China Hand Kung Fu

Ba Duan Gin, or the 8 Pieces Of Brocade is a very common Chinese Qigong exercise. This form of Qigong was developed to improve one’s health. Bar Duan Gin is comprised of 2 parts, the first is Stretching and the 2nd is Self-Massage.

History of Bar Duan Gin

General Fei Yu created Bar Duan Gin about 1150. It is said he taught this form of Qigong to keep his soldiers and troops strong and well prepared for battle. General Fei Yu is also credited with creating Hsing Yi Chuan, Eagle Claw, Fanzi Chuan to mention a few.

General Yue Fei in battle against the Jurchen Kingdom of Jin, Song Dynasty.