This southern Chinese martial art is not a sport. Rather it is a combat art designed for self-defense. As such, there is no sparring, nor do we participate in tournaments. We train for the street. Paradoxically, the system was developed in a Buddhist monastery dedicated to Kwan Yin (a bodhisattva of compassion). The Buddhist idea was that when one trains for no-rules combat, then fear is ultimately cancelled and the heart naturally opens in the absence of fear.
We use a belt rank system, and it takes about four years to earn a Black Belt. The training consists of Lessons, Fighting Techniques, and Form (similar to tai chi).
Since not everyone is capable of dedicating years to training, we offer a variety of specialty workshops in practical self-defense.
