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Inner Strength Martial Arts Mixed Martial Arts ~ Internal Martial Arts
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About Our Instructors |
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Dr. Cibik has trained in meditation, breathing, and martial arts techniques of the world since age 5 with multiple black belts in Kung Fu, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu and Karate. Through teachers
in diverse cultures, he became accomplished in many fighting systems, as well as various healing systems from China, Indonesia, Japan and South America.
He is trained and certified as a Health and Fitness Instructor with ACSM,
and hold a license as a Naturpathic Doctor, and a Doctorate in Medical
Qigong. he has a background in pre-med from the University of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania State University. Master Cibik continuously works with local law enforcement, public and private schools, national corporations and the Federal Government providing education for personal and public protection.
In a true martial arts linage complete systems of fighting and living, martial arts and healing arts were taught side by side. To be a complete fighter, one not only learned to punch, kick, block and sweep the opponent but a natural level of progression occurred through one’s study of the acupoints (Acupuncture and Moxi) on the body and their energy trajectories (meridian/organ theory).
Through this combined knowledge a martial artist could then move to the next level by understanding how to block and dam acuponts and meridians by striking / attacking the nerves (tien ching), attacking the blood vessels (tien hseuh), and finally learning ssu chu chueh or death touch ability.
Conversely, one learned how to calm ones warrior spirit down through meditation, how to unblock and heal themselves as well as others through acupuncture, herbs, energy medicine (Medical Qigong) as well as bodywork therapies including chiropractic techniques of bone-setting (jie gu) and massage. The adage “if you can break it, you should be able to fix it” applies.
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At the highest levels of martial art, one learned the art of Wu Wei or no conflict by becoming the priest or enlightened monk. Dr. Cibik continues to teach in the way of the ancient masters so that this valuable knowledge and tradition is not lost forever.
Master Cibik has been accepted in Taoist priest training, disciple Yu Ching Huang Lao Pai tradition and the Mao Shan sect. His meditation teachers have been vast and include such notables as: Laoshu Jeffrey Yuen, Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson, Shifu Jiang Jian-ye, Sa ba nim Hwang Kee, and Shifu Ark Wong. Additionally, other achievements include:
Inner Strength Instructors from the left: Stephen Litz, Scott Pavetti, Justin Shumaker, David Bierer, Mike Wasilchak, Ted Cibik, Dan Mangus Sr, Geoff Litz, Raymond Geminetti, Dan Mangus Jr, Dan Coscarelli, Jon Litz. Missing from photo Pat Kessler, Jesse Randall, Brad Randall Black Belt means Teacher. In our system, once someone reaches the level of black belt, instruction of classes and assisting the lower belts is a part of the Instructors path. In rare cases, if a student in class shows an outstanding ability to teach, before they reach the rank of black belt, they may be chosen to become an assistant instructor. . |
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Dr. Ted J. Cibik, ND, DMQ, HFI
825 Lovers Leap Rd ~ Leechburg, PA 15656 ~ 724-845-1041
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