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Scientific Fitness Method--Chan Si Gong

Beijing Sport University via XuetangX

Overview

Learn the ancient Chinese practice of Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling) through an 8-week course that progressively builds from fundamental movements to complex combinations. Master essential techniques starting with basic hand movements and advancing through a systematic progression of exercises involving the entire body - from neck to feet. Progress through carefully structured weekly modules covering rubbing hands, twining elbows, shoulder work, spinal movements, waist exercises, and specialized rotations. Explore various combinations including opening/closing, folding, twisting, and up/down movements in later weeks. Develop proper form and technique through detailed instruction of 24 distinct movements and combinations. Conclude with an appreciation of complete Chan Si Gong practice and final assessment. Perfect for those seeking to learn this traditional fitness method that promotes flexibility, coordination, and holistic wellness through spiral silk-reeling movements.

Syllabus

  • The First Week
    • 1.1 What is Chan Si Gong
    • 1.2How to practise Chan Si Gong
    • 2.1Rubbing Hands
    • 2.1Rubbing Hands
  • The Second Week
    • 2.1.Rubbing Hands
    • 2.2Twining Elbows
    • 2.3Drawing Back Shoulders
    • 2.4Folding Chest
  • The Third Week
    • 2.5Springing the Spine
    • 2.6Kneading the Waist
    • 2.7Swinging the Crotch
    • 2.8Winding Knee
  • The Fourth Week
    • 2.9Twisting Foot--Swinging Ankle, Rubbing Feet
    • 2.10Winding the Neck
    • 3.1Turning Arms Outward
    • 3.2Turning Arms Inward
  • The Fifth Week
    • 3.3Alternating Lateral Rotation
    • 3.4Alternating Oblique Rotation
    • 3.5Silk Twisting Up and Down
    • 3.6Spirally Drilling Upward
  • The Sixth Week
    • 4.1Combination of Opening and Closing Chan Si
    • 4.2Combination of Folding Chan Si
    • 4.3Combination of Twisting Chan Si
    • 4.4Combination of Up and Down Chan S
  • The Seventh Week
    • 4.5Combination of Huff and Puff Chan Si
    • 4.6Combination of Swinging Chan Si
    • 4.7 Combination of Pitching Chan Si
    • 4.8Combination of Rotating Chan Si
  • The Eighth Week
    • 5Appreciation Of Complete Chan Si Gong
  • Final Exam

    Taught by

    Wu Dong, Liu Jia, and Liu Xianfa

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