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The Chinese character Kung symbolizes physical power and the manifestation of this power in the natural movements of the body. The unity or natural integration of physical power and movement is the technique and power of Art. This Art is the means to nurturing the Ch'i or the flowing of the unseen life force. And this is called Kung.

In this book, Kung means the power of action and movement. This is like the movement of the Ch'i Kung sequence.

Ch'i and Kung have been explained separately to give a fuller understanding of what these terms mean. The two characters are applied in many different ways with different meanings.

Ch'i signifies the flowing of internal energy which is manifested in the sequence shown in the pictures. The flowing sequences suggest how the internal energy should be flowing inside.

Kung signifies the external power of Art. This is shown by the hand, body, and feet movements in the pictures.

Through the practice of Ch'i Kung, one gains the Art of internal and external power and strength.