The History/Philosophy Board examines ideas from Chinese sources such as the I Ching and the Tao de Ching. The Yin Yang and the Five Element theory all affected the general principles of the arts. We also look at the history of several fighting arts we use in the Synthesis, such as Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-i, Pakua Chang, Wing Chun, Fukien White Crane, Shaolin, and the family art of Walu.