Iron Crotch Qi Gong, as the name would suggest, strengthens the abdomen and lower parts of the torso by exercises developed and used in ancient Chinese times. It was developed a thousand years ago alongside Chinese martial arts (Wushu) that were also developed at that time. The aim of Iron Crotch Qi Gong was to strengthen the male organs and lower abdominal area against trauma.It was also discovered at that time to have remarkable effects in strengthening the sexual prowess of males and has more recently been used to overcome impotence and associated sexual diseases.

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Guo Baowei was born in Beijing,China in 1948.He has trained in KungFu since be was five and has studiedthe human body and body building for over 3O years. Guo Baowei attendedBeijing Teachers'College from 1982to 1985 where he studied the hisloryand pbilosophy of Chinese cuhure. Hisstudy of nutrition has enabled him toresearch and develop food recipes tocomplement the health-promoting benefits ot Qi Gong and Taiji. In 1988 hemoved to New Zealand and became a New Zealand citizen in 1999.

Tom Winiata was born in Te Puke,New Zealand and is of Maori descentwith tribal affiliations to Te Arawa,Ngati Porou. Tuwharetoa and Ngati Kahungungu. He graduated from Auckland University College with aBSC（Maths） and has worked in thecomputer field in New Zealand. Australia, England and Germany. Hepresently ahelnates his time be tweenhis family, computer work, organic fanning and writing health books inpartnership with Guo Baowei.