About the Art

The Chinese martial arts, properly known as "Wu Shu" (literally “War Art”) in China or "Kung Fu" in the U.S., are over 5,000 years old and are the most widely practiced of all sports in China. Included under the umbrella of Wu Shu is the well know discipline of Taiji or Tai Chi. Wu Shu started Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Jujitsu, and it has influenced all of the Asian martial arts known today. However, despite many similar characteristics, Kung Fu as it is practiced at CMAI differs significantly from those types of martial arts in that we still have a more holistic implementation of the various aspects of Chinese martial arts rather than digressing into specialty areas (i.e. Tae Kwon Do which focuses on kicking) which tend to ignore very pragmatic and viable martial art methods. At the Chinese Martial Arts Institute, one can still experience the “real deal” authentic martial arts that can work in the street or in a competition. 

We are one of a very few institutions in the country that provides both traditional Kung Fu with its very practical applications (for self defense) and contemporary Wu Shu (for exhibition) with its beautiful movements. Required within our curriculum for adults, is specific knowledge of Shaolin Chin Na. This is a very rare and highly effective style of Chinese martial arts that only a handful of instructors globally truly know.

We offer:

External Systems

· Kung Fu: Traditional Bare Hand Forms & Fighting Sets, Sparring and Weapons: Short Staff, Long Staff, Southern Staff, 3 Sectional Staff, Spear, Straight Sword, Broad Sword, Southern Broad Sword, 9 Sectional Whip Chain, Pu Dao, Quan Dao

· Contemporary Wu Shu: modern competitive & demonstrative styles of performing martial arts.

· Chin Na: Chinese grappling style that is the foundation of Japanese Ju Jitsu & Aikido, uses pressure points & joint locks based on the sciences of anatomy and physics.

· Shaolin Boxing: Light, Medium Contact Sparring.

· San Da / San Shou Full Contact Sparring

· Self Defense: Rape Prevention & Street Smart Survival Skills

· Kickboxing: American & Aerobic styles for Conditioning

Internal Systems

Tai Ji (Tai Chi)

Qi Gong (Chi Kung)

Xing Yi (Hsing Yi)

Liu He Ba Fa

 

Benefits of Tai Chi

Tai Chi improves the natural functions of the organs, increasing their vigor and strengthens them against disease. In addition to controlled motions and natural breathing, Tai Chi also promotes tranquility, stress reduction and improved concentration. Since all movements are performed in an integrated fashion, the practice of Tai Chi leads to the improved awareness of the different parts of the body, better functioning of the central nervous system and complete physical coordination. Click here for more WebMD
http://www.webmd.com/balance/health-benefits-tai-chi-qigong  

Tai Chi Chuan will foster positive qualities such as calmness, perseverance, patience and determination. When practiced conscientiously, it will lead to both mental and physical wellbeing and improved health and longevity. Anyone can practice Tai Chi and reap the rewards of improved health and physical fitness-physically, mentally and spiritually.

• Stress Reduction and Inner Calmness
• Enhanced Immune System
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Best Treatment for Fibromyalgia and Arthritis
• http://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/news/20100818/tai-chi-best-fibromyalgia-treatment
• Improved Coordination and Posture
• Increased Balance, Flexibility and Circulation
• Enhanced Concentration and Heightened Awareness
• Self Defense
• Convenience (Time and Space) with Text and Video Support