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Shao-Men SARNThe Private
School of Wu-Chi
Shao-Men Sarn is highest
Teacher Training System within the Wu-Chi School
of Arts.
The highest rank attainable through this school is
5th degree Black belt, the rank of Master, which is termed
as 'Si-Fu' (pronounced "see-foo").
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The transliteration of the word Si-Fu is:
Si = teacher or servant
Fu = father or guide
The 'Si' part meaning teacher or servant - is
giving reference to the ability to educate and
help people. People anywhere, from the courts of
an Emperor, to the back yard of the humble
peasant.
The 'Fu' part meaning father or guide - is
giving reference to the ability to be a founder
of, and a helper to, a system or school.
Please note: how it is - a father to a school,
and a teacher to the students, - NOT - a teacher
to a school, and a father to the students -
which would be symptomatic of a cult.
The expression 'Si-Fu', translated into common
English, would be termed as: "A professor in
teaching the sciences of life."
Right from the beginning our instructors are
trained to have a real interest in the student's
personal welfare - without intruding into the
student's personal affairs. In the School we
term this principle 'disinterested love' and
regard it to be the secret behind safe student /
teacher interaction.
The master teachers in the Wu-Chi School train
instructors how to hold a student's attention
long enough for them to learn the all important
moral lessons. . . yet at the same time actively
discouraging the overly enthusiastic student
from turning respect into hero worship.
These budding Masters have professional pride in
how short a time they are able to take the
students to the place where they stand,
independent of the School and its teachers.
Producing in students the strength of character
to achieve their highest ideals and aspirations,
while upholding personal levels of integrity
which fulfil and exceed the requirements of the
laws and customs of their land.
Beyond the Wu-Chi School of Arts
A qualified Wu-Chi Si-Fu continues his growth by
pursuing the mastery of 'The Five Excellences'.
1. Excellence in Noble Philosophies
Possessing personal integrity.
Being a morally upright individual, with the
combination of qualities expected of an
exemplary person. Decent, principled, gracious,
just, steadfast yet open-minded, with a
readiness to help others. Bearing courteous
behaviour, especially in the case of men and
women towards each other. Having a spirit
of forbearance and appreciation for others, and
being well experienced in overcoming the
difficulties found in preserving self government
even in the most adverse situation. To
possess the ability to discern between right and
wrong, so as to safely guide the thoughts and
actions - this is considered to be the primary
excellence. . . .
For without virtues, what use are talents?
2. Excellence in Wu-Chi
The ability to be a teacher of teachers.
TTeaching others how to use an activity like
'martial art' as an agent in community aid work.
Teaching how to create object lessons, where
students are confronted with puzzles that
exercise their ability to make sound decisions
based upon ethics. Training others how to
use and build personal development programs for
the many different types of people found within
any given community. Programs that lead to
the development of body, mind and character.
3 Excellence in Natural Medicines
Having the means to care for the sick.
TThe use of Acupuncture, Herbs, Remedial Massage
and Osteopathy. This excellence upholds
one of the greatest gifts - the knowledge of how
to heal the sick and comfort the afflicted. By
being acquainted with Natural Medicines, a Si-Fu
is able to assist others with their infirmities
and help them to help themselves, by informing
them of the laws that govern health and
happiness, and how to conscientiously obey them.
4. Excellence in Education
To broaden one's sphere.
TrTrainee Si-Fus are encouraged to pursue these
subjects outside the Wu-Chi School, in
established educational institutions. By
becoming a scholar in fields of learning such as
maths, language, science and history etc.,
Si-Fus extend their frontiers through education
and thus extend their working sphere. In
brief: maths develops logical thinking; science
gives insight into natural laws; language
affords greater communication and interaction
opportunities; and history provides the material
to learn from the mistakes and successes of the
past, and the evidence that despite
technological progress, human nature is still
prone to the same pitfalls.
5. Excellence in 'Ten Talents'
Ensuring a practical outlook on life.
BeBecause a Si-Fu is a professional teacher of a
subject that is based upon philosophy and
expressed through an art form, a firsthand
appreciation of the talents of others helps to
act as a safety rail against the possibility of
becoming narrow minded and full of
self-importance. It is because of this a Si-Fu
has need of ten talents. Practical talents such
as cooking, tailoring, mechanics, carpentry and
gardening, etc. to name but a few. They
are to be talents of his own choosing that would
render his hands as implements of use in the
surrounding community. . . .
For without talents, what use are virtues?
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Policy for Instructors
Taking into account the monastic and feudal
history of martial arts, our School's major
concern has always been, and will always be, to
take unending measures to avoid becoming an
organisation with 'occult' or 'cult' tendencies.
The School is in no way a secret society - all
its material is available for open viewing.
All formal ceremonies are based solely upon
classroom etiquette, which is used by the
instructors to develop in the student,
self-discipline, mental focus and a good healthy
team spirit.
Non-Occult:
The School's courses are run in accordance with
its tenet of having no religious or mystical
content within its teachings. Its instructors
are required to regard all spiritual beliefs to
be of a personal nature. Under this tenet they
are forbidden to include in the lessons any
material that would influence a student towards,
or away from, a spiritual experience or belief.
TThe advancement of an individual within the
school does not in any way rely upon them
adopting, or giving up, any spiritual or
mystical belief. (However, please know that the
School and its teachings are NON-religious and
not ANTI-religious.)
Non-Cult:
There are no pledges of allegiance to any person
or system within the school. The highest
requirement is a good healthy respect for elders
or seniors, and a genuine care for those younger
or junior to oneself.
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