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Tribute to Dr. Michael Jamison


BIOGRAPHY of MICHAEL JAMISON, DC

Dr. Michael Jamison began to lay his groundwork of expertise in ancient Asian Arts at the age of nine years old. His training journey led him from boxing to the Japanese fighting arts of Judo, Karate, Akijitsu and Aikido. By 20, he had become fascinated with T’ai Chi and Chinese Internal Arts. In time, this passion would evolve into an intense and expansive practice of Qi Gong. Lui He Ba Fa, Hsing-I, T’ai Chi, and Ba Gua forms.

Tandem to this study, Dr. Jamison acquired extensive training in styles of Northern Shao-Lin Kung Fu and myriad weapon forms, including sword, fan, spear, and staff, which he has taught as Chief Instructor of his own schools in the U.S. states of North Carolina and Georgia.

Now, decades later, Dr. Jamison continues this relentless study with the same handful of Asian masters who contribute ongoing inspiration and refinement to this tremendous foundation.

To this is coupled nearly 20 years of academic study and teaching experience in anatomy, physiology, Alternative, Functional medicine, and Chinese medicine. He has lived and studied abroad, gleaning a well-rounded exposure and first-hand appreciation of other cultures’ martial and medicinal traditions.

A proficient writer and speaker, Dr. Jamison has lectured for Kennesaw State University and spoken at, as well as presented workshops and seminars throughout the Southeastern United States. He has several published articles on Complementary Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Martial Arts, as well as various magazine, radio, and television interviews and appearances to his credit.

He is a practicing Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine, accomplished body worker and Creator/Owner of Inner Qi Wellness, a progressive, comprehensive natural healing practice and Internal Martial Arts studio in the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Georgia.

Through these rich experiences and a natural gift for teaching, Dr. Jamison offers his patients and students a vast spectrum of ancient treasures through classes, monthly forums and lectures, lessons, and retreats for improved health and well-being, delivered with an informed clinical appreciation at core of his teaching methods.

Prospectus of Traditional Asian Arts

Yang Style

  • 24-Move Short Form
  • 37-Move Short Form
  • (Cheng Man-Ch’ing)
  • 48-Move (Intermediate)
  • 108-Move Classic Long Form
  • Kwan Ping – 64-Move Form
  • Two-Man Combat Form
  • Yang Style Push Hands

Shao-Lin

  • 20-Method Fighting Form
  • Linking Step
  • Gung Lee
  • Springing Leg
  • Dwen Da
  • China Mountain Forms
  • Chin Na Doi Da
  • Two-Man Shao Lin Combat Forms
  • Phoenix Dragon Double-Edge Sword

Shao-Lin Weapons

  • Long Sword and Broad Sword
  • Spear
  • Staff
  • Sticks
  • Umbrella
  • Steel Whip
  • Dagger
  • Fan

Conditional Drills and Sets

  • Shao-lin
  • Hsing-I (Staff)
  • Ba Gua Large Sword
  • Ba Gua Walking
  • Tai Chi / Chi Kung
  • Tai Chi Walking
  • Weapons Training
  • Liu He Ba Fa

      Ba Gua

      • Eight Palm Change Method
      • Eight Trigram Continuous Form
      • Swimming Dragon
      • Continuous Form
      • Lo Han Patting
      • Ba Gua Broad Sword

      HSiNG I

      • Five Elements and Two-Man Form
      • 12 Animals
      • Short Forms

      Taoist

      • Tao Yin
      • Wu Dang Qi Gong
      • Yin Yang Golden Light
      • Healing Sounds
      • Microcosmic Orbit
      • Macrocosmic Orbit
      • Highlighting the Curious
      • Vessels
      • Inner Smile

      Buddhist

      • Yin Gun Gin
      • Incense Burning
      • Nine-Hand Seals
      • Exchanging Garments of the Buddha
      • Nine-Segment Breathing
      • Da Bar Gi

      Sun Style

      • Competition Form

      Tai Chi Weapons

      • Double-Edge Sabre
      • Tai Chi Stick Form
      • Tai Chi Ruler
      • Fan Form

      Yang Style

      • Broad Sword
      • Double-Edge Sabre
      • Spear Form

      Chen Style

      • Essential 48 Moves
      • Refined 48-Move Form
      • Pao Chui
      • All Silk Reeling
      • Chen Style Push Hands

      Other

      • Extensive Meditation Modes

      Medical

      • Five Elements
      • Four Seasons
      • Zang Fu Energetics
      • Animal Qi Gong
      • Site Specific Sets

      Other

      • Wild Goose
      • Wai Tang Kun
      • Family / Folk Styles
      • Eight Brocade Exercise
      • Walking Qi Gong




          About Tai Chi 4 LIFE Cooperative

          The Tai Chi 4 LIFE Cooperative is a self-care and share learning cooperative offering practical ways to reduce stress through Tai Chi, Qigong, and other modalities aimed at extending health and quality of life.

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          Decatur, GA  30030


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