Study guide consisting of explanations & graphics of the Opening the 9 Gates & Filling 8 Vessels-Intro Sets 1-8. Moving qigong, martial arts exercises, and components of fitness and many other subjects pertaining to mental and physical well being.

Table of contents:
Introduction of 9 Gates & 8 Vessels page 6
(general locations of these reservoirs)

Introduction to Ship Pal Gye 7
(history and background of these methods)

Benefits of exercise 8
(detailed description of what chi is and how
it is acquired, increased or loss)

Getting Started 9
(information to get you going)

Exercise Posture 1 12
(the heel vessel)

Exercise Posture 2 13
(the thrusting vessel)

Exercise Posture 3 14
(the governing &conception vessel)

Exercise Posture 4 15
(the belt vessel)

Exercise Posture 5 16
(the linking vessel)

Exercise Posture 6 17
(the thrusting vessel)

Exercise Posture 7 18
(the heel vessel)

Exercise Posture 8 19
(the thrusting vessel)

Fitness Record 20
(easy to follow journal to track progress)

Ship Pal Gye Exercise Sets (summary) 22

Exercise Set 1 24
Introduction to basic stances and hand positions. Focus on proper body alignments

Exercise Set 2 25
Various hand positions with more focus towards the wrists

Exercise Set 3 26
Combination of sets 1 & 2, requiring
more thought and coordination

Exercise Set 4 27
Increased focus on wrist, elbow & shoulder

Exercise Set 5 28
Increased focus on fingers, wrist, elbow,
shoulder and the meridians that they effect

Exercise Set 6 29
Similar benefits as all previous
with more attention to the spine

Exercise Set 7 30
Extra attention to the spine and fingers

Exercise Set 8 31
Most strenuous with added
focus to all joints & muscles

Fitness Record 32
(easy to follow journal to track progress)

Pal Ja Kwon 34
(exercises with resistance)

Fitness Record 36
(easy to follow journal to track progress)

Personal Notes Page 37

About the author 39