Saroj K. Joshi

Kungchido: Modern Use of Chi with New Method of Self-defense (Volume Ii) Saroj K. Joshi

This book "Kungchido modern use of chi with new method of self-defense (Volume II)" is about the Kungchido as a new method of self-defense and internal energy Chi and way to cultivate that energy using breathing exercises BodhiLu. A birth of Kungchido took place not only blending Kung-Fu, Karate & Tai-chi together along with other unique techniques of self-defense, meditation, breathing and internal energy cultivation. Kungchido illustrates exercises for strengthening personal life energy to heal oneself and trying to help others. This energy chi is equally valuable in our daily life or for martial artist to understand and implement Chi as required. Learning more about Chi will have a great positive impact in your daily life to release stresses and be more confident than ever. It also established the strong connection between modern martial arts and Siddhartha, then Buddha's teaching of non-violence self defense practice. Kungchido made the great attempt to put the missing links from Siddhartha's Period to Boddhidharama's period regarding modern martial arts history; however more research is needed as there was nearly 1089 years of gap. This book presents a thorough understanding of new technique and teaches how to access the essence of mind power through movements and breathing techniques. It includes breathing exercise "BodhiLu1"a series of basic katas of Kungchido (ShaoLu 1,2,3,4,5), advance katas (Kungchido 1,2 and Bodhisi), training, sparring theories and exercises accompanied by photographs, for strengthening, smoothing, balancing, and transmitting energy. It also includes defense against knife and key theory of Kungchido sparring as a helpful tips for self-defense for general people.