Principles:
- We believe that the traditional code of conduct is essential to the true and unalloyed transmission of knowledge, culture and heritage.
- We acknowledge the direct relationship and common theoretical principles between Chinese medicine (including Tui Na and De Da) and the internal martial arts (or their associated methods of practice).
- We consider a background or training in the internal martial arts to be essential in attaining a full and complete understanding of Tui Na and De Da; in developing the practitioners' sensitivity to his/her energetic field through induction, utilising the basis of both diagnosis and healing/treatment.
- Traditional systems of training recognise that learning is life long and does not stop when the final exams are passed.
Definitions:
Tui Na (push-catch)
Is the practice of healing based upon Chinese medicine theories; using classical techniques of manipulation and massage to stimulate the body’s qi. Acupressure in specific point meridians of the body is used to relieve pain or improve body functions; treat injury and illness; very commonly used in small children.
De Da Sun Sang (fall, hit, damage, injury)
Is divided into internal and external aspects namely trauma such as fractures, bruising, sprains and dislocations.
Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese health care systems, rooted in the ancient principles as expounded in the Huang Di Neijing and other Chinese medical classics. It includes herbal medicine, acupuncture, Moxibustion, cupping, De Da/ bone-setting / trauma medicine, Tui Na massage and Qigong.