What is Chinese Boxing?

Chinese Boxing refers to Chinese martial arts (also Kung Fu, sometimes called Chung Kuo Chuan). We use it in specific reference to those Chinese martial art systems that make energy mastery central to their study.

What is Kung Fu?

Kung Fu is a general term for Chinese martial arts. We translate it as 'skill obtained through hard work, or time well spent.'

What is Energy Boxing?

Energy Boxing is a general term we use for Chinese Boxing Systems based on a set of principles called the Principles of Chinese Boxing. These principles focus on developing energy mastery in a martial context.

What do you mean by the term Energy?

We use the term ‘Energy’ in its broadest sense, both eastern and western: 'the capacity to do work; the capacity to do work with the body.'

What is Chi?

Chi is a Chinese concept that is difficult to translate. We generally translate it as ‘energy.’

What is Chi Kung?

Chi Kung (Qigong) is a system of mind-body-spirit training which focuses on developing mastery of the body’s energy. This is achieved through various structural alignment, breathing, relaxation, and meditation techniques.

What is Internal Alchemy

Internal Alchemy (Nei Dan) is the highest level of Chi Kung training.

What is the difference between Internal Martial Arts and External Martial Arts?

The difference between internal and external in martial arts is the subject of considerable debate. We use the term 'external' to refer to basic attributes like strength, speed, flexibility, endurance, and technique which are common to all martial arts. We use the term 'internal' to refer to a focus on energy mastery.

How does Chinese Energy Boxing compare/relate to Wushu?

Wushu, translated as ‘war art’, is the term for Kung Fu in Mainland China (People’s Republic of China, PRC.) Some Wushu is focused entirely on performance and some includes martial training. Chinese Boxing differs from Wushu in that Chinese Boxing is focused primarily on the martial aspects of Kung Fu.

Is Chinese Boxing related to Koushu (Kuoshu)?

Kuoshu, translated as ‘National Art’, is the term used for martial arts in Taiwan (Republic of China, ROC.) Kuoshu has typically retained more of the traditional martial components of Kung Fu. The Chinese Boxing Institute International (CBII) was an offshoot of the Kuoshu Federation of the ROC. Christopher Casey was the Kuoshu Federation’s North American and European Director for many years before founding CBII.

Can you accommodate students with different experience levels or interests?

Yes, we can accommodate students with varying experience levels or interests.

Do you teach the applications of form?

Yes, applications of the form are taught in the Kung Fu Curriculum. Applications are developed through various levels of intensity, ranging from pre-set drills to testing under pressure in Kong Sao.

Is contact required for the martial curriculums?

Martial arts are a contact activity. The Chinese Boxing and Kung Fu Curriculums include direct physical contact. Students will be informed and are expected to provide their own appropriate equipment and protective gear.

What is the training like in the martial programs?

The training is both physically and mentally challenging. Students are permitted to develop at their own pace, but are expected to come to class prepared. The intensity of the training increases as the student progresses in the program. Students are able to explore different Chinese Boxing Systems, but are required to study the Kung Fu Curriculum. Uniforms are not required, but appropriate attire is expected.

What are the Principles of Chinese Boxing?

The Principles of Chinese Boxing are Unitary, Changeability, Root, Centeredness, Projection, Line and Angle, Body State, Yield, Forward Pressure, and Mind Theory.

What is Dog Boxing?

Dog Boxing (Gou Chuan, Di Tang) refers to a class of techniques/training related to ground fighting. All complete Chinese Boxing Systems include ground fighting in their study. Dog Boxing also refers to martial art systems that specialize primarily in ground fighting.

What is Shuai Chiao?

Shuai Chiao refers to a class of techniques/training related to throwing and takedowns. All complete Chinese Boxing Systems include throwing in their study. Shuai Chiao also refers to martial art systems that specialize primarily in throwing.

What is Chin Na?

Chin Na refers to a class of techniques that focus on manipulating weak points of the human body. A narrow definition of Chin Na is ‘joint locking.’ The most expansive definition of Chin Na encompasses locking, grasping, tearing, throwing (Shuai Chiao), and striking vital points (Tien Hsieh, Dim Mak.) All complete Chinese Boxing Systems include Chin Na in its most expansive context. Since it can be so inclusive, there are a few martial art systems that specialize primarily in Chin Na.