Chaugia and its future in Australia

Today I have started to make formal plans to contact all Chaugia (jowga, jow gar, chowga, chowgar, chau ga, Zhou Jia) schools here in Australia to try and establish a national organisation to better promote the art.

This will not be an easy task, however I am certain that most schools will have a valuable contribution they can make. We are lucky here in Australia, as there are some very good schools here that teach Chaugia. They seem to have excellent standards and have already contributed to its already growing poularity.

It is my intention to collaborate with other schools in organising both state and national events to show case Chaugia and its practicioners. As in the early days of its conception, Chaugia represented a close realtionshp between the Tong members (school). Indeed a wider example of this would be a national body, represented by all schools who are affliliated.

I personally have met or know many of the teachers here in Australia, and feel a sense of kinship, as I do with international members. We would appreciate any help or constructive suggestions that could be offered to help achieve this goal.

At the moment, the Sydney Yun Yee Tong (I am a member) has loose ties with QLD, VIC and WA Yun Yee Tong branches. Although very informal, our ties are reasonably strong, and our members often exchange training ideas and reciprocal visits.

I will keep this blog updated with any new outcomes as they come to hand.

We welcome your input.

Chausifu.