It is the objective of the Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Foundation for Self-Development to: 

ENCOURAGE…

Our 'home from home'

the overall growth and development of extra-ordinary, independent thinking individuals through exposure to the physical, mental and spiritual training methodologies of traditional martial, civilian-defensive and health arts.

NURTURE…

• Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual strength, health, and fitness.

• Sincerity, integrity, honesty, commitment, discipline, drive, fortitude, and a questioning mind.

• Self-knowledge, self-respect and self-development.
  

PROVIDE A FULL TIME RESEARCH FACILITY…

and international information network with research undertaken on a daily basis by our full-time instructors into the various training techniques and methodologies of traditional martial, civilian-defence and health arts available.

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The Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Foundation for Self-Development is a non-profit organisation deeply committed to improving the quality of life of all mankind, and is open to suitable men and women irrespective of their age, colour, religion, IQ, or level of education. The Foundation functions through the training and development of individuals to realise their maximum personal potential by the effective resolution of conflict (intrinsic as well as extrinsic), and the nurturing of love and understanding of self and others.

In order to achieve these objectives, the Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Foundation for Self Development offers a prospective student a varied choice of traditional Martial Art, Civilian Defensive, and related systems; realising that individual needs and preferences differ greatly. These systems range from the hard, physical, 'external' arts - to the soft, mental, 'internal' arts, and also include a number of classical Japanese weapon systems of combat. It should be emphasised that the curricula of the Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Foundation for Self Development do not cover any of the modern, competitive, sport-combat or recreational activities. Refer Our Mindset.

SERVICE STRUCTURE

The Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Foundation for Self Development offers its services to discerning and motivated men and women via a number of multi-entry levels. These are structured over six tiers…

Tier 1 - Elite Disciplines:

(Ongoing; progressive; multi-levelled entries and exits)

Our 'main' service areas; those disciplines that we are best at; receiving most of our attention.

1.1 Arnis de Mano

1.2 Jodo Ryu 

1.3 Qi Gong

1.4 T'ai Chi Ch'uan

1.5 Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu

1.6 WuShin TodeJutsu

Tier 2 - Semester Programmes:

(Twice-yearly semesters of four to five months duration; stand alone; progressive; single-level entry)

2.1 Bugeisha (Hsing I and Linking Forms) - Speciality curriculum for the 35s and over 

2.2 Executive Blades (Safe and Deadly) - For the non-conformist, non-victim minded

2.3 Grappling (Hands off) - Fundamentals of Standing and Groundwork

2.4 Iaijutsu/do (Cutting Edge Technology) - Mental training at its best

2.5 Meditation (Freed mind/freed spirit) - Basic Principles and Applications

2.6 Jodo Ryu - Fundamentals of the three-quarter staff for mental adroitness

2.7 Okinawan Kobudo - Arts of the Nunchaku, Bo, Sai and Tonfa

2.8 Qi Gong - Energy stimulation and circulation - strengthening the bones

2.9 T'ai Chi Ch'uan - Core Principles

2.10 T'ai Chi Fan - Dragon Fan Form

2.11 T'ai Chi Short Form - Easy to learn 24 movements - simplified

2.12 Women's Own - Integrated programme for Fitness, Health, Self-defence, Flexibility

Tier 3 - Specialist Courses:

(Two months duration; speciality content; stand alone; progressive; single level entry; multiple-levels)

3.1 Aiki-jo - Art of harmony and compliance

3.2 Arnis de Mano - The ultimate self-defence against multiple armed aggressors 

3.3 Breathing (Science of Breath) - Core Principles and Applications

3.4 Executive Self-defence - Introduction

3.5 Grappling - Introduction

3.6 Hi-jack Survival - Practical response to Durban's scourge

3.7 Japanese sword (Art of the Samurai) - Introduction

3.8 NO! means NO! - specialised self-defence/anti-rape for women

3.9 Nunchaku (Ultimate deterrent) - Introduction

3.10 Qi Gong - Introduction

3.11 Self-Defence for Business - Introduction

3.12 Seniors' Own - Return to Health, Fitness and Safety

3.13 T'ai Chi Chuan - Introduction

3.14 Tonfa / PR24 - Standard issue police and security personnel side-handle baton 

Tier 4 - Ad Hoc Activities/Events:

(Varying duration - half/full-day; week-end specials; extendedtraining camps - Presentations; Seminars; Workshops - Local, National,International - designed to suit specific needs)

4.1 Management Confidential Training Programmes

4.2 Executive Stress Relief

4.3 Community OutReach Programmes

4.4 School-aid

4.5 Dedicated Demonstration Teams available for suitable events

Tier 5 - Private Personalised Instruction:

(Variable time periods; one-to-one; one-to-small exclusive groups)

To achieve your best you must be comfortable in your training environment. You might prefer to train in your own residence, or at avenue of your choice, or even at our Wu-Shin Chi-Dao Foundation for Self Development Hombu (headquarters) 'the Wu-Shin LifeCentre' - a fully equipped, professional training centre. Choose the perfect place for you to be attended to in private, and be guided by your own personal, licensed instructor in any of a number of martial or civilian defensive disciplines offered by the Foundation. Learn the skills of self-defence; conflict management; concentrate on improving your physical and mental fitness and health; or possibly just brush up on specific aspects of training of particular interest to you.

Personal training on a 'one to one' basis will certainly realise immediate results, and help you to embrace a lifestyle of health, fitness and growing self confidence while acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to protect yourself and others. However, if you will feel more at ease training with a specific partner or in a small select group this can also be arranged.

If you just want to get away from it all for a short while to 'unwind', and even train in- or outdoors, or meditate quietly in our 'environmentally-friendly' setting on a hilltop on the edge of Durban, our Wu-Shin Life Centre could be just the place for you. We have plenty of secure parking and the Wu-Shin Life Centre is easily accessible from all suburbs by means of the freeway network(being just off the N2 Outer Ring-road), ensuring you by pass all of Durban's potential 'trouble-spots' and traffic jams.

Reasonable access times are - 15 min from Durban North, the Beachfront and Amanzimtoti; 10 min from Berea, Pinetown and Westville.  

Tier 6 - Deshi Programme:

(For those rare individuals seeking to devote a portion of theirlives to deep introspection and self-development through a totalimmersion in traditional Oriental martial, civilian defensive, andself-healing arts, as a personal apprentice to Lao Tze Bob Davies).