The Hsing Chen & Chi Arts Associations

Linked to authentic lineage and tradition from China and Taiwan, the Chi Arts Association is made up of instructors and students dedicated to the research, preservation and proliferation of the nearly lost principles of effortless power and the tradition of “internal boxing.”

Founded by master  John Bracy in 1976, the goal of the Hsing Chen and Chi Arts Association is to awaken serious students to the lost secrets of the masters of the internal traditions of health and empowerment.  Focus is placed on understanding and use of internal energy of Tai Chi and Taoist yogic masters, healing power of ancient breath training technique, posture and body rhythms. Our goal: merge these along with positive emotions of harmony, joy and compassion  to activate advanced consciousness potential that, when linked to correctly understood body mechanics, provides for self-healing and light, effortless control of an opponent.

Although now available in many other areas, our training began in southern California, a number of instructors and groups continue to offer classes there. Regular southern California classes are held  in Orange County and Los Angeles in the following cities:

Southern California Classes:  throuhout Orange County and Los Angeles

AFFILIATED BRANCHES:  Portland, OR, Miami, FL and South Korea

Below: Hsing Chen instructors practice "light touch" effortless opponent control