Hsing-I of Legends

“A student like him comes along once every 500 years” That was a remark from the luminaries of the Chinese Boxing world about Kai Sai, or Mr. Christopher Casey. Wang Shu Shin, Shen Mou Hui, Chang Daih Moar, and Lo Man Kam are just a few of the internal kung fu grandmasters that taught Mr. Casey the secrets of their “hand.”

Chang Daih Moar was the head of the Hong Men Hui secret society. This organization provided great assistance to Dr. Sun Yatsen  in the liberation of China from the oppressive imperial rule. The Hong Men Hui also played a critical role in the preservation of the true energy boxing arts and internal alchemy, first under the repression of the Ming and more recently during the Cultural Revolution.

Mr. Casey’s acheivements in his energy studies made him the first Caucasion to be granted full membership in the Hong Men Huei, which gave him access to the highest level of indoor training – the so called “behind the curtain.”

Read more in our artcile "Hsing-I of Legends"

Mr. Cartwright will be teaching the Hsing-I Five Element form and its associated Qigong at the TCCII Five Elements seminar on August 2, 2008. It is the only time this material will be taught publicly this year.

Move of the Month: Opening the Small Heavenly Circulation – Part 2

So you’ve bowed to the moon and jumped like a monkey! Are you ready to learn the rest of the form? Then get ready to crawl like an alligator and roll like a lion cub.

This month we present the second part of our form to help open the small heavenly circulation -- one of the early goals of every serious Qigong practitioner. Although there is no short-cut in opening the small circulation, there are certain secret Taoist exercises that can make it easier.

Read on to learn the last three movements of the six-movement exercise.

Recipe of the Month: Supercharge your Kidney with Sea Shrimp

Everyone knows shrimp is a classic summer favorite. But did you know that eating the right kind of shrimp can help you boost kidney Qi, one of the major power sources of your body’s energy system?

Try our recipe of the month: Sea Shrimp: A Special Boost for the Kidneys

TCCII Announced New Corporate Programs
TCCII directors Yinong Chong and Shawn Cartwright have demonstrated and taught Qigong and Tai Chi at a number of workplaces in the DC area such as the US Post Office, IRS, CDC, and the Library of Congress. If you would like to make Qigong part of your workplace program offering, please contact us at info@tccii.com

Upcoming Events

August 2, 2008, 9am-Noon, Crossings Healing Center

Hsing-I Five Elements

Hsing-I is one of the crown jewels of the Chinese internal arts. Come and learn the Five Element form as well as the associated Qigong. This form is excellent at intensive conditioning for all practitioners and a “must” for serious internal kung fu students.

September 20, 2008, 9am-5pm, Crossings Healing Center

Introduction to Mind-Body Healing Workshop

TCCII will partner with Crossings to offer an innovative workshop designed to introduce you to a full range of mind-body healing practices. The workshop will cover introduction to healing modalities, Qigong, food for healing, meditation, Tai Chi, and essential oils. Contact Crossings for registration information at http://www.crossingshealing.com/

September 27, 2008, 1pm-7pm, Downtown Silver Spring

Magical Montgomery

TCCII will host an exhibit at Magical Montgomery in Downtown Silver Spring. It is the area’s leading event and fair for arts and cultural diversity. TCCII’s instructors and students will be on hand to perform demonstrations and answer all your questions on Qigong, Kung Fu and Chinese Culture. Please let us know if you would like to volunteer for this event.

TCCII News

July 12, 2008 – TCCII taught the Wudang Yang Shen Qigong from at Crossings. This form is required training for collection and emission of Qi in Tai Chi and External Qi Healing.

July 16, 2008 – TCCII director Dr. Yinong Chong and her colleagues gave a Chen Tai Chi demonstration at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Maryland. The demonstration was part of the CDC international day celebration.

July 26, 2008 – TCCII director Dr. Yinong Chong is invited to give a lecture on how to nurture your life with ancient Chinese wisdom: Live Natural and Live Full. It will start at 3:30pm at the Potomac Community Center on River Road.