One important Kung Fu adage is 'learn to be a student before you become a master' and it is as relevant today as it was a long time ago. However, the problems we have experienced are due to lack of awareness and mindfulness. That's how Sifu Frank has always treated his students and staff. But the reality is we are very loving, generous, and loyal. You are expected to help clean up help at our events and represent yourself wellįor those who don't know us, our expectations may seem harsh especially if you are not familiar with martial arts. Your tuition payment means nothing other than helping pay the bills No training at another school without Sifu's permission Talk less and train more.ĭefer and show respect to older students and instructors (or older family members) New students are not allowed to be distractions. We bow to Guan Gong (God of Kung Fu and business) We bow to pictures of ancestors to show respect You are judged on the content of your heart and intentions as much as the physical movements Our Way of Life That You Should Think About Before Joining: Your tuition payment does not give you any rights or decision making powers.

You are not expected or asked to convert your views or religion but you are expected to be in harmony with us. Sifu Frank will always respect your rights, religion, and way of life but you are expected to be the same with our rights, religion, and way of life. Below is a small list of things we do that you should consider before joining us. Often, we are our worst enemies and our thoughts sabotage our success and that is where the spiritual strength is most helpful.

To be called a true martial artist, you must have the spiritual development to accompany the physical development be able to overcome human hardships and resist temptations. We are called Three Treasures because it is a daily reminder to build up our three treasures of mind, body, and spirit, not just the body. So enjoy the journey, be patient with us and with yourself, and most importantly, train hard. You may be making new friendships that will last a lifetime and discover who you really are.

Time will fly by fast as it always does and soon enough you will be a Black Sash but in the meantime enjoy the many positives changes you will feel on the inside while building up your outside. Chasing belts and material things leave you feeling hollow once you achieve them. For these reasons, it will take a long time to achieve a Black Sash so, instead, we encourage you to train for the love, the history, and application of the training. One technique can be used for many situations and that same technique can be altered to reflect the different animal styles, different body types, and situations. Loosely translated, Kung Fu means 'hard work over time.' Arguably, Kung Fu is one of the most complex human fighting systems ever created and it will take a lot of hard work.over time.

This was done to ensure the Kung Fu training gets enough attention and stays with Sifu if and when the day comes when he retires from TTCAS.įor more information about the great things TTCAS does in the community, please click here. Sifu Frank is still the Executive Director of TTCAS but spun the Kung Fu department off into its own organization. As it grew over the years, the Kung Fu values and ethics remained the cornerstone of our philosophy and teaching but the Kung Fu training itself became secondary. Our sister organization, Three Treasures Cultural Arts Society (TTCAS), was founded in 2009 and we originally only taught Kung Fu, Lion Dance, and Chinese Chess.

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