Tai Chi Fa Jin: Advanced Techniques for Discharging Chi Energy
by Mantak Chia (9781594774287)

A guide to the seemingly effortless yet explosively powerful martial art techniques of Fa Jin - Explains how to collect energy within and discharge it for self-defense as well as healing -
Explores how to counter the natural instinct to resist force with force and develop yielding softness through the 13 original movements of tai chi
- Illustrates routines for the partner practice of 'push hands' (tui Shou) Fa Jin, an advanced yang style of Tai Chi, complements the physical, mental, and spiritual conditioning available through solo Tai Chi practice and the internal martial arts of Taoism.
Fa Jin enables adepts to harness the energy of yin, yang, and the earth in the lower tan tien and discharge it as an extremely close-range yet explosively powerful blow in self-defense and partner practice as well as in healing techniques.

Integrating the teachings of many Taoist masters, including Chang San-Feng, the creator of Tai Chi;
Wang Tsung-Yueh, the legendary 19th-century master;
Bruce Lee, the actor and martial artist who made the 'one-inch punch' technique famous;
and the Magus of Java, a living master able to discharge energy in the form of electric shocks.

This book explores the history, philosophy, internal exercises and physical practices of Fa Jin.
Drawing on Iron Shirt Chi Kung and Tan Tien Chi Kung techniques, Master Mantak Chia and Andrew Jan reveal the secrets to collecting yin and yang in the lower tan tien and discharging the energy in a seemingly effortless yet explosive blow.

Illustrating several routines of the Tai Chi partner practice of 'Push Hands' (Tui Shou), they explain how to apply Fa Jin techniques by 'listening' to your opponent's intentions and countering the natural instinct to resist force with force through yielding softness and redirection.

The authors also detail how to prepare for this advanced practice through stretching, meditation, breathing, relaxation, and energetic exercises as well as the Eight Gates and the Five Steps, known collectively as the Thirteen Original Movements of Tai Chi.



Grand Master Mantak Chia created the Universal Healing Tao system to effectively share the many ancient Chinese meditative and internal energy practices transmitted to him by a series of masters and teachers from throughout Asia. His sincere wish is that every individual have the opportunity to complete the harmonious evolution of body, mind and spirit. Through these practices the student learns to take personal responsibility for their own physical, emotional and spiritual well being.

Through learning to nurture and heal oneself a solid foundation is laid for the realization of one's spiritual potential. By re-establishing a direct connection with the natural energies surrounding us, the subtle awareness necessary for spiritual progress arises spontaneously. Ultimately, the boundaries of the physical body are transcended by the development of the soul and spirit bodies.

Though self-healing, the healer is born. Once the energy channels, or meridians, of the body have been opened and the energies of the internal organs harmonized, this unique integrated energy becomes available to heal others. Then, by opening and connecting to the sources of energy around us in Nature and the Universe beyond, boundless healing power becomes available for the benefit of all.

Taught by over 1000 Certified Instructors and Practitioners on every continent, the Universal Healing Tao provides access to a uniquely modern integration of traditional theory, method and practice.

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