A "مشكاة" (meshkah) is traditionally defined as a niche or recess in a wall where a lamp or light is placed. It is the empty space within which a source of light resides.
Meshkah is a Martial Arts hall 武馆 (Wu Guan) where all the Martial Arts styles are traditional. The mission of Meshkah is to preserve the traditions of Martial Arts and to assure its transmission to the next generations. Meshkah will prevent any kind of style mixing, in that way every style is taught independently with it’s own structure according to it’s own lineage. We believe that each student ("lamp") has a unique inner flame ready to shine. In Order to reach it, the students will have to dedicate time and effort (功夫 Gong fu) to nourish two different aspects of themselves : - The external aspect related to the structure of the lamp: Body - The internal aspect related to the function of the lamp which is to enlighten : Mind We will continue to refine the knowledge by seeking updates and lead research in the Martial Arts world widely. Meshkah is also a healing space where we intend to offer different alternative holistic healing therapy techniques
MARTIAL WAY
武道
"Before I had studied Zen, I saw mountains as mountains, and waters as waters. When I arrived at a more intimate Knowledge, I came to the point where i saw that mountains are not mountains, and waters are not waters. But now that I have got it's very substance I am at rest. For it's just that I see mountains once again as mountains, and waters once again as waters".
Qingyuan Weixin
Foundation
“The deeper the roots reach into the earth, the higher the branches can grow toward the heavens.”
For the martial artist, foundation is the root of everything. Like a tree, it must not be shallow, but firmly established and deeply anchored in the earth. Commitment is the first step a student takes after answering life’s call and seeking a school or a teacher. This is a step that only the student can take, for it becomes the invisible thread that holds the entire structure together. To enter this phase, the student must find the courage to follow their heart and face the many obstacles and challenges that arise when confronting themselves, both physically and mentally. To channel their energy in the right direction, two essential qualities are required. The first is Focus, which allows the student to remain precise and avoid wasting effort and energy by wandering around their goals or missing their target.The second is Intention, which enables the student to reach the goal in their mind before taking action. This quality allows them to engage deeply with every step of the process, developing a greater understanding and sensitivity within their practice. Intention is also the first major step toward self-recognition. It is the moment when the student begins to accept who they truly are and establishes the first connection with their authentic identity, beyond the masks they may have worn.
This entire stage guides the student from an initial external commitment—to a teacher or a school—toward what we may call an internal commitment: a commitment to themselves. At this point, they no longer require someone to push them forward. They understand why they have chosen this path and are ready to dedicate the necessary time and effort to begin their journey without doubt or hesitation.
Transformation / Transmutation :
Having glimpsed his true identity, the student moves to the next stage, where internal commitment manifests as Discipline. Having recognized this special aspect of his true self, he now seeks to deepen and strengthen his connection with it. Practically, this is expressed through consistency in training, both within the school and throughout daily life. The internal journey begins, and the process of transformation unfolds within the world of the unseen.
As the student descends into the depths of self-transmutation, Endurance becomes necessary to sustain the Gong Fu journey, while Perseverance carries the practice toward its destination. Reaching the center of the target requires many arrows. The bow must be drawn with sufficient strength, the target clearly perceived, the intention directed toward its center, and the arrow released… Again and again.
As time passes, training settles into what appears to be a routine. Many changes have already taken place and some of their effects have been experienced, yet the results now seem almost invisible. This opens another empty door through which fears, doubts, and confusion may enter. The arrow has been released, but the targets appear to be many.
At times, the path may feel lonely. Yet companions stand nearby. Their bond goes beyond friendship. In the martial arts world, we speak of Gong Fu brothers and sisters—individuals united by a deep sense of Respect, Humility, and Loyalty toward one another, toward their teacher, and toward their school.
At this stage, the student is ready to apply all that has been learned without attachment to immediate results. Through continued practice, Patience emerges, allowing calmness, presence, and steadiness to develop throughout the training.
Step by step, the many targets begin to merge into a single one. Awareness expands. Sensitivity deepens. The connection with nature grows stronger. Gradually, the larger picture begins to reveal itself—not merely to the eyes, but to the heart.
Unity draws nearer…
Manifestation :
Until now, the student has lived primarily in the world of doing. At this stage, the journey shifts toward Being.
Consciousness gradually fills the body from head to toe, and Intention is felt flowing through every part of one’s being. The ability emerges to stop feeding mental knots and to release destructive patterns of thought before they take root.
A deeper awakening begins. Nature is no longer something external to observe, but a force allowed to flow freely through the practitioner. The need for the right place or the right time slowly dissolves, as the influence of the restless conscious mind loosens its grip.
The target itself begins to disappear. What once seemed so important is revealed to have been only an illusion. There is no longer a destination to reach, only the present moment to embody.
There is only Being. Action arises naturally without force. Doing without doing. Acting without acting.
The practitioner no longer moves against Nature, but with it.