ChuanFa Kenpo JuJitsu Tai Chi

                                      Chuan Fa Association

Chuan Fa has been translated as Kempo in Japanese, Kenpo and Kung Fu in Chinese . But in essence it embodies a tradition from which other styles of martial arts have developed their techniques be it Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Tang Soo Do, Thai boxing as well as many others. Chuan Fa teachings have directly influenced several arts such as Jiu Jitsu, Judo and thusly Aikido and Aikijitsu.

                                             

 

 

“Tis the presence of the dragon that imparts the sacred spirit”

“Tis the presence of virtue when one truly becomes rich”

Thusly when you have dragon spirit you are endowed with its virtue.

 

 

 

 

 

                                       

There are three points of primary virtue; wisdom , benevolence and valor. As seen in our logo, these three points are represented outwardly by the triangle. Inside the second triangle is a sign that represents a connection of the mind, body, spirit, called the Hsing as seen here. Surrounded by virtue and standing strongly over the Hsing is the Dragon our outward sign of virtue and hovering over the Yin Yang symbol called the Tai Chi or the balance of all energies and life symbols, good and evil, male and female, hot and cold. This is your symbol of virtue and life and our associations basic principles for students and instructors alike.

Introduction of New Styles, Clubs, Lineage Into Chuan Fa Association

CFMA is now accepting applications from dedicated schools who are interested in forming an alliance with a respected organization. Membership can be either for the individual or school or both. Membership includes certification, patch, membership cards, quarterly newsletter, Black Belt pins, and specialized training from within the association.

 

  1. Independent Schools wishing to join: All instructors must be members of the Shaolin Chuan Fa Association.
  2. All students must be members of the Shaolin Chuan Fa Association.
  3. Dues are paid annually and are due the 1st month of every year.
  4. ( Persons joining during the year must pay the full association fee, it will not be pro-rated unless it is the last month of the year.)
  5. These fees will be turned in as collected.
  6. All instructors or teachers must be certified by the Chuan Fa Association and approved by the Senior Teacher.
  7. All instructors are tested and approved by the Shaolin Chuan Fa

                                           Tuition Fees:

  1. There is a one time association fee for new schools to receive membership $300.00
  2. This is a one time fee for each branch. i.e If Mr. Smith joins, he pays the fee. If Mr. Smith opens another branch of his school, they are still covered under this fee.
  3. However, if Mr. Jones, a student of Mr. Smith’s opens a school whether following his lineage of Mr. Smith or deciding to do something different, he must obtain a new certification for the new school if they wish to be part of the association.
  4. There are two types of schools in the association no one being more important than the other.
  5. Affiliated School - is one that teaches the Chuan Fa Kenpo and Tai Chi system of martial arts. They are direct descendents in lineage with Dr. Fitch’s programs.
  6. Associated School - is one that teaches its own style of
  7. martial art under the auspices of the Chuan Fa banner.
  8. Remember being part of this association is a privelege not a right.

                                    Student Memberships

  1. All students and instructors will pay an annual fee of $35.00.
  2.  $10.00 dollars will be kept by school
  3. $25.00 will be paid to association and Senior teacher
  4. Senior school’s teacher will pay no fee unless he is only member to join association and his school is not a branch school of association. This is considered a special situation.

    (There will normally not be a teacher joining without his school unless specifically agreed upon by Senior Teacher.}