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Qigong (or chi' kung) refers to a wide variety of traditional
“cultivation” practices that involve methods of; accumulating, circulating, and working with Qi or energy within
the body. Qigong is practiced for health maintenance purposes; as a therapeutic intervention, as a medical profession, a spiritual
path and/or component of Chinese martial arts. At the Budokan,
Qigong classes focus on the traditional practice of Qigong. Several breathing, meditation and movement exercises are
incorporated to facilitate the student's understanding of Qigong. For those students who continue on the path, certificates
are awarded to mark achievement.
Our
Sigung (Master Instructor) Dr. Stanley Ngui, Dr. TCM, Dr. AC, DNM, DHS We are fortunate at the Budokan to have Dr. Stanley Ngui as our Sigung.
Dr. Stanley Ngui was born into a family of Chinese Philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Martial Arts. He studied
intensively with his father, who brought this enriched culture from Canton, China. Sigung Stanley continues to practice and
teach at the Budokan enriching the lives of his many students.
Sigung Ngui has been awarded many accolades as Co-Chair to the World Congress of
Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, he was given the highest honor of being named Qigong Master of the Year. Sigung
is also part of the Martial Arts Hall of Fame. Currently, Dr. Ngui is
on the Board of Directors for the World Organization of Natural Medicine, which awarded him the Sovereign Order of Orthadox
Knight of Hospitalier, for his continuing effort in the Natural Medicine Field. Dr. Stanley is also President
of Beyond Abilities Centre an organization that focuses on assisting disabled individuals through natural alternatives.
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Sifu Justin Ngui,
Dr. TCM, Dr. AC, BScH. Sifu
Justin Ngui is welcomed back to the Budokan. Sifu Justin is continuing his family tradition under his father's
tutelage, Dr. Stanley Ngui. Sifu Justin brings not only his traditional heritage but a new and modern intiative for
the future of Qigong. Sifu Justin having graduated
with B.Sc.H Honors of Computer Software Engineering degree, and currently is a dance instructor. Justin has
trained in Gongfu and Jiujitsu for over 15 years, and has achieved a Sifu level in Qigong and is a practioner
of Traditional Chinese Medicine - which includes Acupuncture, Acupressure, Herbology and Nutrition. Sifu Justin has been part of the healthcare field and involved in Chinese
arts his entire life. Through his many years of training Justin has amassed
knowledge in many areas of study including Acupuncture, Qigong, Kungfu, and Jiujitsu. Sifu Justin has fused his traditional
knowledge with his own life experiences and put together a system of techniques for healing modern people, with modern problems.
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Sifu Gae Teixeira B.Sc.H Sifu Gae has been practicing Ngui-Style Qigong since 2000. She has progressed through
the system to Sifu status and is currently studying to add Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine to her portfolio.
As one of the team of instructors she has brought a fusion of traditional martial arts and physical fitness to the QiGong
classes that she teaches. Gae has been a trainer for a number of years
with the Richmond Hill soccer team, where she uses her QiGong skills in treating sports injuries and other conditions brought
on by physical stress. Gae also has a 2nd degress black belt in Kitsune
Ryu Jiu Jitsu which she continues to practice.
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Sifu Cathrine Page, Dr.
Ac, TCM Practitioner Sifu Cathrine has studied martial
arts for over 20 years. Cathrine started training in Karate and Jiu Jitsu earning the ran of a black belt. She
began incorporating Tai Chi and QiGong into her studies. Cathrine has been a student at the Budokan for a number
of years, and has become one of the instructors for the QiGong and Meditation programs. Cathrine has combined her family's lifestyle of holistic living and herbal lore along with her certification as an
Acupuncturist and TCM practitioner. She has acquired a depth of experience from 20 years in the health-care field; working
with individuals with varying disabilities including restricted or loss of mobility as well as the terminally ill.
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