Apps Lotus Kwan Dojo Tracker The Lotus Vault (Skool) Stone Guardian
RSVP Sept 25
RSVP Sept 25
What It Trains

Six breaths. One nervous system.

Each movement pairs a specific breath pattern with posture and motion — regulating the nervous system through the body, not around it.

I Instructor Anderson demonstrating the Lion's Breath horse stance

Lion

Structural authority under load

Horse stance, spine vertical. A 4-count nasal inhale and forceful exhale that pressurizes the core before anything else moves.

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II Instructor Anderson demonstrating the Monkey's Breath wrist-crossed stance

Monkey

Release unnecessary tension

Wrists crossed, controlled rib descent. A deep abdominal inhale that opens the ribs and lets the shoulders finally drop.

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III Instructor Anderson demonstrating the Crane's Breath wide-arm stance

Crane

Controlled expansion and balance

Arms rise wide, spine aligned. Inhale to elevate, sharp downward exhale — trains scapular stability without lumbar flare.

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IV Instructor Anderson demonstrating the Dragon's Breath thumbs-anchored stance

Dragon

Rapid state activation under control

Thumbs anchored, elbows flared. A short inhale and six pulsed exhales that build CO₂ tolerance and diaphragmatic speed.

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V Instructor Anderson demonstrating the Gorilla's Breath deep squat stance

Gorilla

Internal pressure under deep load

Deep squat, elbows inside the knees, heels grounded. Expand the abdomen and hold pressure through the exhale.

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VI Instructor Anderson demonstrating the Tiger's Breath runner's lunge stance

Tiger

Directional power with control

Runner’s lunge into a 180° pivot. Inhale on load, explosive exhale on the turn — spine stays aligned through the transition.

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Strength without noise. Discipline without display.

These six breaths are the entry point. The full 6-Week KCJK Foundations progression — structured coaching, live sessions, and the complete Ki Cho Ja Ki™ system — lives inside The Lotus Vault.

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From the Field

What the practice actually looks like.

Real sessions, real people — outdoors, overlooking the harbor at golden hour.

Follow Along

Breathe with the practice right now.

Pick a rhythm and follow the circle — inhale as it expands, hold, exhale as it contracts. Three of the patterns behind the Six Sacred Breaths, built to run right here in the browser.

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Press start when you’re ready.

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A simple pacing tool, not a substitute for live instruction or medical guidance. Stop any time it feels uncomfortable and breathe naturally.

Who It’s For

Beginners welcome. No experience needed.

KCJK is taught live and in person — most recently at outdoor sunset sessions in Orange County. You don’t need a martial arts background, just a willingness to breathe on purpose for an hour.

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KCJK group sitting in a circle on the grass, welcoming a mix of experience levels