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BA DUAN JIN QI GONG Also known as “Eight Section Brocade” the name of the form generally refers to how the eight individual movements of the form characterise and impart a silken quality (like that of a piece of  brocade) to the body and its energy. 

The Baduanjin is primarily designated as a form of medical qigong for improving overall health and wellbeing. The BaduanJin is an ancient Qigong set that has passed the test of time.  It is mentioned in several encyclopedias originating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and according to legend, may have been created by two of the “ Immortals”, namely Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin. 

The famous warrior General  Yue Fei ( 11th century）taught this set of exercise to his soldiers to keep them strong and ready for battle.  General Yue Fei is also associated with Xingyi and Eagle Claw Kung Fu.  Interestingly, the Baduanjin forms the first 8 movements of another well known Qi Gong set, the 18 Lohan Hands Qi Gong.  

Baduanjin is a timeless classic which is simple and effective.  It is beneficial to practitioners of all ages, beginners to advanced alike.  

Suitable for Beginners to Advanced Levels
Duration: 115 minutes
Language: English 
Region: PAL, but playable by most computers and modern DVD players


About Master Shao Zhao Ming

Influenced by his family, Master Shao began Chinese Martial Arts at the early age of five.  By the age of six he was selected by Chinas renowned Martial Arts Grandmaster Zhang Tong.   Dedication to his studies and training has resulted in his attainment of Wu Ying (meaning Martial Hero) the highest award for Tai Chi and Kung Fu-Wushu practitioners in the world.  

Master Shao has completed a Masters Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine—Acupuncture and has also won gold medals in the National Tai Chi -Kung Fu Open Championships of China in 1989 & 1990.  He currently holds 7th Dan for Tai Chi and Kung Fu-Wushu.  He is the only person from China to have this level of qualifications combining the Martial and Healing Arts.   Due to his achievements and knowledge, he was appointed Head Coach of the Tai Chi and Kung Fu-Wushu Team at Chinas prestigious Beijing University of Sport. 

He is an international Grade-A Judge, and now has a Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic and is the founder and Chief Instructor of the Tai Chi Kung Fu Institute in Melbourne Australia.