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Originally Posted by bamboo Does shaolin have its own chi exercises or they incorporate from other arts like chi kung? | In Shaolin we develope our chi thoroug focused breathing exercises, meditation, sound focus and yes Chi Gong. Chi Gong to my knowledge derived from Shaolin. Chi is developed in Kung Fu the same as you would develope your muscles and skill while taking the art. Some of our breathing techniques are very Yogistic aswell. My control of Chi is at a very beginners level right now. You will find that Aikido and Kung Fu have very similar chi "cultivation" exercises.
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