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The general philosophy of Tong Leong should not be based on fighting, but rather understanding how to win.
Only fight when you can win. Always put yourself in a winning position and then you do not have to fight. This means that with the
ability comes the knowledge.
With the knowledge and the training, you already have the skills and know what to do. You do not have to prove it to the masses you already understand it physically.
So why flaunt it? Why not share this knowledge.
The Tong Leong Martial Arts true philosophy is to share the knowledge that you have learned from your instructor.
The philosophy, therefore, is first of all to respect one's self. If you respect yourself, you will feel comfortable with yourself and you will be able to respect other people.
If you don't value yourself you cannot value anybody. If you are secure with yourself, you will be confident with others. If you don't trust yourself, then you cannot trust anyone else.
Athletes are not born they are created by hard work, endurance and perseverance. We work hard to achieve something with the understanding that you cannot get anything without effort. The common phrase is: Something for nothing is worth nothing. You have to work for your achievements. Everything becomes a trade off as strive to achieve the goals you have set for our life. To be succesful in Tong leong you must master the: |
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| Tzee Wai Kuen |
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The Tzee Wai Kuen system is one of the most sophisticated procedures for self defense and offensive Tzee Wai Kuen is based on physics,pressure points and how to apply these techniques in a defensiveposture within the human body. Tzee Wai Kuen teaches the student to recognize aggression and defuse this behavior.
The techniques that are used in Tzee Wai Kuen are base on techniques, that were developed thousands of years ago by the ancient Chinese philosophers and Buddhist monks observed the, birds, insects, and fish to see how they reacted to the various types aggression, and situations This created a series of defense moves to counter aggressive actions.In this development Tzee Wai Kuen was broadened, and as the system progress other movements were incorporated. In the process new techniques were employed and new movements employing natural farm implements such as the staff, sickle, hoe and other farm tools. Farm equipment that were use in the daily work separate chaff from rice, barley, corn, wheat. These farm implements were used as a defensive tools against acts of aggression, as the various systems were developed. They began to incorporate armaments and implements of the military as well. Thru the years of training the various systems were developed, and the procedures were given names.To define this methodology, the procedure was to identify with the masters who taught the various concepts ,as these methods were develop their were given names that identified with the style, example Dragon , Eagle, Eagle Claw , Tiger, Mantis [Eighteen Branches,] Bear, Snake , Harmonious Fist, the order of the Red Turban, the order of the Purple Turban, White Eye Brow, White Crane, Monkey, Tzee Wai Kuen, Yin Yang, White Lotus, these are but a few of the styles of the Chinese Martial arts that were developed in China and the providences as well as the surrounding areas of China. An as the styles developed other countries were developing their own systematization as well. |
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| IAI-DO |
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The martial art of IAI-DO demands patience and fortitude.To study bushido the student first has to committed them selves body and mind, and to put all physical attractions or mental thoughts from their person .To study this great art demands total commitment ,
this will take a special person who is ready for whole obligation of ones self, and as you become exposed to the ancient art of IAI-DO your whole out look on life will change, you will not only become a better person but a more understanding human being. To be able to practice the same movements over and over again and to strive for perfection , and each day you practice you become more enlighten with the proficiency of IAI-DO- and the benefits that you received from this ancient art, Are in its self rewarding.
I mean the inspiration, that as an individual you receive from this ancient art, as you begin to put into the practice the martial art of IAI-DO. IAI-DO is a modern non combative discipline that stems from martial practices out of Japan’s historic past. The exponents of combative prototypes forms of Japanese swordsmanship are seen to have been extremely
vigorous men in each period of Japanese history.
They were men whose thoughts and actions give us a penetrating insight into the enduring cultural forces that have the have molded the nature of Japanese thought, dictated the strict regulations concerning social conduct, set standards of aesthetic taste, developed a stern and conservative philosophy of life,
and eventually brought the leaders in the political time frame of the Tokugawa han [defense] to great heights as well as to miserable depths of despair. Nonetheless striking is the realization that today , in modern Japan, there are hundreds of thousands of person s of both sexes and in a wide range of age levels who make IAI-DO an important part of their daily lives. Many of these people are as vigorous as were the counterparts in earlier ages, and a considerable number of the modern exponents of IAI-DO are important leaders of Japanese educational programs and of business and industrial enterprises, or they are prominent figures in Japans numerous social, religious , economic, and political organizations. Thus there can be no valid augment against the fact that a comprehensive study of IAI-DO will afford us a realistic contact with large segments of Japanese history and, moreover , that this study will be substantially educational not only with respect to many facets of life in pre-Meijj Japan but in turn in modern age as well. Historian John Whitney Hall notes that most of the difficulty In arriving at an understanding of Japanese history is due to attempts to explain things in terms of western preconceptions. As an alternative , Hall suggests; If the Western observer could but shift his view point and accept Japanese history on its terms, taking explanations from the content of Japanese culture and from the value system of the Japanese people themselves , the results would be quite different, and certainty more comprehensible. The student will of necessity be require to familiarize himself with a rich new technical vocabulary of words and concepts that are peculiar to the art of Japanese’s swordsmanship. Unless this is done, there I little hope of his gaining a genuine intimacy with the subject. It is true that classical combative swordsmanship in Japan was originally taught to protect the individual warrior so that he could better defend a specific nexus .Martial strength is obvious implied by a man armed with a sword, but he use of the word for wanton destruction has always been genuinely discourage. The sword is to be use only in the spirit of goku taihei; To defend the great peace. But their is much more to the art than the physical act of bring the sword into a combative use. The master teachers of swordsmanship, in all age of Japanese history, have consistently pointed to the need for the swordsmen to developed his mind as well as his technique with the blade. Even if the use of the sword is restricted to its practical combative applications, this mind concept urges that the sword must not be used in anger but rather in the furtherance of a sense of enduring loyalty and duty in the service of a superior. IAIDO CONSIST OF FOUR MOVEMENTS NUKITSOKE DRAW KIRITSUKE CUTTING MOVEMENT CHIURI REMOVING THE BLOOD FROM THE SWORD NOTO RETURN OF THE SWORD TO THE SAYA OR SCABBARD MUSHIN NO-MIND-NESS,OR NO THOUGHT NESS WHEN DOING THE ART OF IAIDO TO CLEAR THE MIND. There are no short cuts, because of are western life style we would like to learn every thing about life in the shortest time possible, with that type of attitude you as a student would misspend your time. there is an very old saying. Rome was not built in a day, IAI-DO is the threshold of beginning to learn about your self,
the more you are exposed to this ancient art, the more that you will discover about who you are.
I personally have been in the martial since I was ten years old and every day I learn some thing new about myself as well as the martial arts, I look forward to each day as a learning experience.
I personally will never stop learning. IAI-DO has been great enlightening experience for me. When working with the katana. The katana and you become one because the body and sword became an extension of your body with no separation, this takes time to learn as well to experience this great movement. When you do not separate the two. You are at the beginning of threshold of IAI DO. In the art of IAI DO movement becomes second nature, like breathing every day
you are not aware of your breathing, this is the natural feeling of IAI DO when each movement becomes normal with no thought process, at this point in your life you will begin to experience the true meaning of IAI DO
as you gain the knowledge of this martial art.
IAIDO is not for every one, if you are looking for instant results, then this is not for you , do not waste your time. Again there are no short cuts.Time is of no importance ,IAI-DO is timeless if you as a student want to learn, then you will find the time to spent learning IAI-DO. The IAIDO that is taught in the TONG LEONG school is traditional way, the formal classes are taught with great discipline behavior is very important, the student must learn to be patience with them selves. I have taught IAI-DO to females and children and have great results. If you have the time I have the patience to teach the great art of IAI-DO. My greatest reward is to see my student or students excel, that in its self is my incentive. The classes in IAI-DO begin with politeness and ends with politeness as each student is equal to each other. As you learn the movements of IAI-DO and practice in your spare time, you will begin to improve each student will reach his or hers level. There is no best student as each student will develop themselves and will have a favorite technique, this is what makes IAI-DO great. Thank you for taking the time to read this document. Grand Master Manuel Agrella. |
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| Kendo |
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Shubumi gashi,The ancient Japanese Art of The Way of The Sword. Shubumi gashi begins and ends in politeness. The focus in Shubumi gashi is on physical and mental discipline. Strategy and tactics is emphasized through this stylized martial art. Shubumi gashi is a stylized combat which philosophy can be directly applied to business and everyday life. Shubumi gashi is the aristocracy of the martial arts. My goal is to teach Americans traditional Shubumi gashi without the impediment of a language barrier.
One of the most difficult things to do is to present a concept and an idea that is our own without sounding boisterous, arrogant, pretentious or superior. In the past years through the formulation and documentation of the Shubumi gashi this
has been one of the greatest hurdles I have had to deal with. But I have come to the realization that for everything there is a beginning and if you are in love with your creation, with your role in its development and growth and you wish to share it, then through the questions of others you will at some point have to acknowledge that these are your ideas. I realize that I must state proudly that I have been able to enhance what I have found so dear to me, the tradition of Shubumi gashi. Shubumi gashi is the fundamentals taken to what I believe are a freer flowing, more spontaneous level. I wish to express Shubumi gashi as a style that you will be able to enjoy as much as I enjoy teaching it. The unique moves of this style are seen in the original strokes of many of the most historic, well know Kendoists in the world. But from those moves I am proud to say have come the freedom, the flow and essence of Shubumi gashi. My good fortune has been to be a student in the fundamentals and the traditional history of Shubumi gashi. My rewards have been to see the many areas of knowledge come together and flow through my teachings and students into what you are about to share, which is called Shubumi gashi. |
| Karate-DO |
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Long ago the art of self-defense called "te" (which means hand) existed in Okinawa, the small southernmost island of Japan. The actual roots of Karate-DO are not clearly known, but because Japan, and especially Okinawa, was close to China and frequently traded with it, it is probable that the Okinawan people were strongly influenced by China when developing their own martial art. Because at that time things of Chinese influence were regarded as mysterious and of high level, people used the word Karate-DO to describe it. After the 14th century, king Sho Shin banned weapons, and in the 16th century the government of the fief Satsuma, which governed Okinawa, established complete anti-weapon laws. Because of this people practiced Karate-DO in order to protect
their villages and families, and also as a way of self- defense. Gradually Karate-DO developed as a "one killing-blow" martial art that could also compete against weapons. Because the training was conducted secretly, it was never discovered, not even by the families of both teachers and trainees.
This is why the real aspects of Karate-DO were hidden for a long time. Finally it was introduced by Funakoshi from Okinawa. He went to Tokyo and demonstrated his Karate-DO to the people, who were amazed by its technique and power. After that many other Karate-DO experts, such as Chojun, went to Tokyo and helped expand the popularity of Karate-DO all over Japan. In 1935 Funakoshi, after seeking advice from a zen master, changed the characters for Karate-DO from meaning empty hand. Since then it has developed enormously, changing its form from the original Karate-DO of Okinawa. After a long silence due to the 2nd world war the Japan Karate-DO Association was established in 1949 and rapidly increased in popularity after the introduction of competition Karate-DO in 1956. In only a few decades, from when Funakoshi first introduced it to today, Karate-DO has gone beyond all social and racial barriers to gain worldwide support and is loved by many people of all ages. Wherever you go you will always find a Karate-DO dojo (training hall). No other martial art has in this way started on a small island and spread all over the world in such a short time. When a student of Karate-DO (a karate-ka) reaches the dan level, his body has been trained as a weapon. He can defend himself in any given situation and protect himself in all different directions, using his limbs freely and independently.The basic techniques are divided into 4 groups, i.e. blocking, punching, kicking, and striking. In combat a karateka needs not only these techniques, but also others aspects - power, speed, timing, rhythm, breathing and a strong spirit. In a serious unarmed fight the individual possessing the stronger spirit and better technique will win. And, not only in that sense, the practice of Karate-DO will indeed lead to a development of character and self potential. As with other Japanese martial arts, Karate-DO requires a sound spirit and has clear rules of behavior and respect. The final purpose of Karate-DO training is not to defeat an opponent in competition but to develop perfect character, overcoming mental and physical sufferings under rigorous discipline. |
| Macaco preto |
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Macaco Preto Ju-Jutsu emulates the leg movements of the monkey, the nimbleness of the praying mantis and the shoot of the snake. Monkey steps enable better speed and spirit in moving and the skill of the Praying Mantis combined with that is the emulations of this grappling art. Hands are brisk as shooting stars and eyes keen as lightening. The Ferocious Monkey’s defense is to attack, moving like water resting like a mirror and responding like
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