Martial Qigong goes a step beyond health. It develops abilities well beyond those of normal people
Martial Qigong is divided into 9 Levels:
Basic: In this level the posture is trained in order to increase strength, endurance, speed and power, needed for combat purpose. Special focus is placed on developing a powerful bone and muscle structure to counter and release powerful locks, throws, and strikes. It targets physical form and postural pattern. In this level one can feel Qi as hot, cold, expansive, contracted, heavy, weightless, tingling, vibrating, stickiness
- Level I
- Level IIIntermediary: Special focus is placed on developing a powerful Qi circulation, and to increase respiratory endurance. Special focus is placed on the ability to access the Qi of the internal and external organs tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, inner fasciae, and secondary muscle groups. It targets the respiratory patterns and nervous system. Here the Qi will be felt as flashing light sensations, sound sensations, smell sensations, falling sensations, flying sensations
- Level III - Level IV
Advanced: Special focus is placed on developing the mind intent (Yi) and will (Zhi) in order to maintain focus, reduce fatigue, increase physical power, speed, and strength of mind and spirit. It targets the mind and spirit through thoughts, images, and intentions. This mental training is specifically used for enduring the stress of combat.
- Level V
- Level VI