Programs Summary

The Golden Lotus series cultivates chi to stream through and restore balance to the physical and energy body. It functions similarly to ‘medical’ or ‘longevity’ chi gong, by absorbing and storing the mysterious luminescence that emanates from the full moon (known in Sanskrit as Soma). Applied in combination with the elemental meditation technique that is illustrated in the book Awakening the Third Eye, this graceful set awakens the capacity to become lucidly focused within ones dreams. Advanced dragon coiling is introduced in this sequence.

Whispering Palms is a signature form that transmits the fundamental esoteric keys for the entire movement family of Lo Ban Pai. It is a very deep energy cultivation practice and establishes a strong foundation for martial forms. This program instructs the practitioner in their internal integration with meditative awareness, which opens up the electromagnetic force to rise through the physical form and be utilized. It awakens the mysterious essence of one’s internal power.

Dragon’s Tears is the most trance-inducing of all the forms in Lo Ban Pai, which will prompt the practitioner to be guided by heart awareness to awaken the self within the highest vibrational frequency. This unique form is the master key to those who seek their freedom within the truth of their heart-path, for it will ultimately equip the seer to move forward with integrity and power within their life. This elegant sequence initiates the empty force as a powerful ally. Within this set are hidden static standing postures that develop the essence of Ling Kong Jing, which is the empty force that is initiated in connection to void consciousness.

Binding Roots is a partially moving form that utilizes half-moon stepping. Elegant and intensely magnetic, it beckons the void that is behind the universal chi. Binding Roots brings the cosmos into the temple of the body, whereby engaging with it one learns about the self through observing and experiencing the micro-macro interaction of the Tao expressing its mystery. This is the crowning jewel of the dynamic energy cultivation practices of the system and a unique manifestation of the internal art of Lo Ban Pai.

Shadow Fist Fundamentals introduces the initiate to the foundation of the Shadow Fist Kung Fu system of Lo Ban Pai. It is a dynamic set of movements that incorporate simultaneous attack and defense reflexive routines. This trains the physiological neural net to respond with speed and efficiency and correspondingly develops power and directness within the mood of the warrior.

The Plum Blossom set is the culminating integration of the dynamic coiling motions, awakened energy, and awareness cultivated through preceding practices. It expresses the heart of the warrior spirit actively – as a martial skill if required – but principally to provide energetic forbearance against the forces that seek to subdue one’s unique expression.

This program also includes a form called Beautiful Springtime, which is an integral part of the short-force martial arts application. Beautiful Springtime is taught in correspondence with the Plum Blossom and the Wooden Dummy.