Cloud Chi Studios Inc.

I have been studying and teaching Chinese martial arts for over 35 years. I am a YMAA Certified Instructor (certification diplomas: Coach Instructor, Taijiquan Instructor, Qigong Instructor and 5th level Chinna) for Dr. Yang, Jwing Ming, the famous Kung Fu, Chin-na and Qigong Master, and have been with him since 1987. I have also studied Taiji, Xingyi, Bagua, Weapons, Qigong and Tui-na massage under the eminent Master Liang Shou-Yu, and Master Chan Ching Kai. Using this knowledge, I have designed and implemented programs for improving the balance and health of seniors. These programs are now being utilized at hospital centers, Federal/State assisted living facilities, the MS Society and at Senior Centers in South Florida and New York City. I helped design and co-teach ‘Tai Chi and Fall Prevention’, an accredited CEU course with Professor Helen Cornely, head of FIU’s Dept. of Physical Therapy. I’ve been featured in and have written twelve articles for the international magazine “Inside Kung Fu”. Working with police, sheriffs, military police and friends in the FBI, I have condensed and distilled my years of experience to create “Open Hand Control, Compliance & Escort”; a system designed to be taught in a simplified module format to quickly train police and security forces in self-defense, combat and control/compliance & escort situations. This offensive use of Tai Chi specializes in using open hand controlling techniques, joint-locking and weapon disarms which minimize liability while maximizing safety. In 2000, I teamed up with Bill Garrison to form “Crisis Resolution Ltd”. This unique training program joins together the “Mental Martial Arts” training, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, hostage negotiation training and psycho-profiling that Bill is so famous for with the physical aspects of control & compliance that I excel in. Together we have designed a series of programs for the Baptist Hospital security forces and other organizations. I am a certified MEB/Asp Expandable Baton trainer, and (on the health side), a Physical Therapist, Sports Nutrition Advisor and a CPR trainer. I am the facilitator of the NYU grant for “Tai Chi and Parkinsons/Movement Disorders”, facilitated at the JCC of Manhattan, taught “Tai Chi for Frailty/ Injury” and “Tai Chi for Stroke Victims” at Mount Sinai Hospital and head the Qigong/Tai chi program at the Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mt. Sinai Hospital.

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL LINKS:
http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/geriatrics-and-aging/areas-of-care/martha-stewart-center-for-living/programs-and-services/tai-chi
http://www.mountsinai.org/patient-care/service-areas/geriatrics-and-aging/areas-of-care/martha-stewart-center-for-living/videos/full-version-of-tai-chi-demonstration
The Chinese Internal Martial Arts I Teach
Their are three generally known styles which emphasize Qi development more seriously than other styles and are therefore considered “internal”. These three styles are Taijiquan, Xingyiquan and Baguazhang. Before I discuss their differences, I would like to point out their similarities. First, they all concentrate on training the Qi circulation and building it up to a higher level. Second, they all emphasize a calm and peaceful mind. Finally, they all are very effective in improving health and longevity.

1. Taijiquan:
A. To smooth and help our Qi circulation, you must relax from the skin to the bone marrow and internal organs. To move Qi to any part of the body without stagnation, the body must be relaxed and the movements soft.
B. When Jing is emitted, it is soft like a whip; the power strong and penetrating.
C. The fighting strategy concentrates on defense. Training focuses on yielding, neutralizing, sticking, adhering, coiling in preparation to attacking.
D. Specializes in short and middle ranges.

2. Xingyiquan:
A. To smooth and help our Qi circulation, your body must be natural and comfortable.
B. Xingyi Jing is like rattan; soft in the beginning and hard at the end, manifesting like an exploding cannonball. When Jing is emitted, the body moves from a natural relaxed state and stiffens for an instant upon striking.
C. Specializes in short range. Kicks are limited at or below the groin.

3. Baguazhang:
A. The movements are not as soft as Taiji, yet softer than Xingyi. The main focus of training is the internal Qi and moving naturally.
B. Emphasizing circular movements and constant stepping, all of it’s movements combine neutralizing, sticking, coiling and adhering. Because energy and power are obtained from the walking and turning, Jing can be emitted, like a coiled spring unwinding, at any point.
C. Specializes at all ranges.

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Articles Appearing in “Inside Kung Fu”

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October 2009 Issue

“Slice and Dice - Chopping Palm”

June 2009 Issue

“Piercing Palm Pointers”

August 2006 Issue

“Respect the Blade - Defending Against the Knife”

March 2006 Issue

“Hooked on Bagua - the Mechanics of Deerhook Swords”

December 2005 Issue

“Power of the Drill - Increasing Punching Power through Torque”

“The Line in the Circle - the Straight Sword of Bagua Zhang”

December 2003 Issue

“Rock, Paper, Scissors - Xing Yi's Game to Mastery”

June 2003 Issue

"Twist & Shout" - the Martial Applications of Tai Chi's Brush Knee”

Feb. 2003 Issue

“Deer Hook Swords: Bagua's Deadly Duo”

December 2000 Issue

“Tai Chi in the Rain Forest”

Lewis Paleias Biography