nei gong and shi dan-qiu
Shi Dan-Qiu founded the Tai Chi Gong Fu School in 2004 and went on to establish the Nei Gong Center for Health and Wellness in 2014. Nei Gong means internal training in Chinese. The Chinese martial arts such as Yiquan, Taijiquan, Xingyiquan, and Baguazhang, which Dan-Qiu has trained and studied for decades, demand deep concentration and powerful visualization, which are internal training, or training with mind. Nei Gong for Health and Wellness highlights the vital role of the mind in achieving lasting health and well-being. In today’s busy world, nurturing both body and mind has never been more important. By blending ancient Chinese martial arts and modern Chinese wisdom with Western medical insights, Nei Gong for Health and Wellness aims to empower people to enhance their health and live more balanced, vibrant lives.
Shi Dan-Qiu was born in Guiyang, China. His parents were originally from Shanghai. Dan-Qiu has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Organic Chemical Engineering from Nanjing University of Science & Technology, Nanjing, China. He also holds the titles of Assistant Engineer of Chemical Technologies and Information Engineer of Science and Technologies.
Shi Huai-Ju (the father of Shi Dan-Qiu) was a faithful disciple of master Gu Li-Sheng and had arranged for Shi Dan-Qiu to follow in his footsteps. Gu Li-Sheng was a disciple of Grand Master Yang Shao-Hou. Dan-Qiu started learning Chinese Martial Arts from master Gu at the age of five. At the age of fifteen Dan-Qiu started Taijiquan training under the tutelage of master Gu. Dan-Qiu was also introduced to TCM by master Gu Li-Sheng. When Gu visited patients, he took Dan-Qiu with him. Master Gu also taught Dan-Qiu how to feel the pulse of the patients. This was his first experience in TCM. Gu also dictated herbal prescriptions to Dan-Qiu and he helped Gu in preparing the herbs. Gu also instructed Dan-Qiu how to perform tuina massage. Dan-Qiu and Gu’s other pupils also practiced acupuncture on each other as part of their instruction.
Dan-Qiu had also received an additional three years of Taijiquan instruction from master Zhang Zhuo-Xing in the late 20 TH century. In addition to Taijiquan, Dan-Qiu has also specialized in Xingyiquan (via Li Tian-Ji) and Baguazhang (via Jiang Rong-Qiao).
Not satisfied with what he has reached, Dan-Qiu started his study of Yiquan in 2002. He has received formal instruction from the Yiquan masters Yao Cheng-Guang, Yao Cheng-Rong, Cui Rui-Bing, Bo Jia-Cong, and special lessons from Li Lin-Jing (Shi Jia Zhuang, Hebei). The Yiquan studies of Dan-Qiu are now under the tutelage of Yao Cheng-Rong. Dan-Qiu has also accumulated more than 20 years of experience in Qigong, the art of cultivating internal energy.
Dan-Qiu has decoded the precious classical theory of Tai Chi Chuan, which was last edited in 1881 by Tai Chi Chuan Master Li Yi-Yu (1832-1892). The training system of Tai Chi Chuan at Nei Gong strictly follows this classical theory. From 2012-2020, Dan-Qiu was made Technical Director for the Chinese Internal Martial Arts division of the Netherlands Federation for the Martial Arts (Nederlandse Federatie voor Krijgskuntend). Currently, Dan-Qiu is made Technical Advisor for Dutch Tai Chi Chuan Foundation (Stichting Taijiquan Nederland).
Dan-Qiu’s native language is Chinese. He researches both the Classic texts and newest developments in Chinese Martial Arts and TCM coming from China. This allows Dan-Qiu to make the newest techniques and treatment methods available for use in the Netherlands.
Dan-Qiu hopes to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of those who seek training and treatment at Nei Gong.
You’re also welcome to view some recent videos of Dan-Qiu explaining some basic principles (click here to watch). Would you like to know what Nei Gong and Shi Dan-Qiu can do for your Wellness and Health? Please send an email to info@neigong.nl for more information.