Pacific Martial Arts Foundation

1992 Michael Conniry Sa bom Nim with Grand Master Chun S*k Kim (founder of the International Tang Soo Do Federation ) in Pennsylvania and 1993 in San Diego, California.

1968 GM Michael Conniry kicking.

GM Michael Conniry with Grand Master William Clingan twenty years ago and still together in Tang Soo Do!

Grand Master Jong Hyan Lee about 1976, He arrived in San Diego, Calif, in 1962 and began teaching Tang Soo Do. He was GM Conniry's teacher.

GM Michael Conniry 1969 Balboa Park, San Diego, CA.

Masayuki Shimabukuro,Hanshi teaching a Iaijutsu (Iaido) class at the Pacific Martial Arts Foundation,1996. He taught many classes there in the 1980's and 1990's. Michael Conniry is to the right in the picture.

☯️ QI GONG - MICRO COSMIC ORBIT ☯️

In Qi Gong, the Microcosmic Orbit is an internal meditative practice of circulating vital energy (qi) through two main pathways: the Governor Vessel (Du meridian), which runs up the back along the spine, and the Conception Vessel (Ren meridian), which runs down the front of the body. By creating this circular flow, the practice aims to harmonize yin and yang energies, balance the body's systems, and cultivate vitality.

The pathway

* Up the back: Energy is mentally guided up the spine along the Governor Vessel, from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, and then down the front of the face to the mouth area.

* Down the front: From the mouth area, the energy flows down the front of the body. through the throat, chest, and abdomen, returning to the perineum and the starting point.

The purpose

* Energy circulation: The practice creates a continuous loop that circulates energy throughout the body.

* Yin and Yang balance: It helps to create a balance between the yin (Conception Vessel on the front) and yang (Governor Vessel on the back) energies.

* Harmonization and vitality: By circulating and blending the different types of qi, the practice can lead to a harmonious and balanced body, mind, and spirit.

* Reconnection: It is said to reconnect the energy pathways that were once one in the womb before being separated after birth.