What is Lohan Qigong (Chi-Gong) 羅漢氣功?

In order to answer this question, we first start by understanding the term “Lohan” 羅漢. Lohan (or Arhat in Buddhism) is a term given to a person who has achieved or attained enlightenment. This has its origins passed down from the Shaolin Monk Choy Fook, who taught Chan Heung 陳享, the Founder of the Choy Lee Fut System 蔡李佛, in which the Lohan Qigong System is a part of.

Next, we must understand the term “Qi” 氣. Qi is the “essential” substance that makes up everything in the world and is the “vital” substance that makes up the human body and maintains life.

One way to understand this is through TCM Theory (Traditional Chinese Medicine). Qi is the breath (air), that circulates through breathing. Breathing improves the function of the “Lung” (respiratory system), as well as the function of the “Heart” (cardiovascular system).

Lastly, we have “Gong” 功. This is movement through exercise, which strengthens the Joints, Ligaments, Tendons and Muscles (musculoskeletal system), as well as strengthening the Spine and the left and right sides of the body (neurological signals).

Learning to Breathe and Move together helps promote Qi and blood flow around the body through the organs and Meridian Channels.

“The sequences of movement using breath and focus are a wonderful meditation, but also so helpful for developing or maintaining balance, stability and joint mobility”. - Giselle

What is in the Lohan Qigong System?

The Lohan Qigong System consists of –

Traditional Chinese Medical Theories and Practices
Different Breathing Systems
Qigong Learning Principals and Traditional Poems
Therapeutic Stretches, Walks and Pole Exercises
Meditation Methods
Lohan Qigong Forms/Sets

The 5 main Lohan Qigong Forms include,

18 Lohan 十八羅漢
Siu Lohan 小羅漢
Dai Lohan 大羅漢
Ng Wan Luk Hei 五運六氣
Tai Chi 太極拳

“After 33 classes I feel much more relaxed, fit and healthy. I'm experiencing improvements in my sleep patterns, balance, energy, knees and back” - Nicola

Sifu Paul Nomchong

Sifu Paul Nomchong is an Inner Chamber Fire Dragon Disciple of Grandmaster Chen Yong Fa 陳永發, the 5th Generation “Jeung Mun Yan” 掌門人 (Keeper of the Style) and Direct Descendant of Chan Heung 陳享, the Founder of the Choy Lee Fut System 蔡李佛. In April 2026, Sifu Paul was promoted to the International Chan Family “Zong Gaau Lin” 總教練 (Head Coach).

Within this comprehensive Chinese martial arts system is the Shaolin Lohan Qigong System, this particular Qigong System was kept from the outside world for four generations and only taught to the family, until Grandmaster Chan Yong Fa opened it to the world. The Lohan Qigong System is deeply rooted with the Traditional Chinese Medical Theories and Buddhist Teachings from the Shaolin Temple, as well as Daoist (Taoist) Philosophy.

“The qi gong classes are great as they have helped relax my muscles after training and improved my sleep. I feel more lighter and more flexible and energetic”. - Katie