Martial Arts/Sports Medicine
Secret and Effective Methods for the Treatment of Sports Injuries
April 5-6, 2008

For centuries Chinese martial arts masters have kept their highly prized remedies a carefully guarded secret. Tom Bisio and Frank Butler will reveal these ancient Eastern secrets as an alternative way to treat acute and chronic injuries. Participants will be introduced to Die Da medicine, a method to treat trauma verified by warriors and martial artists for thousands of years. Learn about self-treatment modalities, Eastern versus Western approaches to trauma, injury prevention and exercise, diet and lifestyle choices. Tom Bisio and Frank Butler both learned in traditional Chinese apprenticeships. They have been practicing medicine and martial arts for a combined total of 60 years. Licensed professionals with busy NYC practices, they are known throughout the United States for the treatment of orthopedic injuries and trauma. Co-authors of Zheng Gu Tui Na: Chinese Medical Massage, they teach accredited workshops both privately and at TCM graduate schools on the east and west coasts. For more detailed information go to www.zhenggutuina.com.

Learn a complete range of alternative healing strategies for injuries common to an active lifestyle. This workshop will cover the use of Die Da in the treatment of soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains, bruises and other injuries to ligaments, tendons, muscles and bones. Die Da is an effective trauma medicine used in China by martial artists and warriors. For the last two millennia it was the most common form of treatment for trauma and orthopedic medicine. Today it is practiced in traditional Chinese hospitals.

This how-to workshop combines lecture, demonstration and the practice of various techniques including the principles of the treatment of tendon/sinew injuries and fractures with plasters, liniments, soaks, cupping, moxibustion, dietary considerations, revival techniques and more. We will also cover how to prevent injuries and avoid common athletic training errors, as well as Secret training formulas.

Location: Pacific College of Oriental Medicine 915 Broadway (at 21st Street) NY, NY
Date: April 5-6, 2008 Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Cost: $350 Early Reg. (deadline February 20th), $400 thereafter
Register at www.zhenggutuina.com

Saratoga Martial Arts Conference 2008
February 23 & 24
Location: Saratoga Holiday Inn
www.saratogafestival.com

At the 2008 Saratoga Martial Arts Festival (Feb. 23-24) in Saratoga, NY, Tom taught Linear Ba Gua Forms and the San Miguel Eskrima of Filemon "Momoy" Canete. He was joined by more than 20 other instructors from a variety of martial disciplines all of whom taught aspects of their respective arts. The Saratoga Martial Arts Festival is organized by Steve Pearlman who selflessly gives his time to present this exceptional event. Some of the instructors are pictured below.

Standing-Back Row (left to right)
Steven Pearlman SMAF director; Vincent Anthony, Hanshi (Aiki Bujutsu Ryu); Maestro Ramon Martinez (Classical Fencing); Sensei Al Blakley (Iaido and Nemaru Karate); Sifu Mark Cardona (Wan Yi Chuan Gung Fu); Simon Burke-Lipiczky, Sensei (Aikido and Qi Gong), Kevin Suggs, Sensei (Goju Ryu); Joe Mansfield, Kyoshi (Okinawa-Te Ryute Renmei); Mr. Emmanuel Manolakakis (Systema); Tony Annesi Shihan (Aiki-Ju-Jutsu); Lou Zuccaro, Sensei (Zenbu Ryu Jujutsu); Mr. Ferman D. Vargas (Defensive Arts Training)

Kneeling-Front Row (left to right)
Sabeum Chris LaCava (Jung Ki Hapkido); John Borter, Sensei (Modern Jujitsu); Master Dominick Violante (Kempo and Aikido); Sifu Sharif Bey (Hung Ga Gung Fu); Tom Bisio; Sifu Dan Donzella (Pentjak Silat); Sifu William Luciano (Pai Family Boxing); Sifu Allen Wong (Northern Shaolin)

Presentation and Workshop on Prevention & Treatment of Sports Injuries

Teton Wellness Festival
Snow King Resort
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
October 12-15th, 2007
www.tetonwellness.org

Tom was a featured speaker and gave a presentation and hands-on workshop on the treatment of Sports Injuries with Traditional Chinese medicine.

Ba Ji Qi Gong - 8 Ultimate Qi Gong

Chinese Qi Gong consists of profound healing exercises that have been used for thousands of years to promote health and rehabilitate the body.

Ba Ji Qi Gong is composed of 8 of the simplest yet most powerful healing exercises drawn from the martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine. Individually each exercise can create powerful changes in one's health. Performed together the eight exercises work synergistically to strengthen the body, improve one's energy and vitality, increase concentration, aid memory and circulation, preserve health and promote longevity.

Ba Ji Qi Gong takes about 20-25 minutes a day. Performed daily it can duplicate many of the effects of herbal and acupuncture treatments. Many people who experience headaches, neck and shoulder pain, insomnia, anxiety, muscle tension, or fatigue and stress can benefit from practicing Ba Ji Qi Gong. If time is short, even practicing just one or two of the exercises can significantly improve health and well-being.

No mats, or equipment are necessary.

Each 3 hour seminar will present the complete 8 exercises and the fee includes an instruction booklet.

Generally, the class is offered once per month from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Class Dates:
Saturday, July 28th from 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

For Location and Registration:
Contact Tom Bisio at 5th Street Acupuncture
(212) 475-0037
or
Marshall Wood
(917) 609-5592

February, 2006 Beijing Gao Family Ba Gua

Master Gao Ji Wu returned to New York City in February 2006 to teach Beijing Gao Family Ba Gua. Click here to view photos.