What is the International Green Dragon Society? In China, it was known as the Ching Lung Pai / or Qing Long Pai. It is a noble and ancient organization. A few organizations such as it existed in China for centuries during times of great social unrest, lack of central government authority within the empire, schisms and strife. These societies banded together for trade and protection. They provided insurance, burial, care for widows and orphans, apprenticeships, etc. They provided insurance, bruial, carried on the traditions of ancient Fighting Arts such as Chi Tao Chuan Gung Fu (Qi Dao Quan Gong Fu), Hsing I Chuan (Xing Yi Quan), Pa Kua Chang (Ba Gwa Zhang), and Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan), and the practice of Taoism or Buddhism depending on the family or group leader. Some of these societies hired out Warrior-Priests, to protect villages from marauders, bandits, wild beasts, and caravans, etc. Some were in a pact with the Emperor himself, who off-the-record favored them. Because social breakdown was so great those things that the Imperial Troops couldn't do with the troublesome Warlords, the feared Secret Society could do.
So when the first large number of Chinese moved to the West and Midwest, the Green Dragon Society was now in America. Over 57 years ago Occidentials weren't allowed to study Gung Fu. Then around 52 years ago a few Caucasian Taoist and some were Buddhists were adopted as Spiritual Sons and some Brothers, were permitted to study. So, around 42 years ago a person could enter a temple hall and study upon the recommendation of a member in long standing respect. But they would be subject to a 5 years Probationary Study Period before being accepted as a Full Member of the Society. Today the society boast of having numberous Masters that are African-American /Black, White, Hispanic, Chinese, etc. A person has to call and arrange an Customary Interview with a Master, before permission to study is granted. If he or she is accepted, they are on a probationary period for one full year. After their first rank test is passed, then they are accepted as a student on another Probationary Level which last anywhere from 1 year to 3 years in duration.
The International Green Dragon Society teaches the feared, famed, deadly Chi Tao Chuan Gung Fu 8 Animal Systems of ; Leopard, White Crane, Panther, Praying Mantis, Tiger, Black Cobra, Wild Boar, and Eagle Fighting Styles. This is a highly dangerous art, thus the interview process screens potential members of the society. We also teach Hsing I Chuan (Mind Boxing), Pa Kua Chang (8 Trigram Palms), Tai Chi Chuan (Grand Ultimate Boxing), Wu Tang Gung Fu System of the famed Wu Tang Mountains of Hebei, Shaolin Gung Fu of Henan, Liu He Ba Fa (6 Combinations, 8 Harmonies), Thuggee, Persian Whirling Zende Arts, Afghan Inshinlah, Tagore Temple Boxing, The Tibetan Dragon Arts, Tien Tao, Tso Wang, Chi Tao, Nei Gung, Chi Gung, Iron Palm, Iron Vest, Martial Medicine Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Weaponry, and some other exotic styles from Asia. But our main style is Chi Tao Chuan Gung Fu, we have One Wu Shih, One Ta Shih Chi Tao Chuan, One Chih Shih, and a few Masters, and many Instructors.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
1 comment:
I seek knowledge forthe purpose that i may achieve understanding, that it may lead to enlightenment,that I might be a positive example to those that may encouter me in my striving for peace.
Post a Comment