Learning Jiangan

To learn most exercises systems, students must be shown by an instructor. This is especially true of arts such as Tai Chi, Yoga and most Qigong routines.

Jiangan is different. It mainly involves straightforward liner movement and clear points of action so that the intervention of an instructor to demonstrate is usually unnecessary. Moreover, there are currently very few Jiangan instructors so most students will find it more convenient to learn from written instructions.

Either of the two books published on the subject will serve as instruction manuals. "Chinese Wand Exercises", being out of print, is likely to be expensive and difficult to find but “Jiangan – The Chinese Health Wand” is available. Students in the UK can even order a copy from their local library.

Workshops, Classes & Demonstrations

Some students do require a few lessons or workshops to get them started. For details of workshops and classes in the UK please enquire via our contact page. Wands will be provided.

The Wand or Pole

There is no need to find bamboo to learn; beginners can easily learn with a piece of wooden dowel or broom handle so very little cost need be involved (see Wand).