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Ship Pal Gye
SHIP PAL GYE or Ship Par Gay, is a Korean version of Chinese Shaolin Lohan Qigong, meaning “18 chi movements” or what were supposedly the original 18 drills that Bodhidharma introduced to the Shaolin monks. It is reputed to be the basis for the Shaolin Kung Fu, which in turn, greatly influenced the developments of all branches of Asian fighting arts. For the martial arts student it is essential to appreciate that Lohan Qigong is not just another Chinese exercise to be introduced to the West; it is possibly the original ‘blueprint’ for Shaolin Kung Fu, from which the more familiar Karate, Aikido, Jujitsu, Taekwondo, Tai Chi, Hsing I, Pakua, etc. systems evolved or drew inspiration.
Lohan Qigong is the ancient healing exercise created by Da Mo (Bodhidharma), the founder of Chan (Zen) Buddhism 1500 years ago. This gentle exercise is relax-ing and energizing at the same time, with each set of movements designed to acti-vate and cleanse the Dan Tien and particular acupuncture meridians. Training can benefit every internal and external muscle of the body (over 625), all joints and internal organs of the body. The circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems will perform better with proper instruction.
Legend has it that Bodhidharma spent nine years in meditation in a cave. During years of meditation he discovered that the lack of movement of his body and limbs over a long period of time, plus the bitter cold and wind around his mountain retreat caused fatigue, body aches and pains. His disciples also suffered the same problems and often dozed off during meditation. To combat those hazards Bodhidharma devised a set of exercises based on Indian yoga exercises, Chinese exercises of the time and his own observations of the natural movements of wild animals in their environment. Each movement was transformed into connecting movements for maximum strength and development for specific areas in the human body.
There are 8 Pal Gye sets taught within this system, forming a comprehensive sys-tem of progressively more advanced techniques towards gaining mastery of ones Qi (chi), or vital energy.
Lohan Qigong is the ancient healing exercise created by Da Mo (Bodhidharma), the founder of Chan (Zen) Buddhism 1500 years ago. This gentle exercise is relax-ing and energizing at the same time, with each set of movements designed to acti-vate and cleanse the Dan Tien and particular acupuncture meridians. Training can benefit every internal and external muscle of the body (over 625), all joints and internal organs of the body. The circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems will perform better with proper instruction.
Legend has it that Bodhidharma spent nine years in meditation in a cave. During years of meditation he discovered that the lack of movement of his body and limbs over a long period of time, plus the bitter cold and wind around his mountain retreat caused fatigue, body aches and pains. His disciples also suffered the same problems and often dozed off during meditation. To combat those hazards Bodhidharma devised a set of exercises based on Indian yoga exercises, Chinese exercises of the time and his own observations of the natural movements of wild animals in their environment. Each movement was transformed into connecting movements for maximum strength and development for specific areas in the human body.
There are 8 Pal Gye sets taught within this system, forming a comprehensive sys-tem of progressively more advanced techniques towards gaining mastery of ones Qi (chi), or vital energy.
The muscular graphic illustrates the twisting
of the body and its various systems. The
tourniquet effect restricts and then
releases the blood and thus, energy flow
to a specific organ, muscle or joint. Veins,
arteries and organs are cleaned out, flushed
with new blood and oxygen. The same
events affect the joints, by flushing through
breaking down scar tissue and improving the
quality of synovial fluids. This can help prevent
and eliminate tendinitis or arthritis.
of the body and its various systems. The
tourniquet effect restricts and then
releases the blood and thus, energy flow
to a specific organ, muscle or joint. Veins,
arteries and organs are cleaned out, flushed
with new blood and oxygen. The same
events affect the joints, by flushing through
breaking down scar tissue and improving the
quality of synovial fluids. This can help prevent
and eliminate tendinitis or arthritis.
The Tourniquet Effect
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