Ba Duan Jin focus on specific Zang-Fu and diseases. Each phase clearly illustrates the key requirements, functions, and goals of one movement. The actions of Stretching, Bending Forward, Bending Backward, Swinging, etc. act on the locations and organs of people's Triple Burner, Heart/Lung, Spleen/Stomach, Kidney/Waist. They can prevent diseases such as "heart-fire", "five fatigues" and "seven injuries". They also have the functions of lubricating joints, strengthening muscles, enhancing power, hardening bones and sinews, helping digestion, and regulating the nervous system.

The "Brocade" in the "Eight Pieces of Brocade" has three different meanings. First, it means "Gold" and "Platinum". "Gold" means it is precious. "Platinum" in the ancient times represents colorful silk cloth. This describes that this practice is precious and aesthetically pleasant. Second, "Brocade" represents silk cloth. The characteristic of silk cloth is its continuity. This illustrates that this practice needs to be smooth and continuous. Third, "Brocade" has the meaning of collection. This indicates that "Eight Pieces of Brocade" compiled and summarized many ancient practicing methods and techniques.

"Eight Pieces of Brocade" was developed in the Sung dynasty in China. It has lasted for over 1000 years. It is a Wu-Shu Dao-Yin technique in a standing position. It was later separated into many sects. About the time of Ming dynasty, a sitting position "Eight Pieces of Brocade" was developed. So the standing position "Eight Pieces of Brocade" was referred to as the "Martial Eight Pieces of Brocade" or the "Outer Eight Pieces of Brocade" and the sitting stance "Eight Pieces of Brocade" was referred to as the "Civil Eight Pieces of Brocade" or the "Inner Eight Pieces of Brocade". What will be described in this section is the "Martial Eight Pieces of Brocade". This is a routine of movements combining the traditional "Eight Pieces of Brocade" practicing method with the method developed by the Traditional Athletic Research Committee in the Chinese Medicinal College. The following is a description of the practicing methods, requirements, and functions of the "Eight Pieces of Brocade". Readers need to read carefully and practice accordingly. As long as you practice diligently and persistently, you will reap the full benefits of this exercise.