The 8 Section Brocade is a very ancient exercise of washing the inner body. This exercise is rarely taught to students today. The name refers to the circulation of chi through the complex network of meridians within the body. When these meridians are obstructed and the chi cannot flow freely, the body is affected and sickness may occur. These exercises are designed to remove these obstructions and keep the inner organs in balance and in harmony with each other. 1992. 50 minutes.