The roots of Golden Shield Qi Gong dates back 500 years to temples in the Emei mountains of Western China. Traditionally the training was passed down from the Master to only a few students. In this generation this knowledge was passed down from Master Yang in Kai Feng China. Master Yang’s full name is Yang Jin Gui. He was the head of martial arts training in the war against Japan, officially recognized as one of the top 100 Tai Chi Masters, and is remembered as a cultural “jewel” of China for his service to the Chinese people.

Master Yang taught Tai Chi to thousands of students in the parks of China. When he turned 50 he began accepting formal students. His 19th and last formal student was Dr. Don Zhang PhD, OMD. Master Yang transmitted all the teachings of this tradition to Dr. Zhang. Before Dr. Zhang left China to come to the United States, Master Yang gave him his blessing to teach it to anyone wishing to learn.

Since 1995 Dr Zhang has been sharing this tradition with the general public. No longer taught as a “martial” Qi Gong, this system has been adapted and developed into a powerful tool to promote the health and longevity of it’s practitioners.

Golden Shield classes will be taught by Tim Chrisco. Tim has been a student of Golden Shield for nine years, and an instructor for seven. During this time he has gained a deep respect and appreciation for this incredible system.  Tim finds no greater joy than to share this training with others.
Other intructors currently teaching classes in the Austin area include Stephen Andrews and Ginny Campa.