It is known that the Li family trained two specific types of Qigong. One was for health, longevity, and spiritual development, and the other was used solely for martial development. Both methods of training are accompanied by strong activation of the mind intent (Yi) to lead and a!ect changes in the human body and control of the emotional attitudes (Xin).
Both practices begin with Quiet Sitting (Jingzuo) a method of meditation and proceeds to standing forms (Zhan Zhuang), and later moving forms. Before these practices of standing and moving can be fully realized, it is first necessary to use Jingzuo to quieting our minds. The true warrior as well as the sage has a mind as tranquil as a pond perfectly reflecting the moon at midnight. This is why all training for the self-defense or spiritual attainment begins with Quiet Sitting as the base.

Here is an article written by Bernie Jackson, a Jiulong student. He outlines his experience with a Tibetan practice involving trees and the much misunderstood concept of beginner’s mind. Of particular note is his scientific training (he holds a masters degree in electrical engineering). He talks about his experience with this practice as an scientist would by reporting the experience in as much detail as possible, without making unproven conclusions. One is left with a something of immense value…..a sense of wonder.
Illness comes to us all at some time in our lives. There are hundreds of mitigating factors that cause it to appear in our bodies. We can talk about the nerves, the flow of blood and lymph and how to adjust these things and that is part of what good daily circle walking especially with the Double Palm change can do, adjust these things and help them function better. Then we have the other side in which our brain wave patterns are altered by an extended period of circle walking producing a relaxed state of consciousness akin to a light meditative state. In this state many of the body processes are able to re-charge or correct themselves just as they do in meditative practice, but with the added benefit of movement to increase circulation of vital fluids to tissues and organs.
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