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Dragon Code
I am what I am because I choose to be. I am a Dragon by choice and am subject to its laws. My brothers and sisters are my heart and my mind. Even though we may disagree with each other we still strive to be one, forgetting all categories and letting energy which wishes to exist, exist. But, as a Dragon, I must go forth to seek the Tao and the Void, understanding myself and finding peace within.
Warrior Code
The Warrior is a man who dedicates his life to the cause which made him what he is. What governs the Warrior is the foresight that he has to see beyond the present and into the future, beyond the capabilities of those who follow him. The Warrior is dedicated to defend the honor, the creed, the pride, and the self respect for what he wishes to be called……DRAGON……DRAGON……DRAGON.
The dragon is
Wisdom, courage, honor, strength, purity, all knowledge
Rules
- Respect for master and instructor at all times.
- Strict obedience to all rules and upper ranks.
- Bow to higher ranks whenever you see them. Also when entering the Kwoon.
- Serve and obey without question.
- Stand and give chair whenever a black belt or higher rank enters..
- Never argue with an instructor for he is always right..
- Stand at attention when spoken to by an instructor.
- Do not move when in break position.
- Never leave the kwoon when class is in session.
What are other names for Chinese fighting arts?
Kung Fu, Chuan Fa, Wu Shu, Kempo
We primarily use Kempo as the comprehensive term for Chinese martial arts.
Where did Kempo start?
In Chinese monasteries.
They had the time and learned nature to refine and synthesize the combative arts.
What happened in the mid 1600’s?
The Manchu dynasty overthrew the Ming empire and subjugated the Chinese people to foreign rule.
When did the Manchu dynasty overthrow the Ming empire?
The mid 1600’s
What did the Manchus do to martial artists?
People with power, including martial artists, were hunted and killed to break the resistance.
What’s something else that Kempo stands for?
Law of the Fist
What happened to monks during the Manchu dynasty?
Monasteries were burned and monks fled for their lives.
Many went to Okinawa to regroup and continue their fight against the Manchus. Because Okinawa is an ideal seaport, many turned to piracy to subvert Manchu rule.
Where did Kempo pirates learn new techniques?
Since they travelled and fought in many lands, they learned new fighting techniques from their enemies.
What led one band of Kempo Pirates to start the Northern Okinawan monastery?
They were caught in a storm at sea. The violence of the sea prompted them to regret their past violent ways. They pledged if they survived they would dedicate the rest of their lives to monastic study, as had been the custom in China prior to Manchu conquest.
Those that washed ashore built the monastery.
Describe the Northern Okinawan Monastery Kempo Style.
It was quite unique since it encompassed both classical and non-classical movements. It shares some characteristics of other styles, but few if any other styles have the overall uniqueness.
Who was Daniel K. Pai’s grandfather and when did he immigrate?
Po Fong Pai immigrated in the early 20th century. He had relatives who were monks of the Northern Okinawan Monastery.
How did Po Fong Pai believe the Pai family name be restored to honor?
He felt that force was his only option.
What did Po Fong Pai do to Daniel K. Pai?
He broke his hand at the first two knuckles. The two knuckles healed as one “super knuckle”.
What did Daniel K. Pai do at 12 years old?
He was sent to the Northern Okinawan Monastery for five years. He mastered their Chinese Kempo style and returned to Hawaii. He fulfilled Po Fong Pai’s fondest wish and became the pre-eminent fighter of the islands.
Why did Po Fong Pai teach Daniel K. Pai the Pai family Kung Fu Style?
Because of his love and admiration for his grandson.
Additional note, Daniel was able to learn the style quickly because it shared many elements of the White Dragon Kung Fu.
What was a teaching trait that Daniel K. Pai (Lung Pai) followed in teaching?
He never taught any student the exact same techniques. His black belts would meet and discover that no two had learned the exact same thing.
When did Lung Pai reveal his most secret forms?
1972.
He knew his death would mean the end of the White Dragon style. When this took place, a few of his black belts began traveling around the country to visit with other black belts to assemble The White Dragon Style.
What did Lung Pai express to his students about what is required of the master?
“More than just technique is required of the master. The master must also be deeply involved in philosophy. The master must seek the truth and allow no boundary to set a limit on his search. This is the master, one who is always beginning at the beginning regardless of his years of experience.”
Additional note in the manual:
No person regardless of his rank may stop practicing or learning. To stop means that one can no longer begin. Degrees are merely points on the circle, all being equal distance from the center, the Tao. Never let rank or lack of it cloud this truth.
What characteristic is associated with the 9th lower level? What color is it?
Health. Orange.
What characteristic is associated with the 8th lower level? What color?
Awareness. Yellow.
