the 8 brocades of qigong for 3 days now, and I already feel the improvement of ki! This is MUCH better than ashtanga yoga! Or any yoga practices I have tried out for 2 years! Breathing feels so much more natural in qigong than in yoga somehow (for me though). I think it is because I can relate the breathing and movements in qigong (and tai chi) with classical ballet, which I used to train for 10 years!
Very nice, love the scenery. I've been following Dr Yang Jwing-Ming's style of 8 Brocades though I like your style as well. I will incorporate it into my exercises. 8 Brocades is 1,000 yrs old so I'm sure there are many variations, just like there are many paths to God. Kudos!
For the critics, this man knows what he is doing. Why did I say this, let's investigate shall we? One his chin is slightly tuck, as well as his pelvis torso is straight, his knees are over the toes. He is stable not wobbling. Anyone who study Lohan Kung, or Nei Kung, knows what I'm talking about. Let only Da Mo judge. Thank you sir nice video.
These exercises are awesome. I follow this every morning in addition to my other postures and poses. Fantastic start to the day. Get your energy balanced!
very grateful! such wonderful descriptions on this variation. very gentle, I'm a beginner getting back into practice of being healthy and well, very grateful! thank you. x
Thank you Jake for this video! I have been recommending it for my patients and clients for the last couple years. Your video is easy for them to follow. Blessings of love and light!
From many different people and sources. I've learned some Tai Chi and Kung Fu in China (I go on a trip to Asia about every other year)! I've learned a lot of wrestling and ground fighting from age 10 - 21 from many former olympians, world champions, and college hall of famers. I learned Kung Fu and Tai Chi in my twenties from some Masters in the U.S. from Colorado, Tennessee, California, Nevada, Idaho, and Kentucky.
For sure, Jake! Thanks a lot for this great video. Tomorrow I will have to replace a friend at a qi gong class and he asked me to do the eight brocades; I didn't know this exercise that well, your video helped me to fix the single steps. I highly appreciate your work on qi gong and all the other ancient arts; also the way you share it with other martial artists with an always positive attitude - please keep up the good work!
My acupuncturist recommended the 8 Brocades and I found this video and loved it. Thank you. Do you also have one on the Daily dozen, I have been looking for a good one I can follow along with of that as well. Keep all the great work.
I've been looking for a simple instructional video of the Eight Silken Movements for my patients and readers of my Healing Chronic Pain book. Your instructions are very clear - you're a great teacher! Thank you very much for posting this.
Not formerly and not a complete system of Wing Chun. But, we do practice some. We also practice Crane, Southern Fist, and many of the other traditional systems Wing Chun was founded on!
You're awesome Jake, I like everything you've presented here. I've done qigong for thirty years and have seen and practiced many, many styles. I like your variations and will enjoy learning them. Bright Blessing. DCR
Fantastic Video!!! I do it every evening. How do I get to hear your voice. All I get is music. i would like to visit you sometime in Phoenix. Any time better than another?
Thank you so much for sharing this Qigong training video - what a caring and giving thing to do! I'm currently housebound after radiation therapy and this is helping me immensely ... keeping my body strong, while still respecting its need to rest and heal.
Since you said this is the first time you have seen this kind of 8 brocades, why don't you make a video of yourself demonstrating your version of the 8 brocades?
Man this was killer! Your energy transformed my view of QI Gong. Highly athletic, strong, powerful and happy. Idk if this makes sense but you remind me of an evolved Pokémon. You're training me to go from Torchic to Blaziken haha. Thanks for the quick steps and telling us to re-watch and go through each exercise for five to ten breaths. I was expecting to see a ton of people blown away by this video but instead found an entire comment section full of haters and critics haha. Thanks for uploading this man! I'm excited to memorize and master the movements as you have.
Excellent work. Your sincerity and depth of practice shows. I have practiced a variation of these moves as taught to me for thirty years and find them one of the most beneficial practices for beginners and advanced students. As you know there are many variations.Might I suggest that you try keeping the elbows slightly bent while you do the stretch in excercise three, I believe stretching like this works more on the meridians than the muscles. Also in excercise two, the breathing you describe is uneven (one side in other side out); I was shown to do both sides on the in breath.
I mention those practices in many other of my videos. Beginners usually (for the most part) should only be concerned with having fun, daily consistent practice, and breathing deeply in sync with the body! :)
Although you have exquisite personal strength and physical form, and understand the superficial movements of the 8 brocades, to my eyes, the fine details of the 8 brocades you present are missing. You present a very westernized style of a traditional eastern art form, and I'm sure it feels good for you. However, the details are delicious and really expand ones consciousness in practice in addition to health enhancement and experience. For example, with the first move, One first starts in stillness, gathering Chi, centering, focus inward. Feet slightly apart fingertips pointed at hara level, knees slightly bent. The fingers then gently entwine. One inhales while raising hands up, turning palms upward, eyes following the hand movement looking up, legs straighten with the movement. At the top of the movement, eyes face forward and there is another gentle press upward with the continued inward breath (for advanced students w/ breath control) to expand lungs and meridian a tad more. Hands are gently released during exhale, float down, chi balls under arm pits, eyes forward, and knees relax again. Cycle through the ready set position w/ continuous flow. The breath is best done on one whole breath up and one whole breath down, but beginers can exhale when the palms turn up... breath control is a longer discussion. Kindest regards, Winter
With all due respect it seems you have missed the fundamental purpose of UA-cam. People are drawn to the videos that speak to them as individuals, I am here because I specifically like this more physically oriented qigong, also I like that it is a short video, if he had to explain all the breathing techniques it would no longer be the short video I desire. Similarly, If I wanted a more spiritually oriented longer format qigong video I would choose one of the countless that exist here on youtube. If there was only one qigong video on the internet then and everyone had to learn from it then I would agree with you but this could not be further from the truth, find the qigong that speaks to you and be the best YOU that YOU could be. Kindest regards, Hypno Toad
I know exactly what you mean. many of his physical forms are not even correct but it's good enough for the general public 😅 they just want exercises. whether they are actually practicing qigong is probably not important. to me this is just another "workout at home with no equipment". it's not really qigong, it's far from "ba duan jin".
Thank you, I have scoliosis upper back and lower neck. Been doing Tai Chi for several weeks and feeling looser and you're sharing this video and others are great help in bringing my body badk into condition even more. :)
Hi Carla No details missing he did a wonderful job for beginners. Beginners don’t understand the language or the culture his simplified version is awesome
And now I study and teach all of my experiences at my school and here on UA-cam! Like me or not, Martial Arts is about having fun, living life to it's fullest, being healthy, being relaxed, benefiting people's lives around you, and being able to defend yourself! I try my best to be a living example of that! I currently continue to travel to China and try to improve my skills, learn more, and be as healthy as possible! :)
I love the benefits of the 8 brocades. Could you also make a video of this where you flow from one posture to the next? I have seen it done in Chinese videos, but I would like to see the way you would connect the postures.
I have used this routine through daily life. Even in low energy. The flow of energy returns to the proper place where it should flow by the last step if completed focally and properly. Otherwise it's just an enjoyable dance. Takes many lifetimes to master la = life Breath~qi Yin # jin
great job Jake! I have just found out about Qigong and were looking for an easy lessons sequence to start with that is presented in an easy way to beginners. 5 Stars out of 5 for your presentation! From Berlin, Matthias
Qigong videos filmed in the great outdoors are just so lovely & truly appreciate you making this available on UA-cam . Fascinating to see what countries these post are coming from - this one is from Australia !!
You are quite rigid in your movements, and it seems you don't understand the true purposes of each of the Eight Brocades, or you do, and you do not explain it. These movements also have a mindset and intention that should be applied. Gracefulness and qi cultivation are major aspects that should be kept in mind with any active qigong. I also noticed you locking your knees at times. No joints should ever be locked in any qigong exercise because this blocks the flow of qi. I'm not a Qigong master. I hold a black belt in Shaolin Kenpo, and I study several different styles of Martial Arts. For the last two years I have been studying Qigong. I admit, I know very little. Each of the Eight Brocades have a different purpose, for example, Brocade #1 can be translated to be called, "Two Hands Reach Skyward to Balance the Triple Burner." The purpose: To balance and regulate the metabolism of the three energy centers, or dan tians, within the body. Brocade #3 is, "Raise Each arm to Regulate the Spleen." Self explanatory. Traditionally, #3 doesn't involve rising on the toes. Emphasis on being rooted, like a tree. As for #7, I'm not sure this is a traditional Brocade, nor is it anywhere near conducive to the purpose of these exercises. There should be no "shaking tension" in any of these movements. Traditionally, #7 is called, "Punching with Angry Gaze to Increase Qi and Strength." Punches are slow, smooth, from the waist, and directed forward. The eyes, and emotion of anger stimulate the liver, the muscles, and flow of qi, according to Chinese medicine. Master Ken Cohen suggests the "angry gaze" be thought of as an "intense" or "focused gaze" because there is a possibility an "angry gaze" may make one tense, which would be improper tension. Qigong is meant to cultivate dynamic, proper tension, not to waste energy with improper tension. Active relaxation is the goal. Each of these Brocades are meant to move energy, strengthen organs and qi, and relax the entire body. The breath should only be through the nose, breathing from the lower dan tian, usually three finger widths below the navel, and two fingers deep. Before practicing these techniques, one must understand how to observe breath, unnecessary tension, and mindset. It's also important to practice other meditative, and active qigong techniques before moving on to the Eight Brocades, such as, Fang Song Gong relaxation, Bone Marrow Cleansing, and Standing Meditation. I understand there are many, many variations, and we all have our opinions on what is most beneficial. These are simply my opinions based on my studies. We are here to share, and learn from one another, so thank you for your interpretation.
I agree...I've seen these same moves done by atleast 15 different people and all of the forms were different but had the same name BUT this one tops the cake. This was hilarious! This is as AMERICAN as it gets. Especially the little machine gun move he did. I couldn't stop laughing after that one. But I like the guy though. Nothing at all against the guy. His Tai Chi is better.
Yes, you are right. But the spirit of Qigong is the calmness of the mind. No muscles efforts... If you do that, just go to the gymn. But doing it well need relaxing both mind and muscles. The tao approach is to let the energy circulate in your body. To relax is to let it enter. And, I started a few months ago this way. I can tell that you become strong and the mind is calm and they call it "active meditation". And it works...
It is easy to criticize.Forget it! The teacher is shearing with you his knowledge..if you do not like,just go your way.I like the exercises and hope to follow and learn them.
Like this variation on the 8 brocades. China is a very big place lots of different 8 brocades going on. Would be like a Chinese person coming to the USA and asking for REAL BBQ. Is it Texas, Kansas City, North Carolina, etc. Almost "fighten words" in some parts of this country. My guess is that it's the same for 8 brocades in China.
Great example of turning internal based practice about energy movement into a westernised exercise regime, but then again Jake that's what you do well. No real mention of qigong breathing techniques or related relaxation, and the use of the dantien in each of the eight.
This looks like a beautiful video. I can't hear any of your voice, only the musical loop. Maybe there is a diff link? Any suggestions, am I the only one?
I have come to the realization that i have been watching this video for about 8 years now and I just want to say thank you.
Yes. I've seen tons of people do the 8 brocades and they all do it differently! Each posture trains different parts of the body! I would do the whole set for at least 4 breaths each to get mental, physical, and organ benefit!
I enjoy watching all the different variations on the Eight Brocades. I learn something from each teacher. This one was new for me. The more people who learn any form offered in love and who practice on a daily basis to make it their own, the better for the planet. Thank you.
Both are good to do!
Thanks a lot for this, Jake! I found the link in the comments section of one of your newest vids... I have severe back problems; a couple of my Lumbar discs are degenerated practically into nonexistence, and I have narrowing of the spinal canal(stenosis) along with osteo-arthritis in several places; that robs me of sleep and has pretty much destroyed my quality of life. I found that VERY carefully doing these postures provides me with SEVERAL HOURS of deep, restful sleep (I normally wake every 45 minutes to an hour ALL NIGHT LONG). Dreaming, i.e.: (R.E.M. sleep) was ancient history for me, until I did these for the first time. I've resolved to never let a day go by without doing this in the evening. I liked and suscribed after seeing only a couple of vids. You seem to really embody what the Martial Arts are all about... Thanks again!
100,000 views and thousands more people practicing Chinese Qigong! YES!!!
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Beginners usually (for the most part) should only be concerned with having fun, daily consistent practice, and breathing deeply in sync with the body! :)
Thank you! Great to have you watching from Germany!
I love it! Been doing the 8 brocades of qigong for 3 days now, and I already feel the improvement of ki! This is MUCH better than ashtanga yoga! Or any yoga practices I have tried out for 2 years! Breathing feels so much more natural in qigong than in yoga somehow (for me though). I think it is because I can relate the breathing and movements in qigong (and tai chi) with classical ballet, which I used to train for 10 years!
Yes, this posture is for back and chest and lat training! Tense up during the posture and then relax after it's done! Good luck!
Very nice, love the scenery. I've been following Dr Yang Jwing-Ming's style of 8 Brocades though I like your style as well. I will incorporate it into my exercises. 8 Brocades is 1,000 yrs old so I'm sure there are many variations, just like there are many paths to God. Kudos!
Of course! Hope you get a chance to practice!
Thank you again
Edit: 7 years later still 180-185, still flexible, still watching
Thank you, truly, Jake
What a great way to start my day. I skip coffee and do this for 10 min and it makes me feel so in control of myself. Thank you so much Jake
For the critics, this man knows what he is doing. Why did I say this, let's investigate shall we? One his chin is slightly tuck, as well as his pelvis torso is straight, his knees are over the toes. He is stable not wobbling. Anyone who study Lohan Kung, or Nei Kung, knows what I'm talking about. Let only Da Mo judge. Thank you sir nice video.
we do practice some. We also practice Crane, Southern Fist, and many of the other traditional systems Wing Chun was founded on!
Maybe yes. I am about to go on a long 3 day hike in the forest! I will try to film it during the hike!
These exercises are awesome. I follow this every morning in addition to my other postures and poses. Fantastic start to the day. Get your energy balanced!
Practice 8 Brocades of Qigong everyday morning and night!
Do you know who made the music for this video? Please tell :)
Great work! Very educational and efficient! Keep up the good work.
I love how things show up in your life just at the time you need them. Thank you.
Awesome! Law of Attraction!
Sweet! I will! Thanks so much!
very grateful! such wonderful descriptions on this variation. very gentle, I'm a beginner getting back into practice of being healthy and well, very grateful! thank you. x
Thanks!
I'm glad! Thanks!
I love this training!
Thank you Jake for this video! I have been recommending it for my patients and clients for the last couple years. Your video is easy for them to follow. Blessings of love and light!
Try this: 8 Pieces of Brocade, 4 breaths each posture, right out of bed! Roll out of bed and "hit it"!
Thanks Jake! Excellent brocades. Greetings from Cancun Mexico
From many different people and sources. I've learned some Tai Chi and Kung Fu in China (I go on a trip to Asia about every other year)! I've learned a lot of wrestling and ground fighting from age 10 - 21 from many former olympians, world champions, and college hall of famers. I learned Kung Fu and Tai Chi in my twenties from some Masters in the U.S. from Colorado, Tennessee, California, Nevada, Idaho, and Kentucky.
I really enjoyed this! Thank you Jake!
really good
For sure, Jake!
Thanks a lot for this great video. Tomorrow I will have to replace a friend at a qi gong class and he asked me to do the eight brocades; I didn't know this exercise that well, your video helped me to fix the single steps.
I highly appreciate your work on qi gong and all the other ancient arts; also the way you share it with other martial artists with an always positive attitude - please keep up the good work!
My acupuncturist recommended the 8 Brocades and I found this video and loved it. Thank you. Do you also have one on the Daily dozen, I have been looking for a good one I can follow along with of that as well. Keep all the great work.
I've been looking for a simple instructional video of the Eight Silken Movements for my patients and readers of my Healing Chronic Pain book. Your instructions are very clear - you're a great teacher! Thank you very much for posting this.
I agree. I love the trees in this video!
Thank you! Great to have you watching from uk
Not formerly and not a complete system of Wing Chun. But, we do practice some. We also practice Crane, Southern Fist, and many of the other traditional systems Wing Chun was founded on!
This is awesome, definitely going to use this in the morning! Thanks Jake!
You're awesome Jake, I like everything you've presented here. I've done qigong for thirty years and have seen and practiced many, many styles. I like your variations and will enjoy learning them. Bright Blessing. DCR
Hey thanks my friend! We've got some more cool vids coming up!
Fantastic Video!!! I do it every evening. How do I get to hear your voice. All I get is music. i would like to visit you sometime in Phoenix. Any time better than another?
We've got some more cool vids coming up!
Thank you for this beautiful Qigong, I feel awsome, healthy and happy, Blessings.
Thank you so much for sharing this Qigong training video - what a caring and giving thing to do! I'm currently housebound after radiation therapy and this is helping me immensely ... keeping my body strong, while still respecting its need to rest and heal.
So beautiful, helped me a lot to release my stress, thanx!
Great exercises. I keep looking at the magnificently shaped tree in the background! I'wish I could get a picture of it!
The 8 Brocades of Qigong is one of those practices which should be done daily in order to get the most benefit!
Since you said this is the first time you have seen this kind of 8 brocades, why don't you make a video of yourself demonstrating your version of the 8 brocades?
fantastic, the best I have seen and would definitely practice these breaths
Man this was killer! Your energy transformed my view of QI Gong. Highly athletic, strong, powerful and happy.
Idk if this makes sense but you remind me of an evolved Pokémon. You're training me to go from Torchic to Blaziken haha.
Thanks for the quick steps and telling us to re-watch and go through each exercise for five to ten breaths.
I was expecting to see a ton of people blown away by this video but instead found an entire comment section full of haters and critics haha.
Thanks for uploading this man! I'm excited to memorize and master the movements as you have.
Nice introduction to the basics. Thank you!
If you're ever in Tempe come on by!
He handsome..good body and clear explanation..
one of the best videos ever! I hope this would help me in my stress problems.
Excellent work. Your sincerity and depth of practice shows. I have practiced a variation of these moves as taught to me for thirty years and find them one of the most beneficial practices for beginners and advanced students. As you know there are many variations.Might I suggest that you try keeping the elbows slightly bent while you do the stretch in excercise three, I believe stretching like this works more on the meridians than the muscles. Also in excercise two, the breathing you describe is uneven (one side in other side out); I was shown to do both sides on the in breath.
Thanks for watching! :) Good suggestions!
I mention those practices in many other of my videos. Beginners usually (for the most part) should only be concerned with having fun, daily consistent practice, and breathing deeply in sync with the body! :)
Happy World Tai Chi and Qigong Day!
Nice.
Although you have exquisite personal strength and physical form, and understand the superficial movements of the 8 brocades, to my eyes, the fine details of the 8 brocades you present are missing. You present a very westernized style of a traditional eastern art form, and I'm sure it feels good for you. However, the details are delicious and really expand ones consciousness in practice in addition to health enhancement and experience. For example, with the first move, One first starts in stillness, gathering Chi, centering, focus inward. Feet slightly apart fingertips pointed at hara level, knees slightly bent. The fingers then gently entwine. One inhales while raising hands up, turning palms upward, eyes following the hand movement looking up, legs straighten with the movement. At the top of the movement, eyes face forward and there is another gentle press upward with the continued inward breath (for advanced students w/ breath control) to expand lungs and meridian a tad more. Hands are gently released during exhale, float down, chi balls under arm pits, eyes forward, and knees relax again. Cycle through the ready set position w/ continuous flow. The breath is best done on one whole breath up and one whole breath down, but beginers can exhale when the palms turn up... breath control is a longer discussion. Kindest regards, Winter
With all due respect it seems you have missed the fundamental purpose of UA-cam. People are drawn to the videos that speak to them as individuals, I am here because I specifically like this more physically oriented qigong, also I like that it is a short video, if he had to explain all the breathing techniques it would no longer be the short video I desire. Similarly, If I wanted a more spiritually oriented longer format qigong video I would choose one of the countless that exist here on youtube. If there was only one qigong video on the internet then and everyone had to learn from it then I would agree with you but this could not be further from the truth, find the qigong that speaks to you and be the best YOU that YOU could be. Kindest regards, Hypno Toad
@@hypnotoad9830 Thank you for your perspective, as, it broadens my own and includes yours. In gratitude. Amato
I know exactly what you mean. many of his physical forms are not even correct but it's good enough for the general public 😅 they just want exercises. whether they are actually practicing qigong is probably not important. to me this is just another "workout at home with no equipment". it's not really qigong, it's far from "ba duan jin".
@@chochooshoe Exactly!
I have heard this mentioned in a lot of books. I think it is good to know about. I think it maybe good to know about. I used to practice it for hours.
Nice! Love it!
Thank you for watching!
Happy Practice to you all!
Good break-down of the material!
Thank you, I have scoliosis upper back and lower neck. Been doing Tai Chi for several weeks and feeling looser and you're sharing this video and others are great help in bringing my body badk into condition even more. :)
600 Likes! Thank you so much!
1000 now homi.
Hi Carla No details missing he did a wonderful job for beginners. Beginners don’t understand the language or the culture his simplified version is awesome
Brilliant ! Thank you !
Does anyone else love this set of Qigong???? :)
Found this now! Thank you so much for this valuable lesson... Appreciate!
And now I study and teach all of my experiences at my school and here on UA-cam! Like me or not, Martial Arts is about having fun, living life to it's fullest, being healthy, being relaxed, benefiting people's lives around you, and being able to defend yourself! I try my best to be a living example of that! I currently continue to travel to China and try to improve my skills, learn more, and be as healthy as possible! :)
I love the benefits of the 8 brocades. Could you also make a video of this where you flow from one posture to the next? I have seen it done in Chinese videos, but I would like to see the way you would connect the postures.
love the music! very nice and relaxing.
Thank you so much for this nice video! You make so clear instructions!
thanks
Your lessons rock! Really great energy and guidance. I'll be doing more Qi Gong due to your videos. Thanks so much from Toronto, Canada~*
Learning from DVD's and UA-cam is great! But, learning in person is best!
Why do you like the 8 Brocades of Qigong???
I have used this routine through daily life. Even in low energy. The flow of energy returns to the proper place where it should flow by the last step if completed focally and properly. Otherwise it's just an enjoyable dance. Takes many lifetimes to master la = life
Breath~qi
Yin # jin
great job Jake!
I have just found out about Qigong and were looking for an easy lessons sequence to start with that is presented in an easy way to beginners.
5 Stars out of 5 for your presentation!
From Berlin, Matthias
I love it! And I love that tree behind you!
With your video, I practice the 8 brocades every day. Thank you- Greetings from Germany
Qigong videos filmed in the great outdoors are just so lovely & truly appreciate you making this available on UA-cam . Fascinating to see what countries these post are coming from - this one is from Australia !!
buen video instruccional
You are quite rigid in your movements, and it seems you don't understand the true purposes of each of the Eight Brocades, or you do, and you do not explain it. These movements also have a mindset and intention that should be applied. Gracefulness and qi cultivation are major aspects that should be kept in mind with any active qigong. I also noticed you locking your knees at times. No joints should ever be locked in any qigong exercise because this blocks the flow of qi. I'm not a Qigong master. I hold a black belt in Shaolin Kenpo, and I study several different styles of Martial Arts. For the last two years I have been studying Qigong. I admit, I know very little. Each of the Eight Brocades have a different purpose, for example, Brocade #1 can be translated to be called, "Two Hands Reach Skyward to Balance the Triple Burner." The purpose: To balance and regulate the metabolism of the three energy centers, or dan tians, within the body. Brocade #3 is, "Raise Each arm to Regulate the Spleen." Self explanatory. Traditionally, #3 doesn't involve rising on the toes. Emphasis on being rooted, like a tree. As for #7, I'm not sure this is a traditional Brocade, nor is it anywhere near conducive to the purpose of these exercises. There should be no "shaking tension" in any of these movements. Traditionally, #7 is called, "Punching with Angry Gaze to Increase Qi and Strength." Punches are slow, smooth, from the waist, and directed forward. The eyes, and emotion of anger stimulate the liver, the muscles, and flow of qi, according to Chinese medicine. Master Ken Cohen suggests the "angry gaze" be thought of as an "intense" or "focused gaze" because there is a possibility an "angry gaze" may make one tense, which would be improper tension. Qigong is meant to cultivate dynamic, proper tension, not to waste energy with improper tension. Active relaxation is the goal. Each of these Brocades are meant to move energy, strengthen organs and qi, and relax the entire body. The breath should only be through the nose, breathing from the lower dan tian, usually three finger widths below the navel, and two fingers deep. Before practicing these techniques, one must understand how to observe breath, unnecessary tension, and mindset. It's also important to practice other meditative, and active qigong techniques before moving on to the Eight Brocades, such as, Fang Song Gong relaxation, Bone Marrow Cleansing, and Standing Meditation. I understand there are many, many variations, and we all have our opinions on what is most beneficial. These are simply my opinions based on my studies. We are here to share, and learn from one another, so thank you for your interpretation.
It seems like everyone does qigong differently. Sometimes with small variations and sometimes with vastly different forms. Very confusing.
I agree...I've seen these same moves done by atleast 15 different people and all of the forms were different but had the same name BUT this one tops the cake. This was hilarious! This is as AMERICAN as it gets. Especially the little machine gun move he did. I couldn't stop laughing after that one. But I like the guy though. Nothing at all against the guy. His Tai Chi is better.
Yes, you are right. But the spirit of Qigong is the calmness of the mind. No muscles efforts... If you do that, just go to the gymn. But doing it well need relaxing both mind and muscles. The tao approach is to let the energy circulate in your body. To relax is to let it enter. And, I started a few months ago this way. I can tell that you become strong and the mind is calm and they call it "active meditation". And it works...
Excellent, thank you for posting this.
I just found a fantastic picture of the 8 traditional brocades that we practice! Awesome! It's at our Facebook page!
Chinese Name Ba Duan jin 八段锦. Thank you! I like your videos very much, especially your garden. hahaha
Jake thank you so much for this fantastic video!
It is easy to criticize.Forget it! The teacher is shearing with you his knowledge..if you do not like,just go your way.I like the exercises and hope to follow and learn them.
Best demo of this chi gung on the web bar none well done mate
Like this variation on the 8 brocades. China is a very big place lots of different 8 brocades going on. Would be like a Chinese person coming to the USA and asking for REAL BBQ. Is it Texas, Kansas City, North Carolina, etc. Almost "fighten words" in some parts of this country. My guess is that it's the same for 8 brocades in China.
great video!!
Xie Xie Nimen!!!
What city are you watching from???
Jaén, Spain
Tempe!!
Myrtle Beach
Malmö, Sweden!
Niigata, Japan
thank you..
I do it almost daily - from Spain :-)
Regards.
Great example of turning internal based practice about energy movement into a westernised exercise regime, but then again Jake that's what you do well. No real mention of qigong breathing techniques or related relaxation, and the use of the dantien in each of the eight.
There are lots of 8 brocades vids in YT, but i choose your Style. Thank you 4 all your vids. Greatz from germany ;)
Loving it
This looks like a beautiful video. I can't hear any of your voice, only the musical loop. Maybe there is a diff link? Any suggestions, am I the only one?