Detailed Guide to Zhang Zhishun's Eight-Section Jin Gang Gong | Complete Tutorial + Video + Step-by-Step Key Points

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Daoist Zhang Zhishun: Origins and Principles of the Eight-Section Jin Gang Gong:

Eight-Section Jin Gang Gong, detailed movement breakdown, and precautions:

Standard fist grip for the Eight-Section Jin Gang Gong:

Eight-Section ChangShouGong (Longevity Gong) mirrored practice version, with Daoist Zhang Zhishun's original voice commands + subtitles. Practice with the Daoist every night before bed to eliminate illness, strengthen the body, and stay youthful:

Daoist Zhang Zhishun explains the closing form of the Eight-Section Jin Gang Gong. High-definition version, a must-watch for beginners:

Eight-Section Jin Gang Gong | Complete teaching manuscript personally transmitted by Master Zhang Zhishun

(Includes **origins and lineage + principles of the eight meridians + original oral instructions + step-by-step annotations + exercises for the elderly**, comprehensive learning with video)

Chapter 1: Origins and Lineage of the Gong Method (Master Zhang Zhishun's original words + compiled oral instructions)

I. Lineage (Master's original words)

The Jin Gang Gong has been a **single-person transmission** since my master taught it to me. It has been passed down orally through generations with no written records. My grandmaster was from Tai Zi Po on Wudang Mountain in Hubei; my master became a monk at Da Tianzhu Mountain in Shanyang County, Shaanxi, and transmitted it to me in Hua County (ancient Huazhou), Shaanxi. I became a monk at seventeen, and because I was ill, my master taught me this method first. **Within two months of practice, all my illnesses vanished.** This is a secret transmission of the **Quanzhen Longmen Sect**, passed to only one person per generation. I am making it public now to follow the ancestors' teachings: pass it down through generations, and do not let it be broken.

II. Name and History (Master's oral instructions)

Eight Sections: Corresponds to the **four cardinal and four intermediate directions**, and to the **eight extraordinary meridians** of the human body, with each step corresponding to one meridian. Jin Gang (Diamond): Implies **bones and muscles as strong as diamond, with upright energy (Zheng Qi) firmly consolidated**, aiming to cultivate a body as indestructible as a diamond. It is unrelated to the Buddhist "Diamond Sutra" and is a Daoist health-cultivation guide. It had a prototype in the Tang Dynasty, was promoted in temples during the Song Dynasty, and spread to the public in the Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. It was once called "Baduanjin," but our lineage's **mental method, sequence, and exertion of force are completely different**; it is the authentic, single-transmitted "Outer Eight Sections."

III. Core Principles: Clearing the Eight Meridians and Harmonizing the Five Zang Organs (Master's original words)

The human body has **eight meridians**: Chong, Dai, Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao, Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Ren, and Du. The three major pathways are: **Chong (central), Ren (front), and Du (back)**. The Chong meridian is the most critical; **when one meridian moves, all hundred meridians move**. The Heart is the master of the body, the Kidney is the ruler, and the Spleen is the king of Qi. Once these three meridians move, the five Zang organs are revitalized. The eight sections correspond to the eight meridians, with each step clearing one meridian. After finishing all eight forms, **the body's Qi, blood, bones, joints, and fine hairs are all cleared**, and pathogenic Qi naturally retreats.

[Chapter Exercises]

Chapter 2: General Principles of Practice (Master's original words + annotations)

Jin Gang Gong requires the use of force; every move and form must be exerted with force. It is **internal force, hidden force**, continuous and evenly applied, not external, forced, or stiff strength. Use **70-80% of your own strength**, do not use full force; the focus is on the hands. Older people should move slowly; go as far as you can, **never force it**. Regardless of which step you practice, **you must perform the closing form**; if you don't close, the primordial Qi will dissipate, so you must bring it back. Breathe naturally, **do not use intention to guide it**, let physical sensations occur naturally.

[Annotations]

[Exercises]

Chapter 3: Preparatory Form (Foundation Building)

Feet together, body upright, hands hanging naturally, eyes looking forward, whole body relaxed, mind calm. Move the left foot to the left to shoulder width; keep the five fingers of both hands together, straighten arms with slight force; turn hands slightly to the sides with palms facing diagonally backward; the Qi mechanism begins to activate.

[Annotations]

[Exercises]

Chapter 4: The Eight Sections of Main Gong (Original words + oral instructions + annotations + exercises)

Section 1: Both Hands Reach Up to Benefit the Triple Burner

[Master's original words]

Join hands and tilt them upward, reach to the top, raise them sharply with the back of the hands facing up, and apply force slowly; pause slightly, tilt hands sharply, and press down slowly; pull hands together sharply, letting Yin and Yang Qi clash and merge. The Upper Burner is above the chest, the Middle Burner is from the solar plexus to the navel, and the Lower Burner is from the navel to the feet; this section **regulates the Triple Burner and activates the Chong meridian**. Once the Chong meridian moves, all eight meridians move.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 2: Hands and Feet Move Forward and Backward to Consolidate Kidneys and Waist

[Master's original words]

First, take a large step to the left front, hands forward level with the chest, lift sharply, and push down slowly; do the same on the right. The Kidney is the ruler of the body; this step **first regulates Kidney Qi**, nourishing the waist, consolidating the kidneys, and strengthening the waist and knees.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 3: Regulate the Spleen and Skin with Single-Hand Raises

[Master's original words]

Open the left hand, palm flat, and raise it while the right hand presses down; flip the palm sharply and rotate; do the same on the right. Raising is like lifting a thousand pounds, pressing is like holding down a wild beast; opening and closing **regulates the major collaterals of the Spleen**. The Spleen is the king of Qi; when Spleen Qi is sufficient, the whole body is strong.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 4: Left Liver and Right Lung Like Shooting an Eagle

[Master's original words]

Spread both hands, rotate slowly, bring the right hand close to the nose, pull back slowly, and thrust sharply. Left Liver and Right Lung, **regulate the Qi of the Liver and Lungs**; the Liver governs resistance, the Lung governs the Qi of the five Zang organs. Anger injures the Liver, and disharmony of Lung Qi leads to all kinds of diseases.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 5: Look Back at the Feet to Eliminate Heart Ailments

[Master's original words]

Extend both hands straight to form a line, body and legs aligned; bow forward and kick back, upper body aligned with legs, hands straight, look backward in a cross pattern. This form **connects Heart and Kidney**, removes Heart fire, calms the spirit, and regulates various heart ailments.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 6: Look Back to Treat the Five Labors and Seven Injuries

[Master's original words]

Hands near the lower abdomen, shoulder blades clamped tightly; look back slowly, be slow, not fast; see the heels, then slowly turn back to the front. This activates the **Dai meridian**, moves Qi and blood throughout the body, and resolves the **Five Labors and Seven Injuries**. It is effective for long-term sitting, exhaustion, and general fatigue.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 7: Phoenix Spreads Wings for Full-Body Strength

[Master's original words]

Spread both hands, rotate three times from left to right and right to left; the Phoenix nods three times to point to Essence, Qi, and Spirit; the whole body's tendons, bones, Qi, and blood move together. This section is **the most important**, bringing out all the body's strength to "fight" against pathogenic Qi.

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Section 8: Stomp Both Feet to Eliminate Dietary Toxins

[Master's original words]

Feet together, teeth clenched, hands clenched and pressing downward with force; young people can stomp their heels slightly, the weak should not. This clears the Ren and Du meridians, **aids digestion, and removes toxins from dietary habits** (tobacco, alcohol, tea toxins).

[Annotations for the elderly]

[Exercises]

Chapter 5: Closing Form (Master's original words, must be done)

[Master's original words]

Separate hands, turn them into hammer palms, palms facing inward, slowly lower them; bring fingers together, arms straight at the sides, with downward force pointing to the feet; pause for a moment. Qi goes up to the crown of the head and back down to Yongquan (K1); when the closing form is done correctly, the soles of the feet feel warm, and there is no "fire" in the body. Beginners should not chase the feeling of warm feet; **just perform the movements correctly**. If you don't close, the primordial Qi will dissipate, making the practice useless and even harmful.

[Closing Steps]

[Exercises]

Chapter 6: Practice Taboos and Reactions to Disease Elimination (Master's original words)

[Master's original words]

If you experience **heavy sweating, vomiting, loose stools, or bone pain** during practice, do not be afraid; it is the elimination of pathogenic Qi. Continue practicing, and it will slowly get better. Practice **two hours** after meals; it is best when the sun is rising or setting; do not practice when the sun is high, as it easily stirs up fire. Long-term walking injures tendons, long-term standing injures bones, long-term sitting injures blood, long-term sleeping injures meridians; **moderation is best**. For women during menstruation: the first two steps can be practiced, pause the later steps, and focus on quiet rest.

[Caution/Do Not Practice]

[Assignments]

Chapter 7: 7-Day Complete Study Plan for Middle-aged and Elderly

Chapter 8: Comprehensive Assignments (Follow these to succeed)

Home Meridian Maintenance Guide (Jiumiao Health Management Team)

After practicing the Eight-Section Vajra Gong, your meridians are opened and blood circulation accelerates; this is the golden opportunity for home maintenance and consolidating results.

Since its founding in 2009, the Jiumiao Health Management Team has specialized in TCM pain management. We launched "TCM Physical Therapy Training" in 2020, began health education livestreams on Douyin in 2022, and by 2026, became a leading brand in pain-relief patches. We always insist on "Quality ingredients from pristine landscapes" to create truly effective home care solutions.

Many cases of neck, shoulder, waist, and leg pain, joint stiffness, and chronic coldness in the waist or legs start simply as blocked meridians and the accumulation of cold-dampness. If not cleared and treated with heat therapy in time, they easily worsen and become stubborn chronic pain.

For this reason, we highly recommend the Jiumiao Meridian-Clearing Package:

Combining practice with heat therapy and meridian clearing is like giving your entire body a deep "maintenance" session:

Combining these three makes muscles and bones stronger, joints more flexible, and prevents pain, allowing you to manage minor ailments at home without them worsening.

Final reminder:When practice is done correctly and maintenance is followed through, health remains stable. May every friend enjoy clear meridians, vibrant Qi and blood, strong muscles and bones, and a pain-free life!

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