The Arts

"T'ai Chi Chuan, an ancient Chinese system of exercise is intended to be the basis of ongoing practice in physical development and training necessary for any practitioner of the healing arts. To facilitate the goal of becoming a competent Oriental Medical Practitioner, T'ai Chi Chuan, a Taoist form of exercise and active meditation, is studied for the development of sensitivity, levels of awareness, strength and stamina, correct physical posture and alignment, as well as control of the practitioner's energy system...T'ai Chi Chuan is an excellent means for developing one's health and vitality."   - New York College of Health Professions  

“Qigong or chi kung (气功) (pronounced "chee-gong") is a practice of aligning breath, movement, and awareness for exercise, healing, and meditation. With roots in Chinese medicine, martial arts and philosophy, qigong is traditionally viewed as a practice to balance qi(chi) or intrinsic life energy. Typically a qigong practice involves rhythmic breathing, coordinated with slow stylized repetition of fluid movement, and a calm mindful state. Qigong is now practiced throughout China and worldwide, and is considered by some to be exercise, and by others to be a type of alternative medicine or meditative practice.” -Wikipedia

"Dragon Style Kung Fu is a defensive and offensive combat system utilizing various hand techniques and low kicks that strikes and traps the opponent...Form drills are the essence of dragon style that requires stamina since techniques are executed using external power (waist) and internal power (breathing). The use of external and internal powers is not mutually exclusive, as the combination will maximize the practitioner's strikes. The dragon stylist does not use brute force and muscular strength but develops sound waist power and applies similar Tai Chi principles. It is an excellent self-defense system for women and people of all physical sizes."  - Wing Hong Yip's Dragon Style Kung Fu  

“Taekwondo is one of the most systematic and scientific Korean traditional martial arts, that teaches more than physical fighting skills. It is a discipline that shows ways of enhancing our spirit and life through training our body and mind. Today, it has become a global sport that has gained an international reputation, and stands among the official games in the Olympics."  -World Taekwondo Federation