This section gives an overview of the School's community
aid profile, its operation and some of the major ways it
has already proven itself to be an invaluable asset to
social health.
It explains why we use martial art as a tool in
character development work, and how our programs achieve
positive results, detailing the effect this has on
individuals and the community.
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Social Science Report
(Martial art when taught properly)
The findings of an American scientific study
conducted in 2001 and published in the magazine
'Psychology Today' - confirms the tangible
benefits of martial arts. |
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The study found that:
". . . people who continue to practice martial
arts for prolonged periods are different from
the general populace in these ways:
- They have a lower level of anxiety.
- An increased sense of responsibility.
- They are less likely to be radical.
- They have an increased level of self esteem.
- They are more socially intelligent.
These traits were particularly prominent in
those who had attained the rank of black belt. .
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of black belt is attainable in 4 to 5 years.)
Please Note:
Due to the Wu-Chi School of Art's commitment to
teach character development, students in our
classes develop the above attributes by the time
they have their orange belt (which is normally
within 12 to 18 months). |
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Where the School
Stands in the Community
The Wu-Chi School concentrates most of its
effort on being a safety rail at the top of the
cliff - rather than being an ambulance at the
bottom.
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The School has its place in the society of
modern day youth, as did the Boy Scouts and Girl
Guides during the 1950s and 60s.
It successfully carries to today's youth the
values and virtues which build in them the
necessary life skills to deal with the many
challenges they face in modern society. |
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Why we use Martial Art
as a Teaching Agent
It is in the lives of the rough and tough as
well as the weak and timid, that we have proven
Wu-Chi to be a most effective agent in
presenting personal, family and social values. |
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Over the last 20 years we have refined our
programs to develop in students the type of
integrity that changes any aggressive and
violent behaviour into strength of character.
Students that train in our programs learn how to
stand as individuals and make decisions based
upon their own values - beyond the influence of
wayward peers.
Please Note:
Today, with video games, television and
Hollywood glorifying karate and kung-fu in
children's entertainment, the response to
martial art activities has significantly
increased.
Thus, we find ourselves with a house of learning
that is keenly sought after by youth -
especially those individuals who need help
because they believe that fighting and the use
of force have a place in everyday life. |
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Our Positive use of Influence
An integral part of our program strategy is to
have 'good sensible club members' from large
cross-sections of the community in all our
classes. Their good influence plays a
large role in the character development work
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For example, when working to reform wayward
youth, the presence of responsible students in
the classroom enables us to call for higher
standards of behaviour. Their presence
produces what we call 'positive peer pressure'.
Also, by having large cross-sections of the
community training together, relationships are
developed and strengthened between people who
normally would not associate with each other.
By bringing the class to the point where they
need each others help to achieve their personal
training goals, each student gains a greater
appreciation of the importance of
interdependence. This heightened regard
for others extends far beyond the confines of
the classroom, influencing their attitude at
home, school or in the workplace. |
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Wu-Chi Teachers
Working from the principle that "Good trees have
strong roots. . ." we give full attention to
maintaining the program that qualifies our
teachers and trainers to stand as leaders in the
Wu-Chi School of Arts.
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In the final selection our teachers are
chosen upon their:
- Proficiency in the art.
- Level of personal integrity.
- Empathy with other students and their endeavours.
- Ability to improve life for themselves and those around them.
As role models, our instructors naturally
inspire in students the desire for honourable
traits of character. Each instructor
learns to use 'positive peer pressure' in the
classroom to promote the individuality and
responsibility of each student. |
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For more information on the qualifications
of our teachers,
please refer here: |
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