InternalMartial Arts

Qigong, Meditation & Internal Arts in Salt Lake City, Utah Cultivate Inner Strength, Balance, and Vitality

At the Chinese Shaolin Center of Utah, Tai Chi is only ONE of the many internal practices that we offer. We also integrate a comprehensive internal arts system within our Kung Fu & Tai Chi program designed to enhance physical health, mental clarity, and internal energy (Qi/Chi). Through the practice of Qigong (Chi Kung), Bagua (Pa Kua), Xingyi (Hsing I), and meditation, students develop greater balance, relaxation, and power from within.

Qigong (Chi Kung) – The Art of Energy Cultivation

Qigong is an ancient system of breathing techniques, meditative postures, dynamic or fluid movements designed to improve health, strengthen the body, and enhance Qi flow. Our Qigong training includes:

  Wai Dan Qigong (Hard)

• Ta Mo's I Chin Ching (Muscle/Tendon Change Classic)
• San He Chien (Iron Monk Training)
• Yueh Fei's 18 Continuous Postures (Se Pa Kwan)
• Yueh Fei’s 8 Brocades

  Nei Dan Qigong (Soft)

• Hou Tien Chi (Beginning Level Meditation)
• Hsien Tien Chi (Advance Level Meditation)
• Hua To's Five Animal Frolics (Wu Hsing Chuan)
• Ta Mo's Bone Marrow Washing

Bagua Zhang (Eight Trigram Palm) – The Art of Circular Motion

Bagua is a fluid and evasive internal martial art emphasizing constant motion, footwork, and circular movements to develop agility, strength, and adaptability. Training includes:

  Baguazhang (8 Triagram Palm)

• Classical Bagua Zhang
• 8 Animal Bagua Zhang
• Dragon Bagua Zhang
• Snake Bagua Zhang

  Pa Kua Weapons:

• Bagua Sun & Moon Forks
• Bagua Broadsword
• Bagua Seven Star Staff
• Bagua Spear

Xingyi Quan (Mind-Intent Boxing) – The Art of Direct Power

Xingyi Quan (Hsing I Chuan) is a direct, explosive martial art that focuses on linear movements, body alignment, and whole-body power generation. Our training covers:

  Xingyiquan (Mind/Form Fist)

• Xingyi 5 Roads
• Xingyi Linkage
• Xingyi 12 Animals
• Xingyi 2 Person Fighting Set
• Xingyi Entwine the Dragon Straight Sword
• Xingyi Six Harmonies Staff

Rare Internal Arts

At Chinese Shaolin Center of Salt Lake City, offer some of the rarest internal arts not available anywhere else in the state of Utah. Some of these rare internal arts include:

• Fu Chia Chien (Buddha Family Fist)
• Meteor Fist (Liu Hsing Ch’uan)
• 10,000 Lotuses Blooming (Ban Liang Hua Kun)

Meditation & Internal Training – Cultivating Stillness & Focus

Beyond martial applications, we teach traditional meditation techniques to develop mental clarity, emotional balance, and deep relaxation. Our methods include:

• Still Posture Meditation - Acheive Qi flow, relaxation and awareness through perfect body alignment
• Breath Control Techniques - Regulate and refine your breathing to calm the nervous system and energize the body
• Mindfulness Meditation - Cultivate present-moment awareness, reduce stress, and enhance focus through guided breathing and stillness.
• Visualization Meditation - Harness the power of the mind by creating mental imagery for introspection, inner peace, improved cognitive functions.
• Advanced Internal Energy Practices - Strengthen and balance your Qi for long-term vitality and martial application.

Start Your Internal Arts Journey Today!

Whether you’re looking to improve your health, deepen your martial arts practice, or explore the powerful world of Qigong, Bagua, and Xingyi, we invite you to train with us in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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