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Tao Hsieh Wu Shu

The Way Of Unified Martial Arts.

Tao Hsieh Wu Shu (Dow Heshee Woo Shoo) is based on eight different, widely recognized martial art styles: Tae Kwon Do, Wing Chun, Shoalin Kung Fu, Jujitsu/Judo, Muay Thai, Capoeira, Nin-Po, and Pressure Points. These styles are combined to produce a single art. The focus is for each person to create an individual style based upon a wide range of the techniques and that individual’s ability.

History

Tao Hsieh Wu Shu was created by Sifu Joel Geniesse. It is among the few Martial Arts with a Christian Base. Where as most Asian martial arts have a Budhhist or Taoist back ground, Tao Hsieh Wu Shu uses Christianity as a base for moral beliefs and guidance. This does not mean you have to be Christian to study, any more than you would have to be budhist to practice Kung Fu.

The development of Tao Hsieh Wu Shu began in 2000 when Sifu Geniesse was approched by Master Phillip Cann to create a Christian-focused martial art system. Tao Hsieh Wu Shu was officially sanctioned by the ICMA on June 9, 2007 at their international Championships. In addition to the tournament, students of Tao Hsieh Wu Shu performed a demonstration introducing their style to the international martial arts community. On August 18, 2007, at the International Fellowship of Christian Martial Arts' (IFCMA) Annual Black Belt Seminar, the Shihon Counsel bestowed upon Sifu Geniesse Soke (founder or head of house) recognition. Max Andrews, Kyoshi, of the IFCMA, played a critical role in preparing Sifu Geniesse for his master's test and presentation of Tao Hsieh Wu Shu to the Shihon Counsel of the ICMA. Andrews Kyoshi, who himself is Soke of Niho Kempo Jujitsu Ryu and 2007 inductee into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame, is still mentor and advisor to Soke Geniesse.

Ancient Arts for a Modern World

Tao Hsieh Wu Shu is based on the premise that there is no one perfect martial art form. The focus is for each person to create a style based upon a wide range of the techniques and that individual’s ability. The student will use the most effective techniques from various martial arts forms, which are best suited for their goals and abilities. It is an open-ended form of martial arts that does not set limitations on an individual. Focus is placed on unifying techniques found from many different martial arts styles, taking various movements from the styles and regions and then allowing each individual to grow and become competent in their own individualized style within the martial arts.

Students often consider their training linked to a specific animal style. This encourages a smooth contrast between the mixture of martial art forms and the student as an individual. Even though students learn the same range of techniques, each student has a specific focus. Where the focus of one student may be powerful kicks, the next student may focus on grappling.

Faith and Martial Arts

Tao Hsieh Wu Shu is one of the few styles of martial arts that is a Christian based discipline. This allows the Spirit to develop within the student as their physical body develops on the outside. The student does not have to be a Christian to study Christian martial arts, just as many students are not Buddhist, yet study Buddhist based martial arts.

The philosophy of Tao Hsieh Wu Shu is that the student becomes so refined that if ever attacked he or she would do minimal damage to both themselves and their attacker. This is accomplished by teaching students the ability to defend against the greatest martial artists with minimal effort.

What most students find is the abilty to avoid confrontation through confidence. Jesus himself fashioned a whip and drove all out of the temple. He is the same Jesus who said that it would be better for one to have a large mill stone tied around his neck and cast into the abyss then to harm one of his children. Jesus never had to throw a punch; nevertheless, those around him knew his confidence clearly.

Associations

In 2007, Tao Hsieh Wu Shu was recognized by two international organizations:

The International Christian Martial Arts Association (ICMA)

The International Fellowship of Christian Martial Artists (IFCMA)

Dojangs

Currently there are two schools in the world that teach this unique style. Warriors For Christ, a non-profit school in Northeast Atlanta, Ga where Soke Joel Geniesse, Founder, currently teaches Tao Hsieh Wu Shu.

GGA Martial Arts in Northeast Atlanta, GA under Head Instructor Sensei TJ Fernandez.

External Links

Tao Hsieh Wu Shu- Home Page of Tao Hsieh Wu Shu and Soke Geniesse
GGA Martial Arts- The second School to teach Tao Hsieh Wu Su

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