Yea they were not "energy exercises." Just some stuff he taught to get in shape.
Found this:
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Bodhidharma, who lived from 470 to 543 AD, was an Indian prince who studied to become a Buddhist monk under the tutelage of famous Buddhist master Prajnatara. After his master’s death, Bodhidharma traveled to China, where he taught Zen Buddhism and developed a system of exercise designed to improve his students' health and fitness. Modern forms of Bodhidharma exercises are used today in martial arts such as kung fu and chi kung. The exercises are intended to improve physical strength and balance.
https://www.livestrong.com/article/4...rma-exercises/
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