Chinese Traumatology with emphasis on Tui Na Medical Massage

This two day seminar (15 hours) will cover the basics of die da ke (fall/hit) medicine. Die da ke is the incredibly effective trauma medicine used by martial artists in China for thousands of years. The methods presented will be from the Shaolin tradition. You will learn the basic theories of Die Da medicine as well as methods of treating both acute and chronic injuries with an emphasis on tui na, dian xue, chi massage and herbal methods. All techniques will be demonstrated and/or practiced by participants. This is a hands-on, how to course, perfect not only for massage therapists, practitioners of Oriental medicine, physical therapists, but also for martial artists and athletes. Certificate of completion will be issued.

Kung Fu

It is said that Northern Shaolin Kung Fu was born when Shaolin monks in the 1600’s, 1700’s combined the most effective fighting techniques from various Chinese martial arts styles into one devastating method of combat. Over the years, Northern Shaolin has proven the style of choice for some of history’s greatest martial artists, including Great Grandmaster Ku Yu Cheung. Our curriculum is taught in three levels. It is best suited for the student ages 13 and up who is agile and flexible, who has good endurance and speed, or who wishes to develop these traits. Emphasis is placed on basic training with weapons sets taught to augment a practitioner’s skill. The investment is $ 15.00 paid at the start of each class. There are no contracts. Classes are given one or two times a week and average one and a half hours in length. Please call for current locations and times. Private lessons are also available.

Clinic Internship Opportunity

Upon completion of the Chinese traumatology seminar, you can make application for internship to continue training in our natural healthcare clinic. This is meant to be a complete training experience for the acupuncturist or bodyworker who wants to specialize in Chinese Medical Massage, orthopedic injuries and chronic pain, and needs to learn how to build and run a competitive, service-oriented practice. In order to work an assigned shift within the clinic, you must be a state licensed massage therapist, acupuncturist, physical therapist or chiropractor. Only professional, well-disciplined, and eager-to-learn applicants with a focus on compassionate patient care will be asked to continue past an initial three-month trial period. Please send a short introduction as well as a resume including all professional and educational experience, relevant continuing education courses and any martial arts or chi kung training.

Chan Buddhist Meditation

There are two aspects to learning Buddhism. The first is to emulate the Buddha’s character, spirit, compassion, wisdom and resolve. If we were to take the Buddha as are exemplar, and cultivate ourselves in accordance with his teachings, we will be able to become enlightened. The second is to study Buddhism for the sake of eliminating doubt that we have on life and existence, for Buddhism can fulfill the voids left by philosophy and science. The highest of the Shaolin arts is to show a way to enlightenment by practicing meditation. Meditation is not an isolated practice; it must be practiced in conjunction with morality and wisdom in order to achieve optimal results. This one day seminar will present the basic teachings of the Buddha and the methods of Chan meditation which forms the core of Shaolin spiritual training.