Do you recognize the difference between true energy work and gentle physical exercise that looks like Qi Gong?

This video will show you what's different and what's not.

You'll also get a chance to see how Qi Gong may look differently when performed on different levels.

A must-see for seekers of genuine Qi Gong that enables you to achieve powerful results.

What effects can you obtain by consistent practice of genuine Qi Gong?

In this video, taken from my online course "The Essence of Qi Gong", you'll find out more about the four categories of benefits this wonderful art is purposed to give.

The concept of the five classical animals forms the prototype of Southern Shaolin Kung Fu.

My Sifu chose me as the protector of the Shaolin Five-Animal Set. So there will surely be chances to learn the set from me. But not only the set, also the animal spirits and of course the application of the wonderful techniques.

The philosophy of the five animal styles goes way beyond the imitation of animal movements. It is the blueprint to executing every Kung Fu technique perfectly and in total harmony of body and mind.

You can dive deeper into this understanding with my blog post at my local school's website, Shaolin Wahnam Wien (Vienna, Austria).

This set was also featured in Sifu's bestselling book “The Art of Shaolin Kung Fu”, regarded as one of the best books on Shaolin Kung Fu by many.

The double-edged sword, or “Jian” in Chinese, is called the “Weapon of Masters”. As it is a dainty weapon compared to halberds and sabres, it requires a lot of skill to use it effectively.

The sword is often seen in Tai Chi Chuan, but of course it used in Shaolin Kung Fu too.

This is my favourite weapon set, the “Shaolin Traveling Dragon Sword”.

I embarked on a journey back to the roots of Shaolin Kung Fu!

I didn’t even have to leave my garden for it, but it was a journey back in time, accompanied by modern technical aids. Now, if that isn’t the harmony of Yin and Yang ☯!

In my YouTube series, you can follow along as I learn a historic Kung Fu set (a sequence of techniques) and learn a lot about Kung Fu philosophy.

I also share some tips that I use to work through and internalize complicated things.

Preparation is important for any project. And that’s what the first video is about, where you’ll learn a lot about the history of Kung Fu and the chosen set.

The real fun begins in Episode 2. 😉

The “Dragon Strength Chi-Circulation Set” is the most versatile Kung Fu set to train various types of internal force and its application. It is the set I practice most often, just like my Sifu.

As it is a very rare set, we consider it one of the many treasures of our school.

Refrain from using this video as a self-learning manual. It is not the techniques that make this form so incredibly powerful. The necessary skills have to be transmitted by a master.

Although it looks nice in films and on the stage, the onus of Drunken Kung Fu is NOT artistic performance and you don't need to stagger with every move.

Relaxation and good energy flow play a big role though. Agility too.

“Drunken Eight Immortals” is an extraordinary toolbox. Different to many other sets, it contains only few sequences (or combos). The 108 patterns are meant for special situations and provide a lot of tricks and surprises.

From falling and rolling to releasing grips, from unusual leg techniques to ground fighting, from throws to Dim Mak. Everything is contained.

You'll surely find more “drunken” and artistic versions on the net. In this video you can see a version aimed at combat application.

No alcohol was killed during filming. 😉

This are the video clips of the "Drunken Eight Immortals Application Series" that show some interesting combat applications of Drunken Kung Fu.

The "Shaolin 36 Leg Techniques" were kept as close secret by Shaolin Kung Fu masters in the past.

While they include many kinds of kicks, they cover many more interesting things to do with our lower limbs.

Our Shaolin Wahnam grandmaster, Sifu Wong Kiew Kit, published a list and created a set containing all these 36 techniques.

In this video, you#ll get to see the set performed fast and slow. During the slow version, you can see the names of the techniques and chosen patterns when activating the close captions.

The sabre, or “Dao”, represent the tiger, as it is used in a resolute and ferocious manner.

It was often used by soldiers on the battlefield, as it is suitable to wield off multiple opponents.

The “Shaolin Plum Flower Sabre” set was created by our grandmaster and contains patterns from Northern and Southern Shaolin Kung Fu.

Harng Yein, the eldest and best student of Venerable Chee Seen, the last abbot of the Southern Shaolin Temple, collected the best 108 techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu at his time and combined them into this set.

Today, the “Essence of Shaolin” is a very rare and therefore treasured set that I practice regularly.

It is interesting to note that my grandmaster, Lai Chin Wah, taught this set to my Sifu, his successor, in great detail by teaching him every night over the course of two years.

Here’s another look at the “Dragon Strength Chi-Circulation Set”, performed by our grandmaster, Wong Kiew Kit.

Notice the powerful energetic vibration of the hands. You might make out another high-level Shaolin art called “Cosmos Palm” too, which is also known as “Red Sand Palm” and can be admired in this performance.