Handle Any Opponent with Less Effort
To truly master martial arts, we must become one with our partner—to be in sync, to know their mind. This isn’t abstract philosophy; it’s a real-time, second-by-second practice. Our opponents, through their very actions, plant the seeds of their own defeat.
Cheng Hsin is an excellent supplement for students of standing-grappling and throwing arts (Aikido, Japanese Jujutsu, Hapkido, Chin Na, etc.), as well as for anyone seeking a fun and skill-intensive introduction to martial arts.
The system was founded by Peter Ralston. Born in San Francisco and raised in Asia, he began studying martial arts at age 9 in Singapore. By his late twenties, he had mastered multiple disciplines and created his own approach to internal mechanics. In 1978, he tested his skills at the highest level, making history in Taiwan as the first non-Asian to win the full-contact World Championship. Cheng Hsin is his legacy—a system designed to pass on that profound insight.
This Aikido-adjacent art explores joint locks and throws, but focuses on this field from the experience of competitive martial arts. How do we train to take on any opponent, including ones that are stronger, younger, and more athletic than us? How do we train in a safe, fun, and skill oriented manner that supports insight and expertise?
Join us to find out.
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