Rain95 quotes,
"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/)
Chi Kung (aka Qi Gong) literally means energy work (or energy cultivation) with the word "Chi" (Qi) literally meaning energy in the Chinese language. The origin of the kanji word "Ki" in Japanese was derived from the word "Chi" as well. You might recognize “Ki” from the energy work system practice of Reiki which literally means Spiritual energy. Perhaps what was taught by Bodhidharma evolved into the ancient/modern energy practice of Qi Gong?