Kempomaster

Many of you have read my case reports as i post those to give you an idea of the healing possibilities of Taoist Medicine and Medical Qigong. I'd like to take a moment to talk about experiences I have had from my first Michael Lomax - Stillness/Movement Seminar and will follow-up with 2nd, 3rd , etc seminar -- actually I've lost count because to me the number doesn't matter as much as the new learnings that I have from each seminar. Kempomaster - here -- I suppose you might refer to me as one of Michael's "senior students" -- not reflective of my age - 54 yrs young. At the time of my 1st seminar -- about 4 yrs ago I had been practicing Martial Arts for over 30 yrs - applying energy channel knowledge to Martial Applications since the mid 1980's, read countless books on Qigong, studied with several individuals that had been taught Chi Kung. (note: I wasn't feeling anything energetically in what we were doing in Chi Kung). We were having dramatic effects with the Martial moves - but we were just playing with the energy. A few healing techniques were shared -- they seemed to work on simple problems - slight sprain, headache, etc. My journey to today - however, started some 27 yrs ago when my son was born. He was extremely sick and the doctors didn't expect him to live through the night. Around 3:00 am that night, I walked down to the intensive care nursery to see him and i petitioned God -- "I know you're healing light exists, please step in and heal my son or give me the ability to use the light" At that point I was directed to point my hand at my son and shine the light on him, Erik had several different monitors on him - Heart Rate, oxygen saturation, and respirations, as I pointed my hand at him -- the monitors began to change -- they started to drop into normal range. I thought - damn I am losing my mind. I was directed to point my hand again -- and once again the same result. I promised God that if my son was healed -- I would do the work that he wanted me to do. I kept getting a feeling that he wanted me to be a priest. i didn't want to be a priest. Next day, we had a priest come in to pray -- once again I was directed to point my hand at Erik -- this time a gave it all I was worth. the priest, my wife, and myself - witnessed the monitors drop into the normal range and this time they stayed there. Uh-oh am I going to have to become a priest? This thought dogged me for the next 22 yrs -- I knew I was supposed to point my hands at people and heal -- but people would probably think I am nuts. So that is where the journey began -- then i tripped over a couple of healing techniques -- Oh, perhaps i was onto something. I had visited an acupuncturist in Indianapolis for feet problems -- happened to tell him about my interest...he said well then you'll be going to next weeks seminar - it's almost in your backyard - brazil, IN (oddly enough the acupuncturist has never been to one of Michael's seminars) -- But I was sure excited about going. So, I signed up and attended my first seminar. We probably started with some basic Qigong exercises (I was familiar - sort of with them , yet they FELT different) the we practiced Gift of the Tao. At that point I was starting to heat up and the palms of my hands started glowing -- Just Like they had been evertime I thought God was trying to tell me - Son, you are to be a healer! Sortly after, we did Standing Stillness Movement. I thought -- cool -- i am a Martial Artist, I can stand for a long time with really good balance. Well heck, I started bouncing all over the place -- swinging forward and side to side. Almost falling over -- what the heck was going on? Stillness-Movement was going on! This was the real stuff...nothing like anything I had dabbled in before. This stuff lit me up AND I could feel the energy. Very subtle at first - then it kept getting thicker and hotter. Then when Michael started to project energy to me and beging to transfer the information contained in the lineage -- i was practically blown away. I felt like a space ship taking off for outer space...it was difficult to keep my feet on the ground. WOW -- thats about all I can say about that (sort of Forrest Gump). I had never experienced anything like it in my life. And my experiences would continue. The point though that transformed my life was when Michael was going to do a Healing demonstration. I wondered how he was going to do it. THEN -- HE POINTED HIS HAND AT THE PATIENT AND BEGAN PROJECTING ENERGY. Well God might as well have slapped me in the head and said -- boy you are a slow learner, I have been trying to tell you for 22 years that this is what i want you to do. I had tears running down my face -- to finally find out that this is how it's done. Now, that simplifies the fact that there are many techniques contained in the system/lineage that are specific for treating certain ailments, but. by God I'd been looking for this for ages. And I was actually able to do Healings after the 1st weekend seminar. These were transforming healings -- not where the patient said - I think it's better, but, those watching and the patient had comments like - you can see the difference or the pain is all gone. I can't tell you how exciting that was for me -- matter of fact i was afraid Michael was have to tell me to calm down -- that is an important part of utilizing the Medical Qigong -- remain calm, but when you've been looking for so long and finally got the answer - well this has transformed my life. And what about that stuff about being a priest? Well, I spread the word every chance I get. I feel people need to know the truth about healing - Medical Qigong, Taoist Medicine, Stillness-Movement, how light can transform your life, and yes there is a God and he does work in mysterious ways. Many of my case reports involve complex syncronicity that simply put me where God wanted me to help others. If you want to know the truth about Stillness-Movement -- i would encourage you to attend a workshop and find out for yourself. It is powerful stuff -- everytime i attend a workshop - I learn something new or refine a technique and it gets better. Then, usually within days of my new learning I will come across a patient with an ailment that will benefit from what I just learned. I will follow-up in a future post about learnings from 2nd and 3rd seminars -- and how long does it take until you can get benefit from the Gift of the Tao moves ( 1 seminar), plus there are now several senior students at seminars to give extra individual help, before, during, or after the seminar. So If you have questions that you would like a student to answer -- then hit me back and I will give the straight stuff on what goes on. Until then... Thanks Brion aka Kempomaster

Many of you have read my case reports as i post those to give you an idea of the healing possibilities of Taoist Medicine and Medical Qigong. I'd like to take a moment to talk about experiences I have had from my first Michael Lomax - Stillness/Movement Seminar and will follow-up with 2nd, 3rd , etc seminar -- actually I've lost count because to me the number doesn't matter as much as the new learnings that I have from each seminar. Kempomaster - here -- I suppose you might refer to me as one of Michael's "senior students" -- not reflective of my age - 54 yrs young. At the time of my 1st seminar -- about 4 yrs ago I had been practicing Martial Arts for over 30 yrs - applying energy channel knowledge to Martial Applications since the mid 1980's, read countless books on Qigong, studied with several individuals that had been taught Chi Kung. (note: I wasn't feeling anything energetically in what we were doing in Chi Kung). We were having dramatic effects with the Martial moves - but we were just playing with the energy. A few healing techniques were shared -- they seemed to work on simple problems - slight sprain, headache, etc. My journey to today - however, started some 27 yrs ago when my son was born. He was extremely sick and the doctors didn't expect him to live through the night. Around 3:00 am that night, I walked down to the intensive care nursery to see him and i petitioned God -- "I know you're healing light exists, please step in and heal my son or give me the ability to use the light" At that point I was directed to point my hand at my son and shine the light on him, Erik had several different monitors on him - Heart Rate, oxygen saturation, and respirations, as I pointed my hand at him -- the monitors began to change -- they started to drop into normal range. I thought - damn I am losing my mind. I was directed to point my hand again -- and once again the same result. I promised God that if my son was healed -- I would do the work that he wanted me to do. I kept getting a feeling that he wanted me to be a priest. i didn't want to be a priest. Next day, we had a priest come in to pray -- once again I was directed to point my hand at Erik -- this time a gave it all I was worth. the priest, my wife, and myself - witnessed the monitors drop into the normal range and this time they stayed there. Uh-oh am I going to have to become a priest? This thought dogged me for the next 22 yrs -- I knew I was supposed to point my hands at people and heal -- but people would probably think I am nuts. So that is where the journey began -- then i tripped over a couple of healing techniques -- Oh, perhaps i was onto something. I had visited an acupuncturist in Indianapolis for feet problems -- happened to tell him about my interest...he said well then you'll be going to next weeks seminar - it's almost in your backyard - brazil, IN (oddly enough the acupuncturist has never been to one of Michael's seminars) -- But I was sure excited about going. So, I signed up and attended my first seminar. We probably started with some basic Qigong exercises (I was familiar - sort of with them , yet they FELT different) the we practiced Gift of the Tao. At that point I was starting to heat up and the palms of my hands started glowing -- Just Like they had been evertime I thought God was trying to tell me - Son, you are to be a healer! Sortly after, we did Standing Stillness Movement. I thought -- cool -- i am a Martial Artist, I can stand for a long time with really good balance. Well heck, I started bouncing all over the place -- swinging forward and side to side. Almost falling over -- what the heck was going on? Stillness-Movement was going on! This was the real stuff...nothing like anything I had dabbled in before. This stuff lit me up AND I could feel the energy. Very subtle at first - then it kept getting thicker and hotter. Then when Michael started to project energy to me and beging to transfer the information contained in the lineage -- i was practically blown away. I felt like a space ship taking off for outer space...it was difficult to keep my feet on the ground. WOW -- thats about all I can say about that (sort of Forrest Gump). I had never experienced anything like it in my life. And my experiences would continue. The point though that transformed my life was when Michael was going to do a Healing demonstration. I wondered how he was going to do it. THEN -- HE POINTED HIS HAND AT THE PATIENT AND BEGAN PROJECTING ENERGY. Well God might as well have slapped me in the head and said -- boy you are a slow learner, I have been trying to tell you for 22 years that this is what i want you to do. I had tears running down my face -- to finally find out that this is how it's done. Now, that simplifies the fact that there are many techniques contained in the system/lineage that are specific for treating certain ailments, but. by God I'd been looking for this for ages. And I was actually able to do Healings after the 1st weekend seminar. These were transforming healings -- not where the patient said - I think it's better, but, those watching and the patient had comments like - you can see the difference or the pain is all gone. I can't tell you how exciting that was for me -- matter of fact i was afraid Michael was have to tell me to calm down -- that is an important part of utilizing the Medical Qigong -- remain calm, but when you've been looking for so long and finally got the answer - well this has transformed my life. And what about that stuff about being a priest? Well, I spread the word every chance I get. I feel people need to know the truth about healing - Medical Qigong, Taoist Medicine, Stillness-Movement, how light can transform your life, and yes there is a God and he does work in mysterious ways. Many of my case reports involve complex syncronicity that simply put me where God wanted me to help others. If you want to know the truth about Stillness-Movement -- i would encourage you to attend a workshop and find out for yourself. It is powerful stuff -- everytime i attend a workshop - I learn something new or refine a technique and it gets better. Then, usually within days of my new learning I will come across a patient with an ailment that will benefit from what I just learned. I will follow-up in a future post about learnings from 2nd and 3rd seminars -- and how long does it take until you can get benefit from the Gift of the Tao moves ( 1 seminar), plus there are now several senior students at seminars to give extra individual help, before, during, or after the seminar. So If you have questions that you would like a student to answer -- then hit me back and I will give the straight stuff on what goes on. Until then... Thanks Brion aka Kempomaster

Yes - as a matter of fact I have taken Michael Lomax's Certification course. The course took me approximately 3 years to complete and I had to commit to travel to get to Michaels' workshops. In addition, I have set up several workshops in my home town - Terre Haute, IN. The effort to set-up and coordinate a workshop can be rather extensive the 1st time you set the workshop up, however, it is worth the time and effort. Because, the workshop is then closer to home - so less travel for you and once you figure out all the ins and outs of setting the event up -- well then you have it figured out. I thoroughly enjoyed the time I have spent learning from Michael and continue to attend workshops. Without exception, I learn something new at every workshop I attend. This learning can be a reinforcement of something that I picked-up in the past, a new technique, or a learning from trying to teach others the healing techniques or specific energetic moves from the gift of the tao. Are you considering signing up for Michaels Certification? If so and you have any questions please feel free to ask me by e-mail or if you will be at the Springfield, MO workshop i will be happy to answer any questions. Thanks, Brion aka Kempomaster

New case History: Approximately 80 yr old female pt w/right hip pain due to a hip fracture that has not healed. Pt Also suffers from pain on the lower part of the same leg (right leg) from just above the knee to her ankle. In addition, the patient has had her left foot amputated from just above the ankle. this amputation was a result of extreme rheumatoid arthritis which caused a deformity in her ankle/foot that resulted in the ankle collapsing and resulting in her inability to walk. The othopedic doctors decided her best chance to remain mobile was to amputate her foot and then fit her with a prosthetic lower leg/foot. This has also caused pain in her left leg. The patient rated her overall level of pain prior to 1st treatment of a 9 on a scale of 1 to 10, with a 10 being unbearable pain. Action: 1st treatment -- direct Qi projection to the right hip, upper and lower leg, and foot, to open all channels on the leg. Plus, energy projection to left leg including the area where the patient had previously had a (left) foot. Pull sick qi from both legs. Project Qi to back, kidneys, spine, Bai Hue. Result: watched sick qi rush out the left leg as i was projecting to the right leg, pt continually twicthed throughout the treatment and reported a deep heat sensation throughout her body and through her legs. Then she noticed an incredibly calm effect over her entire body. Afterwards, she rated her pain as having decreased to a level 4 on a scale of 1 to 10. 2nd Treatment and 3rd Treatment: Did a similar energy projection to the 1st treatment -- however, after initial energy projection i switched to "High Level" energy projection as taught to me by Michael Lomax -- continued the "High Level" treatment for approx 10 minutes. Result: The patient was absolutely amazed at the results -- she said that for the 1st time in ages (she couldn't remember when) her leg pain was gone but even more impressive her hip pain was now gone. A personal observation was that the patients physical appearance was approx 10 yrs younger in age and the energy field surrounding her body was in fact glowing as she smiled to thank me for the treatment. This case report is just another example of the power of Medical Qigong as used from the Stillness-Movement Lineage. I have never failed to get a positive response from using the "high Level " technique. Thanks Brion Kempomaster

Glad to hear that you will be attending another workshop. I learn something new at every workshop i attend. I pay attention to what is going on and sometimes what is not in front of you can serve as a lesson -- so i scan the room to see what others are doing, what questions do they have, are they having a hard time understanding a move, etc plus, i am planning on attending the Springfield, MO workshop and the next workshop in UK. I had a great experience in London -- i treasure the friendships that I made and look forward to more fish n chips and visiting the Pubs. I just couldn't get the Pub to turn on the Packer game instead of Rugby -- they might have run me out of the country had i pushed it. Thanks Brion Kempomaster

Kempomaster again -- typically I wait for responses to a post before I post again -- but I can't help myself. This case involves and animal . Killian the Quarterhorse. Killian is a big beautiful Chestnut fella that was supposed to be a race horse, but, didn't make it as a race horse. He is owned by my Veterinary Doc that takes care of my dog -- I had worked on several dogs for the clinic and others and the Vet was curious to know if I could help Killian. She said they had tried an expert Equine Vet, a Chiropractor, and acupuncture but -- nothing had helped. Killian's problem - I am not a horse expert -- my diagnosis was that he had a "hitch" in his "giddy-up". Basically his SI Joint on the right hip was out of wack. When horse walk, trot, etc their back feet should land in the imprint left by the front foot. Killian instead would drag his right foot and limp. This had been going on for 2 years, in addition Killian had also been "cribbing" which means he would chew on wooden fences - a sign he was in a lot of pain. Treatment -- Taoist Neuro-energetic treatment, Qi projection down spine, and on SI joint, down both legs -- Pull sick Qi. During treatment -- the Vet watched the entire treatment - she was amazed -- Killian started yawning - non-stop, she said OH, MY he is getting relaxed, he yawned so big we almost joined him, his eyes got real heavy, and he was sinking into a sleep, BUT, when I started projecting energy -- his eyes GOT HUGE, and he turned around too see what the heck was going on. His eyes said it all -- I don't know how you are doing that, but, don't stop. What was extra cool --the Vet had several other horses that were casual observers up until I started projecting energy -- that was when they all poked their heads out of the stall and there eyes were as big as Killian's. WHAT DO YOU THINK THEY WERE SEEING? Several them started talking -- horse talk -- whinny etc. RESULTS: After 1 treatment (which took me approx 1 hr and 45 mins) the Vet allowed Killian to run some circles in the indoor arena. She was flabbergasted. He was no longer dragging the right foot. He walked normal, trotted normal. Of course she was hesitant -- nothing else had worked. Her husband -- doesn't believe in this stuff -- but commented that it looked like it helped. Follow-up: I gave Killian 2 additional treatments -- part of it was cuz I liked Killian. He was so thankful, and he enjoyed the treatment so much. When I was working on his neck , I had done one side and was walking to the other and he quickly turned and put his head down and positioned his neck right where I left off. Overall results: I stopped out to visit Killian and he was out in the pasture -- the Vet whistled and he came galloping over to see me -- he no longer had a hitch in his giddy-up and wasn't cribbing (chewing wood). I'd say the results were once again nothing short of amazing. I expect these kind of results but I am always amazed at how well they work. AND I bet I have a friend for life in Killian. Questions or Comments -- please post any questions you have. Thank, Brion aka Kempomaster

Good evening/morning/ or afternoon -- Kempomaster here and it has been a while since I have offered some case reports of Taoist Neuro-Energetic Medicine -- I have been too busy with work and patients, patients, and you guessed it more patients. Sometimes -- they just call me out of "the blue-clear sky" (Forrest Gump) as did the patient I will describe in my 1st case report. Female patient, approx 36 yrs old. I have knwn her for about 15 years, but, we hadn't spoken or run into each other for about 3 years. Kyra -- remembered my Birthday (I had briefly wondered how her life was going just a few days before contact)which was August 22nd -- which happened to be the last day of our Terre Haute Workshop, Kyra said she had happened across an old calendar (no I'm not that old) and saw my birthday marked so she decided to call andwish me a happy birthday. When i asked how she was doing she explained -- not well. She had been having migraines on a daily basis, her back muscles would stiffen up, she would become extremely sensitive to light and she would vomit several times. The headaches had become so bad that she had not been able to work for the past 2 years -- because she would usually end up going home sick anyway. Plus she had lost substantial weight due to daily vomiting. I offered to help her by using Taoist Neuro-Energetic Medicine. She didn't care what it was called if it would help. Now - she had tried a number of remedies -- chiropractor, Medical Doctor, an excellent massage therapist (renowned in the Terre Haute area). But, none of the treatments had helped the migraines. 1st Treatment -- approx 1 month ago -- complete Taoist Treatment -- takes me about 1 hour to complete. then Qi projection around the spine, pull sick Qi throughout, OPEN ENERGY GATES at WRISTS, Qi projection per Michael Lomax regimen to open neck. results -- 1 week post treatment -- the patient reports NO MIGRAINE HEADACHES! The first time in over 2 years with No headaches and No Vomiting. She was excited about the results -- but still on guard -- fearing they would come back. 2nd Treatment -- 1 week after the 1st treatment. Same treatment as before -- Taoist Energetic, Qi Projection, Energy Gates opened. One week after the 2nd treatment -- the patient is so incredibly happy. Her Words - "this has changed my Life." She said - her husband and her have discussed the possibility that she can now go back to work. She was so excited - she had a blabber mouth experience -- couldn't stop telling me how happy and thankful she was. The fact is the Taoist Medicine simply works -- as you will read in additional posts I have used the taoist Treatment for all types of ailments and I always see results -- usually the results are mind blowing -- amazing, I have had numerous patients describe the results as amazing -- there is no other word to describe their transformation. I post these cases for your benefit. If you are thinking about learning this art -- take the next step forward and learn the Taoist Medicine from Michael. The more I practice it -- the more i use it, the more i use it the more i want to use it. It is amazing. As always i welcome any questions or comments. Thanks, Brion aka Kempomaster

I apologize that it has taken me a few days to answer your question...and it may take me more than one post to actually get to the root of the knowledge in the energy. First, I see different images during stillness-movement and when I am getting energy projected to me from Michael. What I saw -- as my previous statement said -- was like the end of a movie reel -- symbols etc flash by in an instant, so what flashed by appeared to be symbols and writings that I didn't recognize -- almost looked like arabic text, thus, my reaction - "what the hell was that?" Then i started to piece the puzzle together, every time I attend a workshop - we practice Stillness, Gift of the Tao, other Qigong, and learn new medical Techniques - and almost without fail - I will run into someone (within days of the workshop) that will benefit from me utilizing the technique(s) that I was just taught. So, when we are healing others - we project energy with INTENT -- them same is true with the Teacher projecting Energy to the student -- but on a much higher level. The energy projection contains the knowledge contained in the Lineage and each person will be ready for a certain amount of knowledge at each successive workshop. Sometimes we are working on a problem -- be it complex or otherwise -- suddenly -- we can see the answer to our problem. So, the question was asked -- did i learn from what I saw -- YES, YES, and YES I learned from what I saw. Many times when I am working a healing - I will get a direction -- almost like a voice that tells me -- do this, now do this - now the healing is done. Check with the patient -- wow - they will say I feel so much better. I have watched many other "Healers" that are long-time students of Michael -- and they have the same ability -- know where to start with a patient, know when to switch to a different type of energy projection, and know when the work is done. This "Knowing" comes from the Lineage and the energy projections from the Teacher (Michael) that have the info energetically encoded in the system. The more one practices, the bigger and better their connection is with the lineage and the more aha moments they will have. So - did I see knowledge. YES -- but knowledge is sort of abstract -- we know we have it, but we can't hold it in our hands . Sure a book -- but that's written words -- the knowledge is contained in those words and it's not our knowledge until we digest it. The put it to use, Now, I recognize the energy projection -- when it comes my way -- and understand it is often pure knowledge of the Stillness-Movement Lineage for me to use when I am ready. I hope this helps to explain the enrgetic phenomena that I experienced. Thanks Brion Kempomaster

Oh, I have had to browse through this discussion and ponder what thoughts I might add. from a teachers perspective - I have to agree with snowmonki regarding a student that presses the teacher in what I would regard as a disrespectful manner being in danger of either receiving NO Teaching, In Correct Teaching, or never receiving the core information that would make that system of knowledge truly useful. I am first speaking from a martial arts point of view. i have studied with several top Masters - (the Late) professor Wally Jay, (the late) Professor Remy Presas, Professor George Dillman, Grandmaster William Higginbotham, Grandmaster David Gonzales. I can assure you that none of these individuals would tolerate someone challenging their manner of teaching. Ask all the questions that you want -- they will answer, tell them or the world that what they are offering is bullfeathers and most of them would tell you to leave and not bother them. Choose to stay and bother them -- and God help you. I am reminded of a fellow that challenged Professor Dillman -- his brazilian fighting skill was superior to Professors and he was willing to show him at one of Professors seminars -- disrespectful trying to make the teacher look bad -- and as the person found out a bad idea. So, this person tried to take Professor down so he could choke him out, Professor damn near broke the guys neck as he threw him across the room with a move from a Kata out of the Art (Kempo) that we train in. I have not seen this fellow back at seminars and due to his attitude he has missed out on the opportunity to learn the bunkai/tuite contained in Kempo. Yes, he can study elsewhere, but, if he keeps his attitude he will NEVER be shown anything that would be considered a SECRET of the system. YES, there are secrets that are only shared with the most trusted students. Now - in regards to the questions that have arisen about Certification and "Transmission" of knowledge... I believe I should begin with saying that I have been through Michael Lomax's Certification Program. I was first looking at a Certification by a different well known Qigong teacher and found that the cost of the other program was quite a bit more pricey than Michaels. But, price isn't everything -- getting useful knowledge that you can use in your life is what we are really talking about aren't we. So if the pricey one -- charged $50,000 but his was System was the Holy Grail and Michaels Stillness-Movement costs $1000 to be in the Certification Program and your seminar costs is reduced by $50 per seminar so it might roughly equal out to the $1000 investment over time, but his system doesn't compare to the Holy Grail then cheaper wasn't better. However, I've been involved in Martial Arts for 35+ years -- studied with what many would agree are outstanding Masters of their Art. I believe I can recognize a great teacher when I hear them present and when i practice what they have taught me. I do mean practice...I don't mean I read the book and tried it 10 times and it didn't work. No, I mean put some real time and effort behind what I am doing -- hours per day, I start to see results and i will increase the time I spend practicing. from the very 1st class/seminar that i studied with Michael Lomax I was able to do Medical Qigong. The cases that came to me in the early days of my study were pretty much simple cases - Headache, Neck pain, Shoulder Pain, Sprained Ankle. However, from the beginning my treatment results were amazing -- usually 100% response rate -- where i would make a significant difference - headache gone, no more neck pain etc. I just needed to listen/pay attention and even though a person might be telling someone else about their pain - if the spirit moved me to offer to help then I would offer to help. Now almost 4 years later the cases that I get are much more complicated - Lou Gehrig's Disease, Bone cancer, Severe Hip Pain - requiring a hip replacement, Post stroke Patient. These cases have become more complicated because my ability to treat them has grown and grown and grown with each additional seminar I have attended. I have never failed to learn something new at each seminar. Sometimes its just a reminder of what I've already learned -- a tool that I had in my tool box that I wasn't using. Then within days of the workshop -- I will encounter someone that will need me to use this technique on their case. This is where the book is most helpful. Most people will read the book and think OK that was interesting. But how many will actually take their investment to the next level. Read the book, attend a workshop -- then you have that AH Ha experience -- thats what he was talking about. Then re-read the book and start learning the info and using it in you daily life. The Medical Qigong techniques are priceless! I have outlined each technique complete with an outline of the body, the channels being treated etc as a reminder. Then when i have a case - for instance an Asthma Patient -- I review the info prior to treatment (you can read a previous post about this case report) and my results have baffled many Medical Doctors in my community (I treat mostly Medical Doctors, Nurses, or the Doctors staff) For me, settling on Michael Lomax and Stillness-Movement was easy -- I know a good teacher when i come acroos one. I had been around others that thought they knew Qigong -- but I wasn't feeling anything -- I went home and tried over and over. However, from the beginning i could feel the Qi and while he was projecting to me (at the time I didn't realize he was projecting - he was behind me during Standing Stillness) I was bouncing all over the place, I thought I had lost my ability to stand still -- heck i was an accomplished Martial Artist I had great balance, as i swerved in all directions. But, it was about the 3rd or 4th seminar in which Michale projected energy to me that I finally got it...I SAW THE KNOWLEDGE IN THE ENERGY, IT WAS LIKE THE END OF A MOVIE REEL -- ZOOM it went by and thought- what the hell was that? Then I understood that this is a true lineage in which the info is passed on energetically and you get the info that you have earned on each projection. This is Kung Fu man -- Time and Effort. If you are not willing to put in the time and effort -- then don't. If you just want to dabble in this and that -- then go ahead it doesn't really matter to me as you are the one missing out. But, perhaps you aren't meant to be part of this lineage -- only you know for sure The Certification program, though, is well worth the investment and i am proud to say that I Am Certified by Michael Lomax. I am also committed to doing all i can to help keep Michael from retiring -- the firing is burning deep inside me and this is one of my greatest accomplishments to date. Thanks for reading. Brion Kempomaster

Manitou, It was great to meet you at the Springfield Workshop. I am always amazed at the new things I pick-up or hear again -- then suddenly I have a need to use. The technique that Michael had shown me a few years earlier for people having trouble with their speech. Suddenly I had a patient (ALS PT) having speech difficulties and I had to rewind my memory bank to a workshop in Canada. I then had Michael go back over the treatment with me and the treatment definitely made a difference for the patient. I also have a great memory of the Springfield workshop -- I was doing Gift of the Tao in the parking lot -- and had a small kestral (Hawk) start flying directly overhead (I'd say he was spiralling quite nicely with the energy) and i've noticed that I seem to attract Hawks now when I do Gift of the Tao outdoors. I hope you had a great workshop and perhaps We'll get chance to run into each other at a future workshop. I am always willing to help anyone with questions. Thanks, Brion Kempomaster

Just a quick follow-up to the case report of the asthma patient. Summary: 16 yr old female pt w/10 + year history of asthma. Prior to treatment the patient had been using rescue inhaler 4 - 5 times per day. I treated this patient w/ Taoist Neuro-energetic Treatment and direct Qi projection per Michael's Asthma treatment out of the Light Warrior Book. Today, 7/8/11, I had a follow-up visit approx 1 week after the initial treatment. (1st note -- her father, MD/Physician had been trying to call me yesterday to insure the follow-up visit - when I walked through his office door -- he was quite surprised - "Walking in the Qi - eh!) Anyway - the doctor and patient reported that after the 1st treatment the patients need for the rescue inhaler had decreased from 4 to 5 times per day to no more than 4 times total in the last week. In addition, the patient was able to play tennis in 92 degree heat and had no problems at all with breathing. Prior to treatment today - I asked the patient to take several large breaths of air and hold them. Then I had the pt rate how those breaths felt -- self rating ( I am not a Pulmonologist) Then again treated with the same taoist Treatment and direct Qi projection. The patient rated her breaths after treatment again as much improved and was excited as to the difference that each treatment had made for her. I will follow-up with the pt in 3 weeks and give a final report. As always - thanks for reading the post. Brion Kempomaster

Ms. Rainbow, I am constantly charging up my energy, however, yes each case does deplete us some. The two case reports happened on the same day - plus I had a full day of work. So I started my day by doing the taoist Treatment plus other treatment for the ALS patient and I finished my (work) day by treating the asthma patient with the Taoist treatment and energy projection. Both of the treatments were very successful - the person with ALS keeps asking when can I treat again and the parents of the asthma patient want me to treat again this week before they take an extended vacation. So, after i have done these treatments -- yes I find time to re-charge by doing Stillness-movment and typically if i can get a good session in -- could be an hour and a half -- plus do Stillness while I watch TV in evening, then I usually feel pretty good and not draggin my behind in the sand sort of thing. I also get energized from seeing the relief that people get when you help them with their dis-ease. The look on their faces is priceless. The manner in which the young lady (asthma patient) reacted to the Taoist Treatment and Qi projection was really cool. She shook and vibrated in all directions -- afterwards she said she felt the energy pulsing through her body, and felt her body shaking but wasn't sure why she was shaking. If anyone ever questioned whether Qi is real or whether Stillness-Movement gives you the "OOMPH" to knock sick Qi out of others -- then they should watch this young lady being treated for her asthma. Her dad is a Physician/MD -- he asked for the treatment for her and watched the end of the treatment. He noticed immediately the difference in her and asked if I could treat again before they go out of town. I will try to update you on future treatments for these cases and include a mix of other cases. The Power and the RESULTS of this system are nothing shy of amazing. Thanks, Brion Kempomaster

What a great and accurate review of Michael Lomax's Stillness-Movement workshop. At the workshop -- I talked about Walking in the Qi -- Listening, Being where we are supposed to be and being able to use our skills in a compassionate manner to help those in need. The demands for my skills in the area of Medical Qigong and use of the Taoist Neuro-Enegetic Healing has grown as my abilities and knowledge of these has grown. At the workshop, i gave the example of a simple (not to the person with ailment) headache as the 1st Medical Qigong technique that I administered (plus extreme crab-i-ness), the headache was resolved. Those at the workshop witnessed my doing a "High Level" healing on a gentleman with stage 4 bone cancer. The gentleman and his wife felt the healing had a remarkable effect on his well-being. The wife described the energy that both she and he received during the healing as " being hit full-blast with a fire hose." The results were amazing -- as the gentleman entered our workshop room the following day -- he appeared to have experienced backwards aging -- in other words he looked about 10 years younger, eyes brighter, skin tone much improved, with the patient describing himself as feeling totally energized and much lighter. I would say I made a difference. Now as I have returned to Indiana the demands for my skills are now off the charts. I will do two brief case reviews of treatments administered: Case #1 -- Female patient, 54 years old, recently diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gherig's Disease) primarily affecting the top third of her body. Symptoms include -- lost voice -- barely able to clear a whisper, can't say an entire word. For example -- trying to the word voice -- she would be able to whisper voi and that's it, we rated her volume to be about a 1 on a scale of 1 - 10. Plus some trouble with her walking and breathing. Treatment: TODAY - Taoist Medical treatment, High Level Healing, and lastly - administered a technique that I watched Michael use for a Parkinsons patient at a seminar in Canada that had similar voice restrictions. Results: Patient released large amount of "sick qi" -- sick qi was running out the left leg and right hand. As usual the patient lapsed into a state of sleep during the taoist treatment. Following the treatment for speech - I inquired how the patient felt (general , non-leading question. She answered that she felt great! - I understood every word she said - asked her if she heard the results and with a beaming smile she said that she had. We then rated her speech volume to be at a 4 out of 10. She definitely felt the treatment made a difference. She went on to tell me prior to the treatment she had been having strange pulses in her arm with moments of numbness and this had now stopped. I will follow-up with her this next week and most likely treat again with the same techniques. Case#2 Female patient, age 16, asthma, eczema. Her asthma has been extreme since the seasons have been changing. She reported that she had to use her rescue inhaler 4 times the previous day and was having difficulty breathing today. (SPECIAL NOTE: this patient is the daughter of a medical doctor that requested my help as the patients symptoms were not being controlled by other measures. I had also previously treated the physician and was able to remove neck pain and numbness in his hand that he had for over 10 years) Treatment: Taosit Neuro-Energetic Healing, followed by asthma treatment outlined in Micahel Lomax's Light Warrior book. Result: This patients response the the Taoist Treatment was especially interesting. She was concerned at the start of treatment that she was extremely "ticklish" and would not be able to withstand the treatment. However, as usual within 15 minutes the patient had lapsed into a deep sleep. Her nerve synapses however, were firing in rapid succession like no one I had ever treated. She was small and i thought -- I can do this in 30 minutes -- wrong, and hour and 15 minutes later i was still treating. Following the Taoist treatment, I administered the Qi projections for asthma. This patient was especially sensitive to Qi -- she was wiggling and bouncing all over the table. Her dad -- the physician stopped in to watch. His eyes looked on in amazement as he watched his daughter react to the Qi projection and pulling. Following the treatment - I had the patient take several deep breaths -- she was able to do this without any spasms and she rated her breaths as much deeper than she can remember in recent weeks. Her dad noticed the improved clarity in her eyes and skin and gave his MD opinion that the reults were indeed amazing at how well she could breathe now compared to the previous day. The doctors wife was so thankful that she delivered a fresh fruit boquet to our house. We will do an additional treatment this upcoming week. As always thamks for reading -- i hope these case reports inspire you to go out and make a difference! Brion Kempomaster

I believe I will refer to this post as "Walking in The Qi" I might have borrowed that thought from Michael. I haveve been studying Stillness-Movment, Gift of the Tao, Medical Qigong, Taoist Medicine etc from Michael now for just a bit over 3 years. I have gotten to the point in my Stillness practice that i am moving towards practice throughout the day and evening and I have learned to pay attention to where spirit is directing me. I'm not sure that spirit directed me to go to Hilton Head, SC for a vacation, but, we went there about 2 weeks ago and i was looking forward to practicing Gift of the Tao on the beach. Wow! I am always amazed at how 15 minutes of the G.O.T. can make me feel and of course on the beach I got a few people watching trying to figure out what it was that I was doing. But my story goes more towards the individuals that I encountered and animals that were in need of Medical Qigong. 1st day on the beach -- sitting doing stilness - I think i had been sitting for about 2 hours -- the alarm in my head went off -- its time to get up and move -- take a walk down the beach then get out of the sun for a bit ( I burn easily). I had walked maybe 100 yards and saw a guy fishing and noticed a large Great Blue Heron standing there watching him -- but the bird was very close, too close. I walked up and the guys son was tossing cut up bait to the bird, it would stab it with its beak and toss it down. The bird was about 6' away from the kid and started to walk right up to the kid -- dad said "hey hold the fish in your hand and let it eat out of your hand --I had an immediate flashback to approx 5 yrs earlier when i was at a beach and this happened and the bird impaled the persons hand causing a great deal of tissue damage. So, as the kid started to extend his hand I intervened and explained why they shouldn't do that. Dad said Oh sh..! I am glad you walked by.. So, now I figured I had been where i was supposed to be at the right time ...so i was going to get out of the sun, and head back to my condo. On the way back, I came across 2 large women, 1 sitting on the ground sweating profusely. Another gentleman had stopped and asked if she was ok -- while she was telling him she had heat stroke - i started projecting energy - cool her skin, calm her heart, calm her mind, gentle energy to perk her up, cool her skin some more. She said she was feeling much better so I walked on. This was vacation time so I was excited to be able spend more time on G.O.T. I get a lot of stillness in, but don't always have the luxury of doing G.O.T. several times throughout the day. Plus I was wondering who would need my service next. It was Oliver. I like to wander through Cigar stores - I like the smell of the store and to have an occasional Cigar. As I walked into the store I was half-heartedly greeted by Oliver who was lounging in a chair. Oliver was an Irish Terrier. His tail sort of went thumpa, thump, and his eyes said don't make me get up. I had to ask the chap running the store the dog's name -- he told me and when I gave a formal hello to Oliver - who had been watching me with one eye, he hopped out of the chair and limped his way to me then swung around so my hand was positioned perfectly near his spine close to his hip. I immediately noticed it wasn't right and started to do Taoist Neuro-Energetic technique, Oliver's injured leg started to tap "Yankee doodle-dandee" or something like it. The shop-keeper started to tell me how Oliver had broken the leg in a freak accident about a year earlier. He said the only thing freakier was how I knew how to go the exact spot that was injured. (Actually Oliver helped me find the spot.) So, I worked on him for a bit -- I'd stop and tell him to walk -- he would, then he'd position himself for more, so - more treatment. I could feel it sink in and start to make a difference. I then projected qi down the leg, and pulled stagnant qi out. I felt the job was done so I stood up and said let's see how you're doing. What followed was extremely heart-warming..."The Ollie Shuffle" he started running around the shop and the bouncing up in the air -- all 4 legs boing and into the air he's go. Then the shop-keep got a big smile on his face and said thats Ollie's happy dance - he hasn't done that since he hurt the leg. We chatted for a bit and rubbed Ollie's ears - he was cute and we were all happy after the treatment. My vacation continued to be one in which animals kept finding their way to me. At the tennis center we were playing at, they had two resident cats. Momma cat dodged about 4 different people that were reaching out for her to run to me so I could use a bit of subtle Taoist technique on her. She found her way to me every day that we played tennis. Several dogs that were playing on the beach did the exact same thing..people were reaching out to pet them and they side-stepped those folks to come to me and position themselves under my hand and yes I treat them for a few minutes sometimes longer and they would leave happy. Thats the nice thing about treating animals - they don't usually complain that this still hurts or say I'm not sure if what you did helped or maybe it was that dog biscuit I just ate. Perhaps it has taken me a moment to get to my point -- if you practice Stillness-Movement, Gift of the Tao, etc then pay attention...there will be people and yes animals (how do the animals know?) that will benefit from just being around you and if you practice Medical Qigong and the Taoist Medicine -- there definitely will be people, animals, etc that will need for you to help them. The "Ollie Shuffle" will bring a smile to my face for a long time. If you are thinking of attending a Michael Lomax Seminar -- I would highly encourage you to do so. The reults are amazing - i can't think of a more appropriate word to describe them. Yes, you have to put in your time and effort -- but your dividends will be monumental. (I'd love to have a seminar in Hilton Head, SC -- the Gift of the Tao when done on the beach -- oohh my, it was like the Qi was carrying me away.) Thanks for reading.. Brion B. Kempomaster

I believe I will refer to this post as "Walking in The Qi" I might have borrowed that thought from Michael. I haveve been studying Stillness-Movment, Gift of the Tao, Medical Qigong, Taoist Medicine etc from Michael now for just a bit over 3 years. I have gotten to the point in my Stillness practice that i am moving towards practice throughout the day and evening and I have learned to pay attention to where spirit is directing me. I'm not sure that spirit directed me to go to Hilton Head, SC for a vacation, but, we went there about 2 weeks ago and i was looking forward to practicing Gift of the Tao on the beach. Wow! I am always amazed at how 15 minutes of the G.O.T. can make me feel and of course on the beach I got a few people watching trying to figure out what it was that I was doing. But my story goes more towards the individuals that I encountered and animals that were in need of Medical Qigong. 1st day on the beach -- sitting doing stilness - I think i had been sitting for about 2 hours -- the alarm in my head went off -- its time to get up and move -- take a walk down the beach then get out of the sun for a bit ( I burn easily). I had walked maybe 100 yards and saw a guy fishing and noticed a large Great Blue Heron standing there watching him -- but the bird was very close, too close. I walked up and the guys son was tossing cut up bait to the bird, it would stab it with its beak and toss it down. The bird was about 6' away from the kid and started to walk right up to the kid -- dad said "hey hold the fish in your hand and let it eat out of your hand --I had an immediate flashback to approx 5 yrs earlier when i was at a beach and this happened and the bird impaled the persons hand causing a great deal of tissue damage. So, as the kid started to extend his hand I intervened and explained why they shouldn't do that. Dad said Oh sh..! I am glad you walked by.. So, now I figured I had been where i was supposed to be at the right time ...so i was going to get out of the sun, and head back to my condo. On the way back, I came across 2 large women, 1 sitting on the ground sweating profusely. Another gentleman had stopped and asked if she was ok -- while she was telling him she had heat stroke - i started projecting energy - cool her skin, calm her heart, calm her mind, gentle energy to perk her up, cool her skin some more. She said she was feeling much better so I walked on. This was vacation time so I was excited to be able spend more time on G.O.T. I get a lot of stillness in, but don't always have the luxury of doing G.O.T. several times throughout the day. Plus I was wondering who would need my service next. It was Oliver. I like to wander through Cigar stores - I like the smell of the store and to have an occasional Cigar. As I walked into the store I was half-heartedly greeted by Oliver who was lounging in a chair. Oliver was an Irish Terrier. His tail sort of went thumpa, thump, and his eyes said don't make me get up. I had to ask the chap running the store the dog's name -- he told me and when I gave a formal hello to Oliver - who had been watching me with one eye, he hopped out of the chair and limped his way to me then swung around so my hand was positioned perfectly near his spine close to his hip. I immediately noticed it wasn't right and started to do Taoist Neuro-Energetic technique, Oliver's injured leg started to tap "Yankee doodle-dandee" or something like it. The shop-keeper started to tell me how Oliver had broken the leg in a freak accident about a year earlier. He said the only thing freakier was how I knew how to go the exact spot that was injured. (Actually Oliver helped me find the spot.) So, I worked on him for a bit -- I'd stop and tell him to walk -- he would, then he'd position himself for more, so - more treatment. I could feel it sink in and start to make a difference. I then projected qi down the leg, and pulled stagnant qi out. I felt the job was done so I stood up and said let's see how you're doing. What followed was extremely heart-warming..."The Ollie Shuffle" he started running around the shop and the bouncing up in the air -- all 4 legs boing and into the air he's go. Then the shop-keep got a big smile on his face and said thats Ollie's happy dance - he hasn't done that since he hurt the leg. We chatted for a bit and rubbed Ollie's ears - he was cute and we were all happy after the treatment. My vacation continued to be one in which animals kept finding their way to me. At the tennis center we were playing at, they had two resident cats. Momma cat dodged about 4 different people that were reaching out for her to run to me so I could use a bit of subtle Taoist technique on her. She found her way to me every day that we played tennis. Several dogs that were playing on the beach did the exact same thing..people were reaching out to pet them and they side-stepped those folks to come to me and position themselves under my hand and yes I treat them for a few minutes sometimes longer and they would leave happy. Thats the nice thing about treating animals - they don't usually complain that this still hurts or say I'm not sure if what you did helped or maybe it was that dog biscuit I just ate. Perhaps it has taken me a moment to get to my point -- if you practice Stillness-Movement, Gift of the Tao, etc then pay attention...there will be people and yes animals (how do the animals know?) that will benefit from just being around you and if you practice Medical Qigong and the Taoist Medicine -- there definitely will be people, animals, etc that will need for you to help them. The "Ollie Shuffle" will bring a smile to my face for a long time. If you are thinking of attending a Michael Lomax Seminar -- I would highly encourage you to do so. The reults are amazing - i can't think of a more appropriate word to describe them. Yes, you have to put in your time and effort -- but your dividends will be monumental. (I'd love to have a seminar in Hilton Head, SC -- the Gift of the Tao when done on the beach -- oohh my, it was like the Qi was carrying me away.) Thanks for reading.. Brion B. Kempomaster

All, I want to thank everyone for coming to Terre Haute and experience stillness-movement and all that goes with it. When we have these workshops I become one big giant sponge and soak up all that is going on, all the questions, refining that I begin to do, or simplifying that I do. I am always amazed at each persons ability - where it starts at the beginning of the weekend and how far it has progressed by the end of the weekend. Really amazing transformation in just one weekend. Can you imagine where you'll be able to go in 100 days or a year. For myself, I have been able to immerse myself in the practice and it just keeps getting bigger and better for me. Just today, I had a major company issued computer problem -- I had to stay on hold on my cell phone for almost 4 hours waiting for assistance -- what a great time to do stillness-movement. I was able to get into my Qi state and begin doing stillness -- 1 hour, 2 hours, lost track of time -- suddenly heard a voice talking to me -- whoa - close to 4 hours. Now I don't want to go back to work -- more stillness would suit me fine. I must say we had some amazing events also from a Medical Qigong/Taoist Medicine perspective. 1st the 62 year old female patient w/shoulder, neck and back problems. Remember how little range of motion she had in her left arm/shoulder prior to treatment and the look of relief on her face as she rotated her shoulder and neck following treatment. This was the 1st of many demonstrations throughout the weekend that showed that this stuff works. I highly encourage all of you to make the time (manifest) to do your sitting/standing stillness meditation on a daily basis. You'll start to get an idea of what this wonderful practice can do for you and how it can change your life. Read the book, practice, practice, practice then re-read the book. You'll say to yourself - I don't remember reading that the 1st time..hmm. Practice the Gift of the Tao -- best to learn 3 moves at a time, practice those moves and then build on them. On had to write each one down and sort of give it my own name -- then I kept a cheat sheet by my feet to glance at until i was ready for a solo flight...now i try to keep soaring to new heights. We will try to have the next seminar in Terre Haute during warm weather -- makes tree qigong a bit more enjoyable and perhaps another trip to the Big Cat Farm is in order. (I know a trip to Umi Grill and dinner with Qi will always be on the schedule) Thanks to all Brion B. Kempomaster

Wow -- where do I start and add a legit reply to the above critique of Michael Lomax's Book and DVD - The Gift of the Tao. 1st should probably be with some of my background and experience with "True Masters" that have taught me something that I have been able to utilize in my art and teaching. I have been involved in Martial Arts for 35 years and have had the pleasure of studying under some legends. In the mid 1980's I began studying Ryukyu Kempo from Professor George Dillman, Small Circle Jujitsu from Professor Wally Jay, and Modern Arnis from Professor Remy Presas (deceased). I have read numerous books on Martial Arts, Qigong, and studied one particular tape with demonstartion by Grand Master Seiyu Oyata (I have studied the movements on this tape for approx 24 years, in otherwords I continue to study the information in order to learn that what is being taught). What I find incredibly amazing is that the lesson with one master began back at the 1st seminar in 1986 and my understanding has grown and grown with each year of experience that I have accumulated. For instance, Professor Jay utilized me as his "crash dummy" for a 2 day seminar. The benefit for me was that I knew how to apply each Jujitsu hold that he had demo'd on me -- my arms were glowing with pain for a couple of weeks -- but no bruises. How did he make it hurt so bad without causing any bruising? Well what he actually had given me was much more valuable then what I thought I had learned. I also bought his Tape/DVD and it was masterfully presented in a format that was easy to learn. The tape broke down 10 different joint locks and then walked a person through each hold -- great stuff (more about masterful DVD work later)and possible for an experienced practitioner to learn the info if they were willing to put in the time and effort. The Masterful work By Grandmaster Oyata - had stuff on it that would blow anyones imagination. But, you couldn't figure it out by just watching the video. I have had to study with those that studied with him...have them explain the movements, see them in person, then watch the video again. My INTENT was to master the moves and be able to do them as did grandmaster Oyata. So, I have continued to emulate the movements as Grandmaster Oyata did and re-study the video with a true passion for learning. After 24 years of studying the info on the video I'm close, but, yet amazed at the new learnings I have when I re-watch a video that I have watched 1000+ times. I guess I am investing "Time and Effort" to be the best I can be. I have studied Qigong with a few individuals that had been taught some from this person or that person. I had read numerous books on Qigong. This interest begin to expand as there were individuals in our Martial Groups that could project Qi and knock others down and/or totally out cold. As my interest grew, I decided I needed to study with someone that was a "True Master", talented, knew how to teach, plus offered the Medical Qigong that I wanted to learn. I was very fortunate to have an acupuncturist ask me if I was going to attend an upcoming Seminar on Qigong that was practically being held in my back yard. I would sign-up. As you might guess that Teacher was Michael Lomax. Now perhaps if I hadn't attended his seminar I might not have had as keen an interest in his book and DVD. But, as I read the book - I could hear Michael talking to me throughout the book. I could hear his Southern accent coming through and explaining things just enough to make me think --- this is how we truly learn. You need to think about it, digest it, live it, read it again. Michaels book is an amazing experience that yes you could question unless you start working the Stillness-Movement System. Then you start to realize all the GEMS that are in Michaels book. After reading a book once, I like to open it to whatever page I happen to and see how that page speaks to me. This book is perfect for that -- I generally open to a page, poem, or section that will help me in my daily life. I have been practicing with Michael now for 3 years and continue to learn new, valuable info everytime I attend a seminar and I have read the book about 6 times finding new gems all the time. If a person wants to realize the maximum benefit of Michaels book I would suggest they attend 1 seminar the read the book. Then practice Stillness-Movement for at least 100 days, then skim through the book again. I would bet at that point they will start to understand how useful the material really is. Plus, the Medical Qigong info IS WORTH THE PRICE OF THE BOOK, but only if you are practicing a genuine Qigong system that will create power within you so you can deliver the Medical Qigong Techniques. I have done Medical Qigong on hundreds of individuals -- most of them either doctors or those that work in a doctors office and my results are close to 100%. The techniques flat work! This always amazes me and those I'm working on. On the otherhand I can see how a person can read a book and say they it holds nothing for them. Most people want to protect that which they have already learned. It's the old if I learned something different and had to start over then I have waisted my previous time. However, if you really want to learn -- then you'd actully take the time to properly evaluate what is being offered. Had I just read Professor Wally Jays book which outlined the 10 Jujitsu holds he demo'd on me, never attended a seminar, never looked at the tape/DVD then I might have stuck with the limited martial art and limited understanding I had of the techniques. But, the gift Professor Jay gave me was priceless -- best to have seen him in person, then the tape/dvd, then the book. So, get out of your comfort zone and try something else -- you might be surprised. I continue to be surprised as there are only higher levels, even higher than that...you can attain them if you put in the time and effort. Next, The Gift of the Tao - DVD. I bought this after the 1st seminar I attended. i have to admit, I didn't study it right away. Heck, I knew tons of Kata's I figured I could learn the moves after 2 - 3 seminars. Then I rememberd how diligently I had studied Professor Jay's and Grandmaster Oyata's video. Time to watch and enhance my understanding. I would compare Michaels video to the Masterful method in which Professor Jay -- explained and broke his info down into learnable segments. Michael slowly will perform 3 moves at a time...and you can play these moves over and over until you get them (I came up with my own names for them). After having been to a couple of seminars and watching the video with the INTENT of learning I got them. My most interesting experience with the Gift of the Tao was at a Seminar --- I was doing the movements along with 10+ other students and then noticed that my hands and arms were on auto-pilot -- I wasn't moving them some other force had taken over. What the heck..then I noticed that Michael was doing the same move next to me and my arms were caught up in his energetic movements-- HE WAS MOVING MY ARMS FROM 5' AWAY. NO POWER YOU SAY! NOT A MASTER YOU SAY! I say you need to do a better job investigating before you throw out blanket statements on something you have no experience with. I have studied with TOP Martial Arts Masters - Professor Jay (Bruce Lee's Jujitsu instructor) and I rate Michaels instruction, his book, His DVD as a Masters Material. Plus, I rate Michaels Qigong ability as worthy of the title Master...he has amazing power, the Gift of the Tao Neigong system transforms me into a calm energized state after 1 pass through the Gift, but, for me once is never enough. And the Stillness-Movement Meditation is priceless! I would bet that all of those that I have given medical treatment to (including the animals - dogs, ponies, horses) would also express their thought that this is one incredibly powerful system, not hard to do, and if you are looking for Martial type moves - snap etc, thats not what they are about. The moves are extremely graceful yet incredibly powerful. My suggestion to understand Michaels book and DVD would be to attend a seminar, buy the book, DVD - heck if he has a 30 day money back guarantee what to you have to lose - except your pre-conceived notions. You will find that the info is that which was done by a "Master". Kempomaster

What a great opportunity to follow-up with another announcement about the upcoming Terre Haute, IN workshop that will be held March 26, 27, and 28th scheduled at the Hilton Garden Inn located in downtown Terre Haute, IN. You can find complete info and sign-up information at Michael's website Qigongamerica.com After attending the workshop in England -- I have to say again how impressed I was with the time and effort put into organizing the workshop. Everyone really put in extra effort to make certain the event was a success. Plus, I was impressed with all of those that attended - how many took very naturally to Stillness-Movement and The Gift of the Tao Neigong system. The intense light that I witnessed being pulled into our workshop was wonderful. So, I have been attending workshops now for 3 years and was recently certified by Michael as a Medical Qigong Practitioner.(I am Brion for those that know me.) Does this mean I have graduated and don't need to attend any future seminars. NO - I keep learning something new at each seminar. It may be from what Michael teaches me or it may be from a question asked by a new student or from watching someone elase perform a Gift of the Tao movment. I would encourage those that have attended to give the system the Time and Effort it deserves. I have personally seen the lineage downloaded to my brain energetically. I wondered what the heck was that when I got it. Then I realized it was info on the lineage and I have continued to work stillness-movement ona daily basis. When I started, I was doing maybe 30 minutes a day - somedays 1 hour, somedays none at all. I started to see the days that I did stillness, well those days either went smoother for me or I ran into someone that needed Medical Qigong treatment. Now with each meditation I try to grow it , make it bigger, more powerful. Set my intent and go... I have been amazed that each time it seems to keep getting bigger. My dogs love it. They know immediately when I'm in another part of the house and begin. They show up, pile around me and we all do stillness together. The dogs usually twitch and run in place while I might rotate a bit. I have been able to also grow the time I dedicate to stillness so that whenever I am not doing stillness and realize it -- then I start doing stillness. I have a passion for Medical Qigong -- Humans and Animals. The more Stillness I do, more opportunities arise. Two days ago I had lunch with a local Medical Doctor , he had expressed some interest in knowing about Qigong --I was doing stillness while i waited for him, at the end of lunch he said he might attend the workshop as he has neck problems and would like for us to use him as a patient. Of course I offered to treat him at that moment. He said he had to start seeing patients in 5 minutes -- that was enough time.. The look on his face was priceless! He said he'd had the problem for 2 years and the pain/burning was gone - he couldnt find the hot spot! This is how it works -- extremely well! Then the next day I got an update on another Medical Doctor -- I had treated her Pony -- not heard back. But she just reported to my/her Vet that her Pony was doing much better - eating better, more social - after 1 treatment. Now the Vet wants me to treat both of her horses -- could be the start of something big. Anyway - if you have attended a workshop-- attend a 2nd one -- you'll be amazed out how much more you learn and how what you have been doing gets better. If you haven't attended one -- try one out -- you will also be amazed at what you come away with -- Try it..you'll like it! Thanks, Kempomaster Brion B.

To truly understand Michaels Lomax's Light Warriors Guide Book as well as Michael's DVD - Gift of the Tao - I would suggest that you attend a Stillness-Movement workshop. That being said - I will be hosting a workshop in Terre Haute, IN (approximately 1 hour east of indianapolis, IN) the weekend of November 13,14,15. This event will take place at the downtown Hilton Garden Inn, 725 Wabash Ave., Terre Haute, IN phone 812-234-3400. There are still some rooms available at a discount rate of $99 per night if you mention that you are attending the Chinese Energy Healing Seminar. You may also share the room with another seminar attendee and save some money. By staying at the Hilton you'll be able to simply walk downstairs and be able to attend the seminar, plus, there are many restaurants etc within walking distance of the Hotel. If you have not attended a seminar in the past, I believe you will be amazed at what you learn over the course of the weekend. Typically we spend the 1st two days learning/practicing Stillness-Movement Neigong. This extremely High Level method of Qigong is enhanced by Michaels ability to project energy into each person and ignite their dantian and begin to transfer the Stillness lineage to each individual. Michael keeps the workshop interesting with a brief powerpoint presentation that includes some historic info on Master Wang and Taoist Master - Dr. Graef. In addition, many different movement based Qigong methods are included - as well as The Gift of the Tao Movement system. So, those fascinated with Qigong and looking to see how this wonderful energetic system will enhance their well being will not be disappointed. You will get 6 - 8 hours daily of Qigong and should leave feeling energized yet incredibly relaxed. Day 3 - is the stuff I have been waiting a lifetime to find- True medical Qigong from a qualified Medical Qigong Teacher. We will work on individuals that have real physical issues and the typical results are amazing. The Medical Qigong techniques have been handed down in the lineage and have been proven to work over the ages. After my 1st seminar I was able to positively affect many individuals with a variety of ailments - including muscle and tendon inflammation issues. Many of those that i treated following the 1st seminar were actual MD's in the Terre Haute area - they were all astonished that I was able to get rid of an issue that had plagued them for months. Lastly, the Taoist Neuroenergetic system is unique and extremely effective. Not only have I had a dramatic effect on numerous human patients but I have also treated many dogs including several that had serious injuries that responded 100% to the treatment much to their owners delight. So, if you are considering attending a Qigong seminar and/or have an interest in Medical Qigong I would encourage you to visit Michael Lomax's website at Qigongamerica.com and read up about the seminar - but - more -- make the jump and have a positive effect on your life and those around you by learning Stillness-Movement from Michael lomax. Thanks for reading, Kempomaster

A quick additional post from Kempomaster... I have continued to work stillness-movement as much as possible on a daily basis. Basically, whenever i realize I am not practicing stillness-movement I begin practicing stillness-movement. The system allows for practice all the time. Oftentime when i am working (Pharm rep) I am moved to do 20 - 30 minutes of stillness before i enter a doctors office. what is really cool is after i have done this i find that someone in the office needs a medical qigong treatment. this brings up the common instances of synchronicity that occur with stillness-movement. Approx 2 months ago I had stopped in a local tennis shop to have a couple of racquets restrung. 1st I noticed the pretty young lady that waited on me (approx the age of my son 26+ or -) and I noticed she had a necklace with some egyptian script on it. next her 9 year old son walked around the corner and he had a huge bruise on his chin, very swollen, causing the chin to be turned slightly sideways. Of course, i told her that I practiced medical qigong and taoist neuro-energetic healing and offered to try to help take the swelling out of her son's chin. We all watched in amazement as the swelling decreased and the color of the bruise changed. I had some excellent Dit da jao with me and applied some of that as well. Mom and youngster were very appreciative, but, she then told me about a more serious problem that her son was having - ulcerative colitis, nausea, diarrhea etc and he was seeing several specialist at Riley Children's Hospital.. I suggested she research medical Qigong and let me know if she would like my help. Well I didnt hear back from her and figured she had forgot about me. Until i was playing tennis this past Thursday and my strings in my racquet suddenly went dead. I figured i had a back-up racquet i could use, but, then my wifes strings in her racquet went dead. I wondered if i was supposed to get back ahold of the young lady and check on her son. So, I took the racquets to be re-strung and you guessed it she was at the store to wait on me. She said she had wanted to call me because her son's problem had gotten much worse - he had been vomitting daily for the last 3 weeks, lots of nausea, and diarrhea plus the doctors wanted to do exploritory surgery if they couldnt control the issues. As luck (yea right) would have it at michaels last workshop we had covered a treatment for nausea. So mom decided she wanted me to treat her son, I started with the nausea treatment and expanded it to open stomach, large intestine, small intestine, gall bladder - all the digestive channels. I gave direct treatment to the affected area, as well as used some taoist neuro-energetic healing to unlock some knots in the gut. Mom reported back that that evening was the 1st night in 3 weeks that her som hadn't thrown-up, plus he felt instant relief following the treatment. I followed-up with an additional treatment on Sunday as they were headed back to Riley Hospital today on monday, this time I did a complete Taoist treatment to the spinal area as well as similar treatment to the previous day. Again the youngster said he felt much better following the treatment. His eyes looked brighter and skin clarity seemed better. I haven't heard what the doc's have had to say yet foolowing their visit to the hospital, we are planning a follow-up later this week. The reports of these synchronicity events keep happening as I increase my stillness-movement practice - it's as if patients are falling out of the sky asking for my help. The stillness has really helped open up my compassion and desire to truly understand whats causing these peoples issues and then trying to help them the best that i can. If you are interested in learning true medical qigong and the taoist neuroenergetic technique I can only encourage to attend one of Michaels workshops and see if your results are similar to mine. Thanks for reading. Kempomaster

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