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F.A.Q's

What is a Martial Art?

The "Martial Art" is a singular body of knowledge, which has existed for a very long time, and comes from nature (or God as your beliefs might dictate). We create nothing new - only discover what has always been and we as martial artist's carry the legacy onward.

The Martial Art is has been divided into many sub-groups or categories and are referred to as "styles." True and complete Martial Art training has a three-fold purpose of enhancing, protecting, and preserving life in general, and the individual's experience physically, mentally, AND spiritually.

Although its main physical activity involves the training of the mind and body in various methods of combat for the purposes of self defense, physical fitness, and self discipline, the aspect of "fighting" is truly only a small part of the whole art in the mind of the Masters. Only a novice would say that the words "Martial Art" translates primarily as a "fighting system," or "method of combat." Self defense is the method by which we protect ourselves, our family and others, during our main quest for spiritual enlightenment, and improvement of one's self while learning to embrace, and enjoy life.

What is Kung Fu?

Chinese martial arts are also often referred to as wushu or incorrectly as kung fu.. Its original meaning is somewhat different, referring to one's expertise in any skill Skill is human (usually learned) ability to perform actions. Interpersonal communication Speech: Listening, talking, interpersonal communication, Nonverbal communication Literacy: writing, reading Motor skills Walking, Arts and crafts, Sport Miscellaneous, not necessarily martial. Many consider wushu literally means "martial art". It is commonly used much the same way as the popular term kung fu, referring specifically to Chinese martial arts, but is in China also used as a general and formal term for any martial art. Today, many also use wushu, modern wushu or contemporary wushu as a name for the modern styles of Chinese martial arts that are practiced primarily for exhibition and competition.... a better term for Chinese martial arts, as it translates directly into martial art.

Are there different kinds of Kung Fu?

Yes, and they come in the form of Sport, Fighting, Exercise, Linear, Circular, Soft, Hard, Internal and External. Most kinds of Kung Fu incorporates some or all of these traits.

What are the Belt Rankings?

If you choose to stick with a system you will go through a series of belt rankings designed to show your progress. When martial arts started there was no belt ranking. You went from Black to White or from White to Black. In our system we have the following series: white, yellow, green, blue, brown and then black.

What's the significance of the Belt or Sash?

Other than the obvious, belt-harder and sash-softer, there's not really too much difference. They both serve the purpose of showing rank/seniority for the school and the instructor. It helps give some students a feeling of progress. The belt or sash can be used as a weapon and it is taught in some systems. The Chinese use the sash more and the harder styles seem to use the belt.

How long until I reach Black Belt Status?

It usually takes four to five years to get to black in our system.

Is Kung Fu tied to a Religious Belief?

Not really. There's reference in some schools to Buddism, Daoism and it is talked about in today's schools but not pushed unless you actually request it from the instructor.