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The word Kung Fu (Hard Work) means the
mastery of some difficult task-the attainment of a standard of
excellence. The art of Kung Fu is a combination of many Chinese physical-mental
disciplines which
include sparring, self-defense, weapons, forms, Shuai-Jiao, chin-na, bodybuilding, meditation
and a holistic approach to health, fitness, healing, personal improvement and growth. Kung Fu involves
the development of the complete person. It is a way of life, a method of
achieving and attaining the highest physical and mental development
possible. Kung Fu not only builds strength and self-confidence, but also
improves health, fitness, self-awareness, concentration, motivation, and
directs and focuses one's mental and physical energies.
The goals of Kung Fu are achieved through
the development of relaxation, strength, endurance, flexibility,
willfulness, coordination, agility, mind-body communications; abiding by
the laws of nature in respect to diet, body dynamics and meditation. Kung Fu develops those forces and
potentials which are already within us. The discipline carries over to
one's everyday life so one may be able to accomplish any task with ease
using positive energy and concentration. In dealing with the recently
popularized concept of Kung Fu, one must begin the discussion by
explaining that kung fu is not just a martial art unto itself, but it
encompasses the most effective and devastating methods of
self-preservation known to man. The identity of kung fu is diverse; over
1,000 styles are known or recognized. From Kung Fu came Karate, Ju-Jitsu
and most martial arts. It's a way of thinking that became a code of
living a productive life. Kung fu requires of the practitioner a strict
focus on physical and mental
discipline, unparalleled in Western
pursuits.
It is only as a whole concept that kung fu can be discussed, and this
entails forms, weapons,
fighting, self defense and spiritual development. To be adept, one must
follow the way, the essence of
the philosophy and life of the originators of the arts.
One cannot buy or purchase this knowledge,
except superficially. It is only acquired by the desire to learn, the
will to discipline one's self, and a sincere devotion to practice.
Above all else is the respect and high
regard your teachers receive from you the student. If you are fortunate
and desire it enough, working hard and diligently, you may succeed in
passing on the system if you are called to do so. In this way, you truly
honor your elders and the many masters that have preceded them.
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