Iron Shirt, Bone Marrow Washing, Iron Crotch,
Iron Body, Genital Weight Lifting, it has been called many names. But
the real name is Shih Shui Kung which means Bone Marrow Washing. This
is the strongest chi kung and nei kung training there is. Almost
everyone who teaches it today has learned it from my teacher,
Grandmaster Chiao Chang-Hung or one of his students, or one of his
students student, or from his Chinese book. The sad thing is
most of them are teaching it wrong. There are only two people
qualified to teach this magnificent training in the United States
today, and that is Master Karl Kao from Tampa, Florida and Master James
McNeil from Orange County, California.
What is
Shih-Shui?
Shih-Shui (pronounced she-sway), also known as
‘Bone Marrow Washing’ is a component of the ancient
Taoist Little Nine Heaven system which originated in China almost 2000
years ago. Shih- Shui is an advanced form of
chi-kung/nei-kung that focuses on strengthening the internal body and
increasing sexual energy with a goal to optimize and preserve the
health of the body, mind and spirit. It consists primarily of
a series of special breathing and strengthening exercises along with
specific energy circulation techniques. Shih-Shui can be
practiced alongside and will enhance any other discipline. Any adult
man or woman can learn and gain the benefits of Shih-Shui.
Where does Shih-Shui come from?
The origins of Shih-Shui (pronounced she-sway) can be traced back to
the time of Huang-Ti the Yellow Emperor of China (2698 BC). Little Nine
Heaven Wu Tao Kung Fu, originally passed down to only one Taoist priest
per generation, has recently been introduced to the outside world.
Honorable Grandmaster Chiao Chang-Hung, is the 33rd generation teacher
of this little known martial arts system, which is the oldest Taoist
system known today. It consists of three skills: ju kung (nine chamber
fist), chiankuan jen (swordmanship); and Shih Shui (bone marrow
washing). In skill, it is based on the Tao's practice of the
balancing between yin and yang to relax the tendons and bones, and to
perform marrow washing. It is actually an exclusive
literature and a rich inheritance passed down through the centuries by
word of mouth.
The lineage of the
Little Nine Heaven system, which includes Shih-Shui, was handed down
from generation to generation until it reached the Taoist priest Lushan
Daoren. In the early 1800’s Lushan Daoren
established a new Little Nine Heaven temple on Yi Wu Lu Mountain in
northeastern China. He was believed to have been over 150 years of
age. Young Chiao would often visit a Taoist temple located on
the family property in Northeastern China. With his
grandfather’s permission, Chiao entered the monastery at the
age of 17 to study the Hsiao Chiu-Tien (Little Nine Heaven)
system. In the early 1900’s Lushan Daoren taught
the system to Chiao Chang-Hung. Years later with the
Communist take-over of the Mainland China he immigrated to Taiwan and
started teaching Hsing-I, Pa-Kua and Little Nine Heaven Wu Tao. The
Honorable Grandmaster Chiao Chang-Hung became a living legend in the
martial art world of today for his many incredible skills. James McNeil
is Grandmaster Chiao’s only American student. In 1984 he
received the highest honor any man could receive, that was the Little
Nine Heaven sword, which signified James McNeil is an official Little
Nine Heaven Wu Tao indoor student of Grandmaster Chiao Chang-Hung.
What
are the Health Benefits of Practicing Shih-Shui?
Shih-Shui promotes feelings of youthfulness and clearer sharper
thinking. A robust immune system, strong bones and supple
ligaments are among the results of regular practice
Shih-Shui will build up the Testosterone level, prevent premature
ejaculation, build up the immune system, purify the bone marrow,
increase bone density, and strengthen the prostate gland to prevent
problems with that organ which have become such a major concern for
men’s health in the past few years. For a man, it will
increase the blood supply to your penis which will keep the erection
stronger even well into his senior years. Shih-Shui can provide these
and many more benefits that address a variety of health issues that
have a direct correlation to aging and diseases associated with aging.
For a woman, these same exercises will strengthen and tighten the
vaginal muscles which can greatly enhance her sexual pleasure. It will
also have the effect of putting energy into the ovaries and vagina,
making her arousal and orgasm easier to achieve. Shih Shui can also
help woman build up the Estrogen level in their bodies, and will
increase bone density. This training can prevent vagina
prolapse the condition in which pelvic organs such as uterus, small
bowel, bladder, urethra and sometimes the vagina wall itself begins to
protrude through the vagina. Often, with traditional medicine, major
surgical procedures such as hysterectomy are required to alleviate
these serious conditions. Yet through the practice of
Shih-Shui many women may find that these radical treatments can be
eliminated.
Why is
Shih-Shui so Effective?
We go to various health clubs to tone our external bodies so we can
look good, but seldom do we give a thought about toning our internal
organs. Bodybuilders both men and women strengthen every part of their
bodies accept the most important muscle/organ the one they have the
most fun with, the one that is most useful, the muscle/organ that is
keeping us healthy, happy and strong and that is their sexual organ.
Why? The Shih Shui exercise is the most powerful exercise there is that
does this and more and is very simple to do, if taught correctly. Most
importantly, it is natural with no side effects.
Shih-Shui works directly on areas of the body that are often neglected
or ignored completely. Shih-Shui is a holistic discipline
that
can help the practitioner to attain elevated functioning and harmony of
the body and mind. Benefits are usually felt within the first
two-weeks of training.
The complex Shih Shui Kung practice consists of 3 sets of practices and
12 supplemental art techniques. Generally, Taoist Chi Kung is firstly
practiced to generate body chemicals containing "vital energy" (mainly
the hormonal substances, or chi) and consciously improves the
circulation of vital energy to all parts of the body. The conscious
flow of the vital energy sharpens the glandular and nervous systems and
stimulates the various pressure points of the body, resulting in an
improved metabolism and rejuvenated body. The next stage of Shih Shui
Kung involves achieving an intense strengthening of the brain and
mental capacity. By this stage, the practitioner would have a good
command of his physical well-being and clear mental awareness. The
final stage is spiritual enlightenment, which is normally of little
interest to the average practitioner.
What
Equipment do I Need to Practice Shih-Shui?
The required equipment which is provided by your instructor
and
is part of the training fee will include: Shih Shui traditional items
such as a Stainless Steel Beater, Silk Cloth, Weight Hanger, beginners
weights and a Jade Egg (for women).
How Long Does
it Take to Learn?
Shih-Shui is always taught on a personal and private basis so that
instruction can be tailored to the specific needs of the individual
thereby maximizing it’s potential benefits. The Shih-Shui
training will start with 3 to 4 weeks of daily sessions with your
teacher. A total initial commitment of 100 consecutive days
of
training will be required after which this vital program should be
integrated as a regular aspect of one’s health and fitness
routine.
The
advantages of Shih Shui Kung.
Practice is that it is easy to learn, the effects are easily
observed, and the practice has no adverse effects. The
training
process is therefore easy and safe, even if undertaken alone. Purist
Taoist practices, however, require long periods of training in
seclusion before the results can be seen.
A student of Shih Shui strives to unite his physical and chi or
spiritual bodies as one. The system of Shih Shui consists of three
levels: Transfer of the ching (sperm) to the chi; transfer of the chi
to the shen (spirit); and cultivate the shen to return to the stage of
shu (emptiness). By cultivating this chi into a higher form, one will
be in harmony with nature and the universe.
There has
been a few
people who use Shih Shui as tricks or stunts like pulling a car, truck,
airplane, etc but they always wear a towel around their waist. Is it
really around their genital or is it around their waist? Some people
use Shih Shui for sexual benefits only but Shih Shui goes far beyond
only sexual reasons. It is also used for health and longevity. Master
McNeil has picked up 100,150 & 200 pounds on video and used no
towel to show there is no trick in what he does. Also, below you can
see him pick up a 134 lbs woman as he swings her from side to side
having fun, again with no towel.
How is this
training done?
For men this program involves chi kung exercises to straighten the
man's internal organs. He then learns a few massages exercises
involving the scrotum and the application of swinging weights that are
tightened to the connecting base of the scrotum: the total weight is
gradually increased over time. Testicle exercises are an important part
of the Shih-Shui training. Among the traditional Chinese arts of
fitness, this is the best exercise with direct and quick results for
those who are in search of the secret life longevity and also for those
who seek to develop greater internal capability.
For Women this program involves chi kung exercises to straighten the
females internal organs. She then learns a few massages exercises
involving the breast, ovaries, vagina area, and the application of
swinging weights by an stone egg with a string attached holding a
weight it is inserted inside the vagina: the total weight is gradually
increased over time. Vaginal exercises are an important part
of
the Shih-Shui training. Among the traditional Chinese arts of fitness,
this is the best exercise with direct and quick results for those who
are in search of the secret life longevity and also for those who seek
to develop greater internal capability.
Artificial
Means Of Today World
Recently, pharmaceutical drugs have become a staple of our society. It
is a Western tradition to treat, rather than prevent illness by using
chemicals and external sources. Yet, we hold the power within to heal
ourselves. Many government-approved drugs have been exposed for causing
horrible side effects and numerous pharmaceuticals have been recalled,
at the expense of innocent people. Such drugs include medications for
depression, weight-loss, arthritis, and heart conditions.
While a drug may alleviate one problem, it may be causing another more
serious problem. For instance, Human Growth Hormone (HGH) has been
known to cause diabetes, organ failure, and kidney and liver problems.
Drugs used to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) can create dependency and
some men develop intolerance or simply cease to respond to it. For many
there are even more serious side effects associated with taking such
drugs. Artificial means of support ultimately only weaken the body and
if taken over a long period of time may eventually cause the very
problem they were intended to fix.
How many men constantly wake up in the middle of the night to urinate?
How many are diagnosed with prostate cancer? How many people
have
high blood pressure, stress, and chronic fatigue? How many men/woman
are aging before their time? The answer is too many, and there is no
excuse for it.