Dr. Fairbanks is a 10th dan (10th degree black belt) of several martial arts. That is, he has achieved the highest level of mastery, and has developed his own martial art System as a result: Wu-Hsiang Martial Arts. The name Wu-Hsiang is translated as “the Five Elements,” which refers to an Eastern method of explaining the proper balance of nature, the natural course of events, and man’s role in the world. Wu-Hsiang is intended to provide a total, well-balanced system of training. Essentially, it is a planned curriculum of many systems of martial arts, and has incorporated ideas of physical fitness, healing, nutrition, stress management and so forth. All of these areas may be necessary to assist an individual in achieving complete physical, mental and spiritual well-being. More detail about his program and its origins can be found on his website.