In this workshop, participants will learn some of the fundamentals of Qigong, which can help align mind and body for an enlightened approach to physical skill, grace, and power. Qigong is an ancient Chinese art form of exploring and mastering subtle movement in our bodies. In traditional Chinese dance, many of the concepts of movement and structure are adapted from Qigong. Zhao Jilong has been practicing Qigong and Kung Fu since he was five years old. His specialty is internal power, which includes things similar to the “five-point-palm-exploding-heart-technique” from Kill Bill, but also seemingly unrelated skills, such as writing calligraphy and playing the zither. Master Zhao is also the host of several popular Chinese TV documentaries about traditional Chinese martial arts, as well as the K-1 Global Kung Fu Ambassador.

The Zhao Jilong Residency is sponsored by Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.