Chi Kung: Way of Power Paperback – February 11, 2003

So many martial arts books are full of fluff and too wordy. This Qigong book is to the point with simple and practical exercises to actually put the movements/poses into practice. You could develop a great standing meditation routine while developing core strength and balance. I have found you really do need a teacher to learn any martial art but the standing poses in the book are good for any martial artist or anyone wanting low impact exercise with the benefit of mind calming meditation. This book is a great supplement to my Wu style Tai Chi practice. Tip: This martial art uses the Phoenix Eye fist which can injure your hand without conditioning. Hit soft things before you strike a heavy bag or canvas punching pad.

Received this yesterday, read the entire book by 130 PM today. Started reading the author's first Chi Kung book and dismissed it at the time.This is quite an extensive book. I've watched videos on Yi Quan and they really did not scratch the surface of Zhan Zhuang. Quite a bit to digest, but very detailed. Entire training program outlined at the end of the book.Two things I like about this title. The first is that he jumps right into the material. So often the authors of other books spend chapter after chapter of history, etc. Then you get to the actual training and are left wanting more. Not this one. All of the standing postures, several exercises, and then a separate section on specific Dacheng chuan material.The second is the book itself. Very well presented. No vague, hand drawn illustrations or scratchy photos. The diagrams are professional, and the photos of the physical practices are large and in color.I can't recommend this book enough.

All the books written by Master Lam Kam Chuen are beautifully illustrated and the exercises are very clearly explained. They are flawless. Anyone interested in qigong can learn easily from those books. The exercises are simple and effective. I have been practicing qigong for over twenty years and I have read many books on the subject, but Master Lam Kam Chuen's books are the most impressive. Beginners as well as advanced students will find them beneficial. This book is another example of clarity, beauty, and knowledge. Practice the basic standing exercises for a while before you jump into the more advanced ones. I have found that a few simple yoga exercises on the floor are a good way to prepare for qigong, which is generally done standing. The following book is also very useful and its exercises can be performed by anyone. Tai Chi for Staying Young: The Gentle Way to Health and Well-Being

Chi kung (zhan zhuang) has worked extremely well for me. Whether or not it will work as well for others I don't know. I am 72 and have the main complaint of arthritis, both osteo and rheumatoid. The exercises have done many good things for my health and fitness. I started 10 months ago with The Way Of Energy, and have done the basic exercises in that book every day since - ba duan jin and the full circle of 5 basic standing meditation poses, an hour a day before lunch. I recently bought The Way of Power and expanded my routine a little with 10 minutes of stretches upon getting out of bed. The exercises can be done anywhere. The books suggest doing them outdoors but as it is Winter I do them at home. No special clothing or equipment is needed, nor any coaching required (but coaching could help to get started). The books are clear enough. The philosophy of the founder (grand master Wang) and his disciple professor Yu stresses simplicity and flexibility of practice.

Unfortunately Ms. F. Gabriele ("gabrielefrank2001") did not get the point. The author of "Chi Kung - Way of Power" explain in his book that the subject he presents may be named Chi Kung, or Da Cheng Chuan, or even Zhan Zhuang. In Mantak Chia's "Tao Yin" book, Mr. Chia explains that the names of these amazing exercises may be Tao Yin, Tao-In, Daoyin, Chi Kung, Qiqong, Qi Gong, including at least nine additional variations. So, what is the point?The point are the exercices. Mr. Chuen's book "Chi Kung - Way of Power" is very good, very well explained and, most important, will be good for those searching for health care and better life quality. Undoubtedly, the book presents the advanced exercices introduced in the authors previous books "The Way of Energy" and "The Way of Healing". I have been practicing Chi Kung exercices for over 5 years and the results are great. Not a single headache during the lest 3 years, a flu, nothing. Practicing the exercices will help for faster recovering of jetlags as well. The overall health is greatly improved. To me, a morning practice stimulates my mind for a day of work; a final day practice (before the dinner) relaxes for a good sleeping night. What can be better? A hint: daily practice is very important. Enjoy.

Thi was the first book on Qi Gong that I came across and, after 15 years, it's still the best book I have in my collection on cultivation. If you've found this book, you're in luck.

I worked with this book for eight months before I realized that you need to work with "The Way of Energy" first.All beginner and intermediate info is in that book, as well as most of the advanced standing exercises. This book is then good for tiger and dragon, some whole body jing development and walking meditation exercises.So it's worth it once you have mastered standing meditation.To be fair, this book is geared towards xiquan and avoids most visualization. But the basics are not covered.

Like all martial arts book, this is a good supplement to your current training. This book focuses mostly on the very basics of qigong and internal martial arts-- standing. It has a very in-depth look at various standing exercises and a decent curriculum for the exercises. I wished there were more pictures to describe some of the exercises though. But the descriptions were extremely clear and I would recommend this to anyone who is practicing qigong or martial arts in general.

This is very similar to his other books 'the way of healing' and 'the way of energy' but less readily available so more expensive than the other two. If you have medical issues that affect your quality of life and limit your mobility start with The way of Healing; for most people interested in this particular approach to Chi Kung start with The Way of Energy - only if you're super obsessed with this particular approach is it worth paying the extra for the small amount of additional material in the more expensive book.

Das ist ein fundiertes, geradliniges Buch über Qi Gong = Chi Kung, die Kultivierung der eigenen biotischen Energie, geschrieben von einem Meister. BRAVO! Absolut lesenswert, für Einsteiger in dieses Thema, wie für Kenner.

I don't know why but I have been drawn to exactly this book very often. Hard to find, so I was happy to see a copy for sale.The exercises are well described, it's only when it comes to the specific way to build a set that it gets a bit confusing. Otherwise I'd give it 5 stars.

Any Tai Chi practitioner will get excellent benefit out of daily practice of the Zhang Zuan exercises described in "The Way of Energy". I found serious benefit in my 30's. The benefits were not initially obvious, but after a few months work, had transformed my Tai Chi form.Having not trained seriously for several years, in my mid 40's, I recently restarted my Zhang Zuan practice as part of a fitness drive. The benefits are begining after a couple of months - improved posture; better breathing; feeling stronger; helped me start running again; enjoying the relaxing / meditative aspect of the practice.This book takes the practice further, and describes the practice more in the context of the Yiquan martial art it is central to. There is surprisingly little overlap with "Way of Energy". It gives a stronger theoretical background to the practice. It has extended the range of positions I am practicing, and gives a wider appreciation of how to develop my practice over time.Criticisms??? The movement practices are not that clear from the book. I will have to buy the DVD to ensure I can practice these correctly. A little more help on how to develop a training session might help. (There is some guidance, but it is limited.) Also, bear in mind the injunction that an ounce of practice is worth a pound of theory. The book will only do its job if you commit to daily practice (10 minutes is enough initially.)Also look at "Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body" for another approach to standing Chi Kung. The Amazon.com website has additional reviews.

Thats all you can say about this book as its exactly what it does, I have had so many problems with my legs and back and after spending thousands of pounds on chiropractors, physio's and osteopaths I finally found help with an expert in Tui Na that got me to do the Wu Chi exercises in this book.After a few weeks of following Kam Chuen Lam instructions I had already improved my mental and physical state 10 fold.My breathing is so much better also, I cant explain how amazing things are for me now and a lot of it came through this book.You can help fix your body no matter how tangled and exercise without having to do press ups, squat thrusts or over exertion.If you have back trouble as I did I highly recommend it as my 3 slipped discs have totally repaired, although I do recommend you see a Tui Na specialist which was the main reason im back to normal.Open your mind to new things and try it.....