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Chu Gar South Mantis Kung Fu
Red Dragon's Door
Chu Gar South Mantis Kung Fu
The Red Dragon's Door was founded by Sifu Manuel Rodrigues of Ventura,
California. The name was an horonary title given to him for his
accomplishments in traditional martial arts competitions. The name was
bestowed in the form of a name chop literaly stating, "Red Dragon has no
peers." Sifu Rodrigues is the senior student of Sammy Wong, reknown
Chu Gar Tong Long master, a private student of Jack Moy, a Bak Mei master,
a student of Henry Poo Yee, the Grandmaster of Jook Lum Tong Long, & a
student of Dr. Wu, a Shuai Chiao master.
The Palm Springs / Cathedral City branch of Sifu Rodrigues's school the Hong Lung Mun or Red Dragon's Door is also called the Institute Of Chinese Boxing and is run by Sifu Rodrigues's senior student Chris Arnold. Here, Sifu Arnold teaches the Chu Gar & Chow Gar systems of Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu and the Yang Style of Tai Chi Chuan, under Master Rodriguez.
Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu is a practical martial art for modern Self Defense. The arms are held out in front of the body ( similar to a praying mantis ) to protect the chest and abdominal cavities from attack. The movements are smooth and circular, designed to use the opponent’s force against himself. In this way the physically weaker can defend themselves against the stronger. Southern Mantis fighting techniques are simple, efficient, and extremely effective. Some of these include simultaneous defense and counter attack, short power and multiple power strikes. It is an aggressive in-close fighting system meant to completely dominate it's opponent by "swallowing them up and spitting them out." The system is a truly complete martial art boasting many sub-systems such as ground boxing, aerial boxing, chin na, drunken boxing, etc... It is also heralded as one the most powerful kung fu systems attacking all thirty-six vital points and is intended for use in war like conditions, seeking to end the fight as quickly as possible.
Three basic methods for generating power exist and from there seventy-six total variations of power generation can be developed. These powers in Chinese Kung fu are called "Genk" under the Hakka pronounciation or "Jing" in Mandarin. The idea of power in Chinese Kung Fu is disimilar to the idea of power that a Western athlete typically thinks. Ging comes in many forms and also varies in usage from system to system and can become quite complicated.
What Is Tai Chi Chuan?
Tai Chi Chuan translates as “Supreme Ultimate Fist.” It is a rarely understood form of Chinese Martial Art. Renowned for its health benefits, Tai Chi Chuan has spread throughout the world as a health creating exercise. It is recognized by the medical community as being helpful for reducing stress, and has been used in therapy programs for patient’s with Chronic Illnesses. But you don’t have to be ill to benefit from Tai Chi Chuan! We believe that the full benefits of this art can only be experienced if taught with a full understanding of how to use it as a "martial art". That is why we teach you the complete art of Tai Chi Chuan.
About the Institute Of Chinese Boxing.
The Institue Of Chinese Boxing offers training in martial arts. This training improves endurance, strength, muscle tone, coordination, and flexibility. It also builds lean muscle and burns fat.
Training in Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu & Tai Chi Chuan will build self confidence, discipline, physical strength, flexibility, and the ability to defend yourself and loved ones.
The Institute Of Chinese Boxing is a martial arts academy dedicated to the concept of Wu Lin Kwoon - School of Martial Virtue. We believe that by training in authentic martial arts both Traditional and Modern, you can improve your mind, body and spirit; the only three things you can truly own.These are the benefits that make martial arts training much more than a pastime - it makes it an art for a lifetime.
Sifu Chris Arnold