Wu Xing {pronounced wu-shing}, is actually the short form for “Wu Zhong Liu Xing Zhi Chi” or the five types of chi dominating at different times. As the earth rotates around the sun, 5 seasons are produced, late summer is counted as a season and is seen as a transitional time. These phases affect all life process on earth including the internal workings of the human body. The goal of our Healing Arts program to understand exactly how each of us are affected by this cycle and how to live harmoniously with it. It’s your choice whether you would like to study the Healing Arts on their own or become a Wu Xing Martial artist, where you combine the health system with the martial arts.
The 5 Animal System of Kung Fu is also referred to as Wu Xing: Dragon, Leopard, Snake, Tiger, Crane. {Tai Chi is considered Crane and Snake}. Each style has a different approach to movement and combat, and is ruled by it’s own psychology and personality. Together, they form a dynamic fighting system. By studying the various animal systems you will have the capacity to change your strategy as often as needed, putting you in harmony your opponent, turning your body into the ultimate weapon.
Crane
Develops strength in the tendons and ligaments, regulates the liver and helps with anger. This style improves concentration, balance and accuracy. The crane overcomes the opponent by remaining calm, it studies the weaknesses of the opponent and moves faster.
Dragon
Develops strength in the heart, cultivates joy and improves mental alertness. This powerful style is light, evasive and unpredictable.
Leopard
Strengthens the stomach and spleen and helps with worry and anxiety. This style builds strength and flexibility and cultivates agility.
Snake
The practice of this style builds strong internal energy, strengthens the lungs, develops sensitivity, and cultivates the skill of yielding to force; allowing the practitioner to take on opponents who are much stronger. Through time the body becomes like a chain or a whip. Snake style helps control grief in the body.
Tiger
This style builds deep strength in the bones and muscles, invigorates the kidneys and helps control fear by developing courage.
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