Welcome to the Tien Gunn Online Training Series – The Celestial Stem System

Discover a rare and powerful internal martial art that bridges the gap between ancient wisdom and modern practice. Tien Gunn, or the Celestial Stem System, is a concise yet profound method of internal martial training. Rooted in the classical internal styles of Kung Fu—Tai Chi, Hsing-I, and Bagua—this system has been carefully developed to serve as both a complete standalone discipline and a gateway into deeper traditional practices.

Why Tien Gunn?

In our school, Tien Gunn has long been used as a foundation for understanding the complex movements of internal martial arts. By simplifying the core mechanics found in styles like Tai Chi, Bagua, and Hsing-I, Tien Gunn provides practitioners with a clear, effective method to isolate and refine essential internal principles—like silk reeling, rooting, breath control, and whole-body power generation—in a more accessible form.

Each of the 25 unique movements within the system can be practiced for:

• Self-defense and martial application

• Health improvement through circulation, strength, mobility, and breathwork

• Chi Kung (Qigong) and meditation

• Energy development and internal alignment

• Philosophical exploration rooted in Taoist cosmology

Whether you are an experienced martial artist or a complete beginner, this system meets you where you are. It is especially valuable for those who may not have the time or physical capacity to commit to the more demanding traditional styles, yet still wish to experience the deep benefits of internal martial arts.

The Course Structure

To guide your journey into the internal arts, the Tien Gunn system is offered in a structured series of online courses:

🔹 Course 1: Foundation Training

Learn the core mechanics of each of the 25 movements, including:

• How to perform them with correct structure and intention

• How they relate to the major internal arts: Tai Chi, Splashing Hands, and Hsing-I

• How to apply each movement across those three styles, or as a complete standalone system

This foundational course is ideal for beginners and experienced martial artists alike who want to refine their internal skillset from the ground up.

🔹 Course 2: Internal Power, Chi, and Health

Dive into the energetic and health-focused aspects of the system:

• How each movement channels Chi (energy)

• The healing effects on circulation, joints, breath, and internal organs

• Introduction to Chi Kung methods, meditative applications, and breathwork integration

🔹 Course 3: Martial Application and Combat Strategy

Explore how each of the 25 movements can be applied in real-world scenarios:

• Learn practical self-defense applications and fighting principles

• Understand the strategic intent behind each technique

• Train sensitivity, timing, and power delivery through internal mechanics

🔹 Course 4: Integrated Training for Advanced Practitioners (Optional or Future Course)

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🔹 Course 5: Taoist Philosophy and Cosmology

Uncover the deeper meanings behind each movement through the lens of Taoist philosophy and celestial alchemy:

• Learn how the Tien Gunn movements reflect Taoist cosmology in the body

• Explore the symbolic relationship between Heaven, Earth, and Humanity

• Understand how each exercise can act as a microcosmic mirror of the greater universe

This course is for those seeking not just physical transformation, but spiritual and philosophical insight into Taoist internal arts.

In Summary

Tien Gunn is more than a set of exercises—it’s a system that unites martial functionality, health, energy work, and philosophical depth. Its unique structure makes it one of the most versatile and accessible internal arts systems available today.

Whether you're here to learn self-defense, improve your health, explore energy, or understand the Taoist roots of martial arts, the Celestial Stem System offers a transformative path forward.

Join us—and begin your journey into internal mastery.