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On this page we will describe our background, history and philosophy.

Our Mission

We as practitioners are here to keep the Art of Tai Qi, Qi Gong alive through daily practice and effort. As instructors we are here to pass this wonderfull Art to those yet to be educated in Chinese Medicine and Culture.
 

Unique Concept:

Hello and Aloha! Our Center's major training consists of techniques and factors that are based on principles of the Taoist way of thinking. This is what we call 'Yin and Yang.' Yin and Yang is in everything and every life form. Example of this theroy: Male - Female, Light - Dark, Soft - Hard, High - Low, and so on. This is the begining of understanding balance, and tendencies of Qi. Qi (pronounced CHI), is known as Eneregy. Energy is in everything and us too. It is the force behind all of our movements. Qi Gung, (pronounced Chi Gong), are the systems in which your Energy can flow. Through meditation all of your movements become free flowing, you become light, while your heart is filled with Love and Joy. Through all three methods, understanding, energy building, and focusing, one can bring a 'General Good Health,' to the body.

Through meditation of stillness or slow movements, one learns to become free flowing, and a washing starts within. We call this the 'Inner Washings,' and through practice one learns to evern direct the Qi, energy. Many of us here in the West are just starting to hear about this type of life style, this style that can help rejuvenate ailing body parts, help with the inner organ's vitality  all the while transforming your internal body into what we call here at the Center, an 'Unconquerable State,' of living. Now the healing is working from inside, and this becomes a direct ecffect to ourselves as well as the world as we see it.

Like what was said earlier, this is a new thought to some, and it may be hard to visualize. But we all understand the meaning of exercise, and the Chinese have long been noted for their exceptional feats of strength and vitality. This due to the fact that they are able to control their breathing and meditation. Now, we here at the Center want to Share this healing way of life to you.

May the towering light always shine on your heart and soul

Foundation agreement program:

Below are the First Letter of each word to the Company, broken down..

1. TRUTHFULNESS: That everyone will live in honest and sincerity to themselves and others, and that openness to others is by hearing the very heart beat of those in need.


2. QUALITY: That our desire is to everyday set out thoughts into a corrective 'mind-set.' That is to achieve a state of relaxation, where a sense of harmony is within ourselves, and between ourselves and the natural world.


3. QUIETNESS: To practice the art of hearing and to hear what is being said within the very Soul of our meditation. By stilling the mind, peace starts inside our very heart. Through this attribute, we will be able to share the 'Gift of Breath,' to others.


4. GODLINESS: To truly know and share with others, the understanding that we are 'First,' - as brotherhood and sisterhood of human kind, under the Fatherhood of God.


5. INITIATIVE: Everyday of our life will be by waking up with the heart of ambition, to be in motivation, and share with others the way of life. By refgular exercise of the right type, taken at the right time, and in the right amount, is the best antidote to illness. To help others understand this, by preparing there mind, body, and spirit.


6. CONDUCT: That every day we will wake up to the life of: Courtesy, Respect, Caution, Attention, to others, ourselves, teachers, elders. That in this same way we also share this conduct with our planet, and the animals that live within it too.

Our goal at 'Tai Qi Qi Gung Information Center,' is to bring a number of methods of rehabilitation to our community. First and foremost is the 'Social Development of 'Self Awarness.' There are two parts within our program. The first part of the program is known as - 'Tai Qi Qi Gung Foundation.' Through the Foundation, we will provide training for Community Enhancement. This will be done through provided training, in subjects like: Building Maintenance, Grounds Maintenance, Carpentry Awareness, Office and Management Development, and many more! The second part of the program has to do with 'Tai Qi Qi Gung Information Center.' This is where one through special training within the Martial Arts, can assist ourself in raising our Consciousness. By combining Eastern and Western Philosophies, we can enhance our Health, - Mental, Emotional, and Physical.

Tai Qi (CHI) and Qi Gung Training is what our consultants adhere too. The basic concept and principles fall in the thinking of the Taoist Way of Life. Where everything you do in your life has a balance. Over the years this became a proven method. It will lower Stress and when applied regularly as a daily routine, can bring 'PEACE OF MIND, BETTER HEALTH, AND A RETURN TO VITALITY!' We know at the Center, that this is what everyone wants and needs in this fast pace of life style. We now offer this to you, come and learn, or begin by trying our Home Study Courses, that can be taken over the Net.

We would like to give our humble gratitude, to all the past 'Masters,' and to the ones still keeping the unbroken transmission even in this age of time to come...

We would like to give thanks to one of our Master, who was my father while living on the planet - Mr Pedro Dela Cerna. Who adopted me into his family and under his wings, passed on the teachings of Kung-fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gung Trainig, and the Hawaiian Way of Life, which he learned from other teachers within his life, but gives great thanks to the 'Marines,' and 'GrandMaster Leo Fong,' while in the Hawaiian Islands.

We would like to give thanks to in our later years,  Master Danny Insanto, and Master Douglas l. Wong. Which the learning of Filipiono fighting, plus the Si Lum Style, and Da Mo's Training was experienced.

Finally, what is Kung-fu, without spiritual training? So we would like to give thanks to our GrandMasters, for their spiritual training and the time that was spent at the temple. Thank you, 'Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivendanta Swami Prabhupada, and his Grace GrandMaster Sri Sathya Sai Baba,' who through there teachings gave back to us the understanding of the meaning - 'LOVE OF GOD.'

Our History

Sifu Brendan Lai Pictured here in a Mantis Stance
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Sifu Brendan Lai left us September 23rd, 2002

Sifu Rama Ananda Das has been teaching Qi Gong for over 15 years in the California Santa Maria, Santa Barbara area.

Sifu has learned many martial arts and teaches a variety of self defense and self healing techniques originating from China and India.  Listed here a few techniques taught by Little Forest

Five Animal System (Crane,Tiger,Snake,Mantis,Monkey)

Shaolin Long Fist (Shaolin Lo'han)

White Lotus  (Si Lum)

Southern Shaolin Mantis

Tai Qi (Tai Chi Chuan)

Qi Gong - Internal, External, Martial, Spiritual

Formal Term Arm Seeking System (Mo-Su Chum-Kiu Pai)

Shaolin Lock and Grab (Shaolin Chin Na)

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