The Martial Art Form
Dào Chì Gōng Fū (The Way of Chi Kung Fu) (道氣功夫) focuses on defense and confidence and self-discipline. The style name literally means the Method of Vital-Energy Skill Work. Our school motto, therefore, is “Inner Strength Through Hard Work.” The school logo: Chinese characters below a Phoenix, below a Tai Chi Yin Yang has three lines at the top that represent “Heaven” in Chinese philosophy. We are a Christian-based school that also functions as a ministry to others in need. All these symbols represent who we are and what we do. The Yin Yang is a symbol of symmetry and balance, one force always complimenting another. Yin Yang is a worldwide martial arts concept referring to the diametric aspects of life and martial arts. It is not, nor ever has been, a reference to dharma or Buddhism or a reflection of any sort of eastern mysticism.
Definition of the Art form
- Dào 道 Way/method
- Chì 氣 Vital energy
- Gōng 功 Service/work/achievement
- Fū 夫 Laborer/worker
Martial arts & concepts that we teach
- Capoeira
- Muay Thai
- Jun FanGung Fu (Jeet Kune Do / Way of the Intercepting Fist)
- Kara-Te-Do
- Tang Soo Do
- Tae Kwon Do
- Aiki-Do
- Ju-Do
- JiuJitsu
- Brazilian JiuJitsu
- Nin Po (Pressure points)
- Shaolin Stances
- Shaolin Qin Na
- Weapons
The three main Martial Arts Principles
- To utilize only combat-effective techniques from other martial arts
- To apply only the force necessary to end a fight, avoiding injuring others whenever possible
- Economy of Motion = the Efficiency of Expenditure (of energy)
The Seven Laws of Gung Fu
- Fluidity: As one technique completes, another begins
- Adaptation: Moving with the flow of energy
- Economy: Efficiency of expenditure
- Movement: Move only as required; no less, no more
- Intent & Execution: You will perform as you train
- Harmony: Compliment hard with soft, strong/weak, heavy/light
- Non-self Interference: Simply respond, trust your training; strive not for an outcome