International Shushu Sanshou Dao Association
The IWSD Association is a
vehicle for members to learn new skills and to improve their
martial arts ability. It functions as a bridge for martial
artists all over the world to learn and share their
knowledge, and to develop greater camaraderie between
martial artists. The IWSD Association recognizes and
encourages the uniqueness of various styles and traditions,
but considers the cultivation of an individual’s ability
more important than the distinction that divides one style
or tradition from another. Our goal includes transcending
the boundaries between styles to allow for the integration
of a highly practical and versatile system of martial skill.
As
there is no one person or culture that is better
than the next, there is also no one tradition or
style of martial arts, qigong, or Taijiquan that
is better than the next. The only thing that
distinguishes the quality of one tradition or
system from another, is the hard work and effort
invested by the individuals themselves.
Regardless of the tradition or style that you
currently practice, we welcome you, and look
forward to a mutually beneficial learning and
sharing experience.
The
IWSD Association training consists of six major
components:
1. Free sparring
techniques
2. Take down and ground
fighting techniques
3. Taiji (Tai Chi) Push
Hands techniques
4. Qinna (Chin Na) and
pressure point attack
5. Internal energy
(qigong) training
6. Martial art routine
training
The
IWSD Association includes both non-rank and
ranked members. The non-rank members include
Distinguished Members and Associate Members. The
Distinguished Members are people who are
supporting and promoting the IWSD Association
with their time and energy, and/or monetary
contribution. Associate Members consist of new
members that are not yet ranked, and members
that only wish to study selected components of
the six major components outlined in the IWSD
Association training.
There
are nine black belt levels in the IWSD
Association. The prerequisite for attaining the
First Level Black Belt rank is a satisfactory
mastery of the six major components outlined in
the IWSD Association training. Advancement in
rank beyond the First Level requires both
improved skill in each of the six components, as
well as, the indication of the ability to
integrate them into free sparring. An outline of
the requirements for each level are described as
follows:
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