Mission of Statements

To research and promote the ancient treasure of Chinese Culture, passed by Kungfu Tradition.
To educate and introduce the Chinese cultures and arts to the public, with the spirit of friendship gathering.
To support the local, national and international community by opening professional training centers/branches of YuanYang Men Schools through an effective program that cover every aspect of life that are Mind, Body and Spirit.
The Taishan Sport Asociation is independent, non-political and oriented toward the true state of art in real work that cover variety in work profession.
To create events, seminars, classes, workshop, training, activities below, but not limited to;
Conducting and creating an educational activities using formal or informal classes and seminars includes but not limited to Traditional Chinese Martial Art of YuanYang Men School, Traditional Chinese Herb Medicine Class, Taoist Agopunture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Taoist Geomancy (Feng Shui), Qi Gong Meditation, Taoist and Buddhist Philosophy and Spiritual Study, etc.
Conducting and creating appreciation events toward Chinese Arts and Cultures such as, Chinese Lion Dance as well.
Conducting and creating activities in international seminar and workshop, kungfu pilgrims in China.
Conducting and establishing training centers/branches nationwide and internationally.
To identify, train, build, certify and promote instructor seed/candidates.
Conducting and creating a demonstration events in the community that includes but not limited to Kungfu Demonstration, Qi Gong as well as fundraiser for non-profit organization, etc.
Conducting and publishing medias such as books, DVDs, Manuals, etc.

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Rules of the Schools

• Nurturing of both Art and Spirit
• Balance between Knowledge and Strength
• Preservation of what is Ancient so as to  generate what is New

THE EIGHT PROHIBITIONS

1. Inconsistency: systematic progression must be achieved through consistency and continuity...
2. Obstinancy, Excessive curiosity: Wanting to learn faster or by skipping steps without having acquired the necessary preparation or having learned well. One must not try to progress too speedily simply for the sake of progression (do not eat more than you can digest, working hard and obtaining little).
3. Superficiality: Kung Fu has an ancient history with uncountable forms and techniques for gaining strength.  All this has been obtained through the hard work and sweat of past Masters.  Practice must be taken with seriousness, continuous focus and through experience. For every technique learned one must master ability, theory must be profoundly understood and the effect must be felt internally. A superficial attitude will not lead to any success.
4. Impulsiveness and Crudeness: All the styles of Tradition have a systematic approach to the Practice. Practice is developed according to scientific laws. Crudeness takes you on the wrong path.
5. Compulsive change: The Tradition has hundreds of Schools and every Master his own ability. The apprentice must not desire to continuously change Style or Master. For as when focus is given to one thing others are necessarily lost along the way, in the end, all are obtained. If a disciple is persistent in this attitude he will be respectfully cautioned, but were he/she not to pay heed to this guidance, initiation must be revoked so as to eradicate this vice.
6. Interruption of Succession: The Custodian of the Gate must pick his successor before his own death. Succession can be handed down to more than one disciple. If no successor is previously chosen, the Council of Disciples must elect a Successor.
7. Lack in Compassion: One must always Love others, have a sense of Devotion to the School and protect the Art for the sake of others.
8. Breaking the Rules: One must live in scrupolous observation of  the Rules. These are to be passed on to future generations.  All must mutually lend a hand and be united. The Masters of the Art must be shown respect.

THE YUAN YANG MEN RULES  - FOR EXCELLENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF MARTIAL ARTS

1. One must strive  to observe all the teachings and spiritual excellence of the masters by evolving the Art through constant practice.
   
2. Evolve and preserve the Wu De by maintaining a spirit of brotherhood and  patriotic  fidelity, if necessary even by going into battle for the defense of the weak. Developing and Divulgating the Art.
3. Study incessantly so as to grow and better the art through constant practice. Always seek perfection, see the best in others, change oneself. Cultivate humility because knowledge is limitless.
4. Compassion and Kindness, help one another, do not speak ill of your neighbour, do not exercise the Martial arts to injure or intimidate the weak and defenseless.
5. Candid Honesty, transparency, do not hesitate to help the needy so as to resolve offences. Be a living example of rectitude, fight that which is evil, refine your body and transform your mind. Transformation in your spirit and emotions should be done purely as a process of evolution.
6. Select the School’s disciples through a selection based on rigorous practice, virtue and practice must develop hand in hand. Disciples must be honest with their Masters. The Master must strive to love his students. If the disciples behave disrespectfully towards their Master the latter must admonish and correct them.
7. Never feel satisfied, Kung Fu is infinite and infinite is its study. Its significance is profound. Always aim higher, never halt your progression, do not be infantile and behave immaturely, never be proud and arrogant in your knowledge.
8. Do not be prejudiced towards other schools. All styles have excellent elements, what counts is hard practice that always aims for perfection, never be fanatical. Learn all that is best from every style, internalize it so as to develop new unity, this is the best attitude for growth.
9. Never forget your Master and your roots, the disciple absorbed in learning different styles will never be able to grow independently from his Master. As much as abilities or fame may develop even further that those of one’s Master, a true disciple never forgets his/her origin and roots of their talent.
   Never be disrespectful towards the Master or Older brothers.

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Internal Style

Internal styles (內家; pinyin: nèijiā; literally "internal family") or Wudang Styles focus on the practice of such elements as awareness of the spirit, mind, qi (breath, or energy flow) and the use of relaxed leverage rather than unrefined muscular tension.

While the principles that distinguish internal styles from the external were described at least as early as the 18th century by Chang Nai-chou, the modern terms distinguishing external and internal styles were first recorded by Sun Lutang; who wrote that Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Xingyiquan were internal arts.
Components of internal training includes stance training (zhan zhuang), stretching and strengthening of muscles, as well as on empty hand and weapon forms which can contain quite demanding coordination from posture to posture.Many internal styles have basic two-person training, such as pushing hands. A prominent characteristic of internal styles is that the forms are generally performed at a slow pace. This is thought to improve coordination and balance by increasing the work load, and to require the student to pay minute attention to their whole body and its weight as they perform a technique.

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External Styles

External styles (外家; pinyin: wàijiā; literally "external family")
or Shaolin Styles are often associated with Chinese martial arts. They are characterized by fast and explosive movements and a focus on physical strength and agility. External styles includes both the traditional styles focusing on application and fighting, as well as the modern styles adapted for competition and exercise. Examples of external styles are Shaolinquan, with its direct explosive attacks and many Wushu forms that have spectacular aerial techniques. External styles begin with a training focus on muscular power, speed and application, and generally integrate their qigong aspects in advanced training, after their desired "hard" physical level has been reached. Most Chinese martial art styles are classified as external styles.

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The Masters of the School

GMs° Zhou Brothers

The late GM° Zhou Yong Xiang and his brother GM° Zhou Yong Fu, currently 99 years of age, have been declared National Treasures of China, due to their great knowledge of Traditional Kung Fu.
Their vast experience and knowledge ranges across the board from External styles to Internal styles, particularly Internal disciplines like Tai Ji, Ba Gua and  Xing Yi.

They were the Founders of "Yuan Yang Men School" , created to protect and pass on this great heritage of Archaic Knowledge.

GM° Jiang Zhou Cun

The Grand Master Jiang Zhou Cun , direct successor of the Grand Masters GM° Zhou Yong Xiang and Zhou Yong Fu.

Amongst his Titles:

Awarded 1° place at the National Championships in close hand weapons combat – full contact with no protective gear – 1983;
Awarded 2° place at the Chinese National Sanda Championships in 1983 – 81 Kg Category;
Awarded 1° place in Tao Lu with routine in Tang Lang at Word Championship held in Reno, Nevada -USA- in 1986;
He is currently the Head of the Physical Education Department at Shandong Teachers' University, one of five institutions in China with authority to confer Master Degrees in Wushu. He is the creator of the new official routines performed during Tang Lang Quan Competitions.

GM° Salvatore Cafiero

The Grand Master Salvatore Cafiero is the President of the Yuanyang Men Europe Association. He began his training in Martial Arts by practicing Judo at the age of nine, moved on to being nominated  Kickboxing Instructor at the WAKO European Championship in 1985 (age 16) and later obtained at the age of 17 his First Degree Black Belt in Shaolin Kung Fu and in Tai Ji Quan under the instruction of Grand Master Chang Dsu Yao.
From 1992 to 1997 he lived in many parts of Asia and was able to learn from some of the greatest experts in Chinese Kung Fu and Indonesian Silat.
In 1995 he was awarded a Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine by the Shangdong College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Jinan.
Grand Master Liu has recognised him as his ‘Direct Disciple’and is the only European ‘Direct Disciple’ of the Yuan Yang Men School’s Founders. It is thanks to GM Cafiero that this Great Tradition can be passed down to this day.

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YuanYang Men School

YuanYang Men is a traditional school of Kung Fu that prides itself in a profound knowledge of Kung Fu passed on by generation to generation.
It was started as a means to further research and study in traditional Chinese arts with the intent of making accessible the philosophy and in a particular way the practice of all disciplines defined as Traditional Arts: Yoga, Ancient and common Martial Arts fromboth Western and Oriental Traditions.
TheFounders of this ancient school are the Grand Masters Zhou Yong Xiangand Zhou Yong Fu.
Currently there are three globally recognized headquarters:

• ASIA - China: This is the Central Headquarter located in Jinan (Shangdong province) and has GM° Grand Master Jiang Zhou Cun as its Custodian.
• EUROPE - Italy: Second Headquarter based in Brescia,Italy and has GM° Grand Master Salvatore Cafiero as its Custodian.

THE TRADITION
The intrinsic charm and advantage that renders these disciplines a treasure of privileged knowledge lies in the fact that the learning of every philosophic principle must be experimented and recognized through practice: Not only is this a  fundamental criteria for considering an Art ‘Traditional’, but it ensures that the learning of these principles is fully internalized and lived as first hand experience through its practice.
Having therefore considered the integrity and purity of its foundations, Fit-losophy Africa has been created thanks to years of research and practice and is made richer by the priceless contribution of Masters that have always been a point of reference to all researchers and practitioners the world over.

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