Shaolin Zen, Kung Fu originated over 1500 years ago at the Shaolin Temple in China. It is the practice of Chan (Zen) freedom of mind and body expressed through movement. The goal of Kung Fu is for the practitioner to attain harmony, improve the individual’s mental and physical health, and to encourage a deeper level awareness and focus.
Students will learn meditation, training in grit and character through forms, applications and practical self-defense skills. We are a cultural institution that promotes the ancient Shaolin principles of honor, compassion, loyalty, integrity, and strength, leading practitioners to inner peace, wisdom and freedom of mind, body and spirit.
Our kung fu class is based on traditional Shaolin teachings and methods, but designed to be fun and also to contain a great workout. The class incorporates basic flexibility training, a cardiovascular workout, self-defense, and will help to increase your speed and coordination. It’s a great way to get fit and focused, and increase your self-confidence. We strive to help you develop physically and mentally, offering not just physical fitness, but also a sense of well being and community.
Basic Adult Kung Fu
Our kung fu curriculum starts with many open hand forms and basic simple self defense techniques. As you progress, the forms and defense techniques become a bit more complex, but they build upon the basic foundation of the early movements. Eventually the student will progress onto weapons and weapon fighting sets, such as the staff, broadsword, straight sword, spear and even more. Since the Shaolin temple was a “university” of martial arts, there are innumerable techniques and weapons contained in this system for our students to become proficient in.
GBSC Kung Fu
GBSC (Golden Black Sash Champion Team) is our officially enrolled student body. After completing the basic program, students are nominated by other GBSC students or a leadership team member to join the GBSC program. The most important requirement to qualify for GBSC is dedication. Students must be committed to persevere before they can hope to attain the level of Golden Black Sash.
It takes about 3-5 years to complete the first GBSC program. Training becomes more advanced at this level, with more physically explosive open-hand forms, and increased callisthenic demands. GBSC students are taught various weapons techniques and higher level and challenge forms with a consistent experience of advanced self-defense tactics.
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu is for attaining harmony, to increase an individual’s health, mental attitude and encourage a deeper awareness and focus.
Self Defense Techniques
Self defense is a state of mind. Learn self defense techniques to better protect yourself and your love ones.