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Pensacola Martial Arts and Fitness Academy
Home of the CFMA Chuan Fa Martial Arts Assn.

"Tis the presence of the dragon that imparts the sacred spirit,
tis the presence of virtue when one is truly rich"

Introduction to Shaolin Chuan Fa
The word Shaolin means "Young forest" and takes its origin from the location of the original temple built in northern China among a group of young trees. The term Chuan means "to clasp the hand of the Dharma" and Fa means "to grasp the inner principles and laws of nature". When Chuan and Fa are combined they mean "To grasp the spirit of nature in a learned way".


Because it was originally a system that was used by monks, there are no weapons to learn, just the use of one's own body. Brute strength is not a requirement. Timing, coordination, developed balance and the power of nature itself are the fundamental principles used in this art. Unlike most martial arts, Chuan Fa is neither characterized by the cultivation of brute force or strange powers nor by competition where there is a winner and loser. The cultivation of a balanced individual in harmony with others is the objective of this system.

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Site Created on Jan 01, 2003
Last updated on May 2, 2009