Realisation of the neigong process of thickening the Chi, where, in specific Qigong exercises, the hands are used to root the energy, while stretching it through the body, we train the sinking and releasing process to stretch the Chi using the mind rather than the hands and realising that that stretch extends from the crown all the way through the body, arms into the ground underneath my feet.

We investigated using the hips to turn and ensuring that we remained in connection throughout our own bodies, as well as with our partner

We then went through how to repulse monkey, stepping, issuing through sinking, and how everything arrives all at once

How it strengthens the kidney energy and encourages the flow of energy up the spine, and is therefore good for health

How it strengthens the kidney energy and encourages the flow of energy up the spine, and is therefore good for health

We went through loosening 1 and then dove back into section 2 up to diagonal single whip with extra detail in how to created space by drawing back through sinking into the back foot

we experience sinking and releasing through the front leg and in the transition to "Fist Under the Elbow" we get to experience the necessity of being 100% in the right foot in order to turn the hips effortlessly from one corner to the other

Clarified how the standing exercise promotes and develops peng force in the body and intention in the mind. This peng force is then utilised through all postures and gives rise to different energetics, depending upon the posture.

from ward off right into Ward off left, that as we turn towards the corner, there is a definite shift of the central equilibrium

Loosening exercise 1 with attention on the sequential connecting of the shoulder blades, elbows, wrists, palms and fingertips with the sinking process to maintain connectivity throughout.

We discussed in brief, the merits of the Fujan White Crane system, which was the basis for my teacher's, teacher's, martial arts system