Teck Ch'ien Do Martial Arts

Teck Ch'ien Do Martial Arts

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TECK CH’IEN DO

Roosevelt School of Martial Arts

And Self-Defense*

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Mr. Max Weiss, who presently holds a Fourth degree Black Belt, formed the Roosevelt Teck Ch’ien Do School September 1977. Mr. Weiss has been involved with the Martial Arts for over 50-years, and has studied under such masters as Master Nishiyama, Master Jun Chow, and Master Jong H. Lee. Master Lee, Mr. Weiss’ last instructor, was the holder of a ninth degree Black Belt in Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan, which is one of the highest ranks in the United States. The highest rank being the tenth (10th) degree, of which there are no holders in the United States. However, there are many who would lay claim to that rank.

This style is indicated by the patch worn on the uniform (Gi) of a Tech Ch’ien Do man or woman. Other than the patch, with the exception of those cleared with the Director, the uniform is never marred by writings or drawings. It is kept clean and neat as is the body, the fingernails and toenails always short and well trimmed. Foul language is not permitted nor tolerated. The uniform, with belt, is not worn for public display outside the training hall (studio). The key term is "respect".

We as members of Teck Ch’ien do use all elements of our daily lives to train by: Elements in the sense of confidence, sincerity, trust, justice, honesty, and our own personal goals and objectives. We are not an organization who likes to be recognized as only a means of self-defense: But an organization with strength in body and mind. We obtain these characteristics by extensive and rigorous physical training. Within this training we are able to establish a high degree of proficiency in technique, confidence of self and mental discipline balance in both mind and body).

Teck Ch’ien Do has an infinite number of characteristics. But one characteristic that the members acquire is that of respect. We do not limit respect to just members but view respect as a universal objective. We place no limitation in Teck Ch’ien Do because of size, weight, or age. One must realize that with the training learned it will counter-act any physical or mental obstacles. The Teck Ch’ien Do has been designed strictly for the street with aspects of all the Martial Art disciplines that Mr. Weiss has studied; which are various.

The health of ourselves, families, and friends are sacred to us, as with any life. If this health is in jeopardy and we are forced into a physical situation, with NO OTHER alternative, we will exert our learned techniques and power to suppress the opponent. Once committed, we will not retreat but finish that which has been started. Utilizing an equal amount of force to overcome the enemy and bring about an end to the conflict.

Teck Ch’ien Do is open to all, but we have no time or space for those who would miss use the Teck Ch’ien Do training or its teachings. We carry the highest respect for our director, his teachings, fellow students, the Teck Ch’ien Do, and life. Those who would use the Teck Ch’ien Do as leverage when there is an alternative for the situation do not belong in our organization. Let us remember that Teck Ch’ien Do, as with any Martial Art, is a deadly weapon in the body and mind of a person who has lost all spiritual, and mental meaning of the Teck Ch’ien Do. The Teck Ch’ien Do is not a play toy or a game, but a rational use of the body’s natural weapons for self-defense.

In the beginning, a student of Teck Ch’ien Do learns to carry out instructions. Not only obedience and respect for your teacher results from this initial phase of training but, also, a sense of humility comes from an honest comparison of your own ability with that of the instructor. Through countless repetitions of the basic techniques the student gradually progresses to a point where he or she can see the improvement in his/her ability. This progress, in comparison to his classmates and to his own initial performance is a true source of pride for him: And yet, it is not an inordinate or destructive pride because there is always the example of the instructor who easily surpasses the achievements of the student. Time gives all the opportunity to grow and develop further.

Humility, an honest self-appraisal, is thus maintained. With the passage of time, the pride the student takes in his achievements develops into confidence into himself, his abilities and his control of situations. This confidence is a valuable help in minimizing unnecessary conflicts and helping him to avoid trouble. There is no need of competition between members, for the student needs only be better than himself: Better tomorrow than he is today; better today than he was yesterday. Self-competition is the only competition, thus each student gains self-improvement.

Because it is difficult, training tempers a person’s character and develops into confidence in himself/herself, his abilities, his control of situations, and develops perseverance and dedication. The severity of training can be varied so that exceptional students may progress very rapidly and those less able may continue at a slower rate and eventually attain high levels of achievement through their persistence. One of the most necessary conditions for progress in Teck Ch’ien Do is concentration and the next is dedication. The student must concentrate their thoughts to perform the techniques correctly and to achieve a focus of power. This ability, the focusing of the mind on the task at hand, is extremely valuable and should certainly be mentioned in any list of reasons for studying Teck Ch’ien Do. Dedication is a must for any Teck Ch’ien Do student, and should take precedence over outside influences. It should not be forgotten that these qualities are not simply the result of will power or thought alone, but are developed by the conscious use of the mind and body.

The lessons of patience, concentration and perseverance learned by the Teck Ch’ien Do student, in training, have wide application outside the studio and can be applied to our everyday situations, work or studies. Honest pride in achievement, confidence and self-respect developed through Teck Ch’ien Do training subtly influence your attitude towards yourself and others. Self-respect, awareness of your value as a human being, respect for your instructor and companions, awareness of the worth of all men are actually the basis for peace with yourself and others. This then should be and is the goal of the Teck Ch’ien Do training: TO FOSTER PEACE THROUGH MUTUAL RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING.

The main goals of Mr. Weiss, as an instructor, are as follows:

1. Physical conditioning

2. Self-Discipline

3. Self-Confidence

4. Self-Defense

Each and every student of Teck Ch’ien Do is expected to live up to its teachings and codes: To attempt to utilize these in their everyday life and to foster a mutual respect for all living things, regardless of its position in nature. To seek after truth and justice for all men, as if brothers.

When Mr. Weiss ran his studio he requested that each potential Teck Ch’ien Do member, before committing himself/herself to membership, watch a minimum of two class sessions to make sure that this training is right for him or her. Any Martial Art instructor within the framework of any Martial Art should request the same or similar thing. Any institution shouldn’t be afraid to allow a potential student to see what their future training will be like and what will be expected of them in that training.

Mr. Weiss has a five step method of training ;

1. Pressure point

2. Physical contact; actual hitting or/and kicking

3. Bone braking

4. Paralyze

5. Death

This last step is done so that NO death is accidental.

The name Teck Ch’ien Do comes from the fundamental combination of the Korean Tang Soo Do Moo Duk Kwan and the Chinese Shaolin Original Five Animal Systems (Tiger, Crane, Mantis, Dragon, and Bear).

*Mr. Weiss presently lives in West Valley City and teaches privately. He request that a potential student meet, in person, to openly discuss what is expected and answer any questions that the potential student might have regarding training. Any student under the age of 18 is asked/required to have a parent present during instructional training.

It passes on the philosophies I have learned as well as the physical aspects. It promotes a unification of mind and body. A balance, a correctness of detain and technique, and internal power.


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    Exercises first:  Warm up upper body then lower body.  After a hard workout use warm-down exercises.  15 in all.  As with anything...., safety always comes first.

    I have studied, worked and practiced in the Martial Arts for over 50+ years.

    I normally charge $100 per month but family arrangements are possible.  I do not require contracts.

    I started teaching the Martial Arts as part of my training as a requirement for obtaining my first degree Black Belt.   It was after obtaining my 1st degree Black belt that learning actually began. 

    Male and female and children over 10 years old.

    When I did the competition circa my students never won less than second place when/if they followed their training and coaching instructions.  However, it should be understood that on the street there are no rules and self competition is most important.  One needs to be better than they were the day before.

    If a studio is available ask to watch a coulpe of class lessons before commiting to joining.  Any legitimate instructor should allow you to see what you are agreeing to joining.  Without a studio, speak, in person, to the instructor and have them explain any questions you might have concerning what you may be learning.  You must feel comfortable and safe in your training.

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