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Welcome to Chicago Tao, where students have the unique opportunity to engage in one or all, of the transformative paths offered – Shaolin Kung Fu, Fut Sao Wing Chun, and Tibetan Sound Meditation.

Joining the Chicago Tao opens the doors to a sanctuary of holistic well-being and self-discovery, where you have access to everything that is taught, empowering you to choose your own journey towards personal growth and holistic wellness.

Fut Sao Wing Chun Kung Fu, also known as Buddha Hand, was brought to the USA by Grandmaster Henry Leung who learned it from Great Grandmaster Gao Jhi Fut Sao. Grandmaster Henry Leung then passed the art to Sifu James Cama, to whom I am forever grateful for all that he has taught and given me.

Fut Sao Wing Chun is one of the oldest Shaolin martial arts and considered one of the most adaptable. Its adaptability is derived from an approach that is principle-based and not technique oriented. Many styles of martial arts favor certain body types over others.

What makes Fut Sao Wing Chun unique is that it contains the high concepts and principles of both the soft and hard styles of Chinese martial arts. Therefore it can be customized to fit each individual person and allows each person to address their own strengths and weaknesses as they learn. This makes it an ideal art for all who would like to learn it.

It is a complete system that improves health and well-being, teaches relaxation under stress and develops internal energy. The training builds strength, flexibility and balance while developing the concept that soft power defeats muscular strength.

The system contains four empty hand sets which are each complimented by an extensive two man form. The hand sets and two man forms help the student develop the underlying principles, along with the responsive sensitivity and martial applications that each form teaches.