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Does this Qi gong program go into any of the Martial Arts aspects? I was reading about the internal power of qi gong...and i watched a qi gong competition. (Throwing lil nails through thick glass, breaking bricks, metal bars, etc) cRazy stuff...does the program touch on any of it? or just the chi balancing?

Spring Forest Qigong focuses on healing and spiritual transformation , which are both very powerful and fulfilling pursuits. It works with the same energy as utilized in the "crazy stuff" you mention, different intention and purpose.

Why is it you would want to (Throwing lil nails through thick glass, breaking bricks, metal bars, etc) There is no use to those. If your looking to use it as a martial art think about this when would a brick, board or anything ever fight back? It wouldn't so why bother learning how to fight one? Thats not Gung Fu or Qigong that is a waste of good energy. But yes if you learn Qigong ultimately you will have control over your chi and how it is directed so if you later after lots and lots of practice decide you want to boost your ego by showing how you can kick a boards ass then I guess you could. But by the time you have that level of control of the chi I would say that stuff wouldn't interest you anymore for there are so many more useful ways to use it.

[This message has been edited by Casey (edited May 24, 2001).]

Casey,
As the Dali Lama says, " Everybody has a right to be happy." He really does mean everybody, even the people he doesn't agree with. Common ground is found, and progress is made through dialog. A martial arts demonstration showing the power of chi doesn't necessarily mean someone is flexing their ego. Many years of hard work and focused study may be behind the skill demonstrated. Ego problems aren't limited to people involved in this activity. I think people that show interest in the concept of qigong, and are new to it, are open to learning more information about it. It is their free choice how to proceed. Knowledge helps people make wise choices.

Spring Forest is medicinal Qigong, focusing on healing. There are tons of different things you can practice Chi Kung(Qigong) for.

I've seen an old man practically throw seven guys lined up agains him pushing him. I've seen a man try to punch another, who just stood there, and upon making contact, the attacker was thrown backward, his wrist broken and shoes split.

These are some of the practical applications of the harnessing of 'crazy' Chi Kung, and the power and efficiency of movement that can evolve from the practice and eventual mastery of Tai Chi.