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History

This is our school's symbol; The Chinese Character Ming. It means "brightness." The shape on the left is an icon symbolising of the Sun. The shape on the right symbolises the Crescent Moon. These are the two brighest objects in the heavens. Combine the two of them and you have a source of unequalled brilliance.

The Shaolin Temple, where martial arts originated, flourished under the Ming Dynasty ("Bright Dynasty"). When China was invaded in 1644 by Manchurians, the Shaolin Temple was attacked and the monks forced to flee. When monks met each other, they would greet each other by making a secret hand signal. The right fist would be balled up on represent the Sun. The left palm would be flat and open, representing the Crescent Moon. Held together, this mirrored the "Ming" symbol you see here.

(The history here was based on Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu by Jwing-Ming and Bolt, 1982).

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  • Shaolin "Long Fist" - The famous style of Kung Fu originating from Northern China (aka Bei Chuan, Chang Chuan).
  • Tai Chi - A slow fluid style known for its slow soothing movements (aka Taichi).
  • Chi Gong - A famous health system incorporating meditation, relaxation and physical training.
  • Shuai Jiao - Mongolian and Chinese Wrestling.
  • Ba Gua - An internal (energy-based) art to develop strong legs (also known as Chinese Boxing or Pa Kua).
  • Hsing I - A robust and powerful internal style based on 12 animal forms (aka Xing-Yi)
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