“Essence of Evolution” is a research-based approach, specializing in evolutionary developmental processes based on the essence of martial arts and physical movement/exercise. EOE’s founder, Master. Su Dong-Chen, is an eminent authority of martial arts.

The Martial Arts Philosophy developed by Master. Su has as its cornerstone the study of physical phenomenon as they actually manifest, a kind of philosophical positivism. This is based upon and tested through actual fighting experience, as well as Master Su’s mastery in his background arts, the Chinese Internal Martial Arts styles Xing Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, and Tai Ji Quan. Mr. Su is also well-versed in Southern and Northern, Shaolin Kung-fu, and the various martial arts and fighting sports of Japan and the West. He has specialized in developing and carrying out experimental proof of technical principles, as well as the research and application of tactical thought. For more information about Mr. Su and his philosophy, please refer to his biography.

In looking beyond the boundaries of any style or any school, as a result of unrelenting quest for evolution, and through research of the essence of martial arts, Mr. Su’s martial arts philosophy gradually formulated a uniform system of theory: “Consistent Technique” in defense, striking, and throwing/joint locking; and a comprehensive relationship of the principles “Point, Line, Cross, and Spiral.

Necessary Distance：Long Range → Middle Range → Short Range
Evolution of Technique：Point & Line Technique → Crossing Technique → Spiral Technique
Progression of Fighting Method：Single Choice between Offense and Defense　→ Offense and Defense United → Multiplication of Offense and Defense
Deployment of Tactics：Direct Attack and Defense → Indirect Attack and Defense → Control of Throwing/Grappling

　　　　　Essence = The fundamental principle and ultimate tendency
　　　　　of 　　 　 = The basic principle which should be practiced and gradually developed
　　　　　Evolution= The law of change and its inevitable development

Everyone who undertakes the study of martial arts must begin with a certain style or school of Combative Sport or Martial Art.　

There are systems based on striking, throwing, and grappling, as well as Combination systems and Sport Combat systems. There are many sport and competition oriented styles such as boxing, wrestling, Judo, Tae Kwon Do, etc., in addition to the “mixed martial arts” systems of the professional sport fighting sphere, as in K-1, Ultimate Fighting Championship, Pride, etc. Of course these fighting competitions are inclined toward performance, as they are spectator events.

Without the existence of sportive competition (games), there is no “mixed martial arts.” A Game involves technical competition and development which is regulated by fixed rules, and as such represents a marginal, limited pursuit.　

The classification of Martial Arts styles begins with national/state identification, and is then divided into countless styles by area, lineage, school, etc. For example, the use of the Japanese sword (Nihon-To) alone has hundreds of styles devoted to it. Add to that styles specializing in throwing and grappling techniques, as well as empty-handed styles, and there are literally thousands of styles. Each style or school has prepared a normative philosophy which dominates their opinion and thought in the subject of martial arts. From these schools and styles many branches are born, and any one style can have countless offshoots of gyms, schools, classes, associations, etc. Therefore, it is difficult if not impossible to be versed in the study of all schools, even within one style.

A style or school is but a part of martial arts, and an entrance of study. It is the choice of everyone studying martial arts to remain satisfied with the level of entrance, i.e. the level of style and branch, or to pursue development beyond style into the total world of martial arts. Imitation and reproduction of style and dependence on school represent the pursuit of Form, while research of Essence enables transcendence of style and graduation from school

The purpose of Essence of Evolution is in research into the technical principles and tactical law, beyond the form of school and restrictions of style. A depth of understanding beyond outer form results in Evolution, the conversion of technical methods and tactical deployment.

General Tendency = Pursuit of Form
(Style and School)
A school is the entrance of a martial art, a style is a partiality of combat.

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The Direction of EOE = Essential Research
(Principle and Law)
"X" is the Essence. (1)(2)(3) is the process of Evolution.

Innumerable styles and schools have had repeated cycles of rise and fall for thousands of years, based on nation-state and local development.

Martial arts

"Self-defense" (1) Prevent being Hit. (2) Prevent being Thrown. (3) Prevent being Controlled.
　 Why & How

Grapple Competition: Boxing, Wrestling, Judo…
Grapple Performance: Pride, Ultimate Fighting, K-1…

Competition

"Limited competition" (1) Efforts. (2) Characte. (3) Devicer.
"Grapple performance"(1) Practice. (2) Experience. (3) Courage.

Direct Attack System: Karate-Do, Boxing, Muay Thai, Tae Kwon Do…

Striking System

"Point-Line Technique"(1) Speed method.
(2) Power method. (3) Combination method.
　 Why & How

Indirect Capture System: Karate, Krav Maga, Savate, Silat, Jeet Kune Do, various martial arts…

Martial Arts Systems

"Crossing Technique" (1) One-Point Crossing Addition method. (2) Two-Point Crossing Balance Method. (3) Three-Point Crossing Spiral Method.
　Why & How

Judo, Aikido, Jujutsu, Wrestling, Sambo, Sumo, Shuai Jiao…

Throwing /
Joint Lock Systems

"Spiral technique" (1) Crossed Method.
(2) Spiral Method. (3) Three-Joint Method.
　Why & How

Shotokan Ryu, Goju Ryu, Shorin Ryu, Wado Ryu, Uechi Ryu Many associations and countless schools

Karate-Do

"Function of Hand" (1) Structure of Palm.
(2) Formation of Fist. (3) Combined Use of both hands.　Why & How

Shan xi style, he nan style, He bei style. Che style, Dai style, Shan style, Son style --

Xing Yi Quan

"Whole Body Exercise" (1) Partial Movement,
(2) Total Body Movement. (3) Whole Body Movement.
　Why & How

Cheng style, Yin style, Liang style, Shi style, Ma style, Song style, Liu style, Kong style, Kaou style --

Ba Gua Zhang

"Spiral Body Exercise" (1) Straight-line Motion.
(2) Wave Motion. 　(3) Spiral movement.
　 Why & How

Chen style, Yang style, Wu style, Sun style.
Ba Gua Tai Ji, 24 style, 48 style…

Tai Ji Quan

"Fluid Body Exercise" (1) Static Movement.
(2) Combination Movement. (3) Fluid Movement.
　Why & How

Internal Martial art Association
Traditional succession - Healthy maintenance - Self defense
(Object: a beginner and lover)
The actual result of Yi Zon Xingyi Quan - Open Tournament victory.
Career of Dragon style Pakua Zhang - Iron Men of Fighting.
The Pakua Taiji Quan - 4th generation intermediary people's approval.

Su Dong-Chen

Martial Arts & Exercise Essence of Evolution
From shape to essence / From tradition to evolution..
Whole body Xingyiquan - Equation of body control. Essence of blow technique.
Spiral body Pakuazhang: - The fundamental principle of object operation. The principle of Throwing/Joint lock technique.
Fluid body Tajiquang - The enlightenment method of mind-and-body consciousness.? The law of technique evolution
EOE exercising systems - The exercise method which carried out ・−〜∞ connect consistency