TheDharmaWarrior

Member since January 12, 2013

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Gary Giamboi is a published author, martial artist, Qigong practitioner, Yogi, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer, founder and owner of the Genbukan Harukaze Dojo, The Institute of Asian Arts™ and Training by Gary.

Gary has taught seminars and workshops in the US, Canada, Europe, Japan and China.

He is currently on the Board of Directors of the National Qigong Association, Chairman of their Outreach Committee and Vice-Chair of their Research & Education Committee.

He has been studying the Eastern Arts since 1969 has attained many ranks and titles along the way including:
• Genbukan Kyoshi (Teaching Master) and Shibucho (Regional Director)
• Ryokudan (6th Degree Black Belt) in Genbukan Ninpo Taijutsu and the Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei as a personal student of Soke Shoto Tanemura
• Okuden level (equivalent to a 7th degree Black Belt) in Asayama Ichiden Ryu Taijutsu
• E-500 ERYT Yoga Alliance Yoga Instructor
• Initiated Disciple of Yogiraj Swami Bua who named him Gajendranathan (King of the Elephants)
• Disciple of Master Chen Weigun in Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Qigong and Grandmaster Sam Chin (I Liq Chuan)
• Level 4 Qigong Instructor by the National Qigong Association
• KBC Kettlebell instructor
• Certified in Ohashiatsu and Thai Yoga.

Gary believes in working with the Universal Principles which are the basis of all true religions, modalities and systems. These Principles may not be easy to learn, accept and follow, but they are simple. They usually require seekers to give up more than actually acquire. This is true for many reasons, not the least of which is most people already know all they need to know even if they can’t “see” it or admit it if they can “see” it.

He has produced several DVDs (two in Japan) and a CD. He has just released his first full book, The Spirit of Smiling: Perfecting The Art of Surrendering to The Way: ISBN: 978-0-61565-925-1 which has received excellent expert reviews. For more information, see http://thespiritofsmiling.com/