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History

Gohn-Dagow originated in 2800 B.C. The art centered within the secrecy of religious temples until approximately 638 A.D. when a monk named Chin Li brought the art out of the obscurity of the temples. The art was most popular during the relatively peaceful and culturally active T'ang-S'ung era. A fifth generation grandmaster, also named Chin Li, brought the art to the United States from China in 1945, while escaping from the Communist Chinese purge.

Futzu Treon, the first American Futzu (master), began his study with Chin Li in 1945 and founded the American Gohn Dagow Association (AGDA) in 1965. Futzu Hickmond, the current director of AGDA, began his study with Futzu Treon in 1973, became Sien Seong (teacher) in 1986 and Futzu in 1995. Futzu Hickmond resides and teaches at the training center in Bend, OR.

In 1986, Futzu Treon and Futzu Hickmond published the book: Gohn-Dagow Movements for Health and Self Defense.

Authorized personnel are presently teaching Gohn-Dagow classes in Bend, Oregon and in Tijeras, New Mexico.