July 2011 Newsletter

Third Quarterly Testing
September 29         Atlanta
September 30th         Mobile
Oct 1st         New Orleans & Thibodaux, LA

The basics for all at institute campuses under each instructor’ guidance  (consult basics reference chart from your instructors and team leaders )

Shaolin Institute 3rd Quarter GBSC Quarterly Rotation Brief:

Kungfu Traditional Staff & Staff Fighting Rotation

Yin Shou Gun & Duilian
All routines must be executed to the point for Advanced GBSC

Beginner GBSC only require to perform the staff basics& Flowers
With limited partial forms

This quarter GBSC:
1.    Main course of the quarter: Shaolin Staff and Pairing
Beginner Flowers and Staff Basics and Defense maneuvers

Level 2
1st Yin Shou Gun/Yin Shou Gun Pairing

2nd
Reviewing and learning Babu Lian Huan Quan & Self-Defense maneuver
Reviewing Lian Huan Quan & Pairing

3rd
Reviewing Luo Han Defense Maneuver
Review All Wushu Combo Pairing
Finish learning Xiao Hong Quan

4th
Trial on Kungfu Simulation Defense and Light Contact

Level 2 GBSC (Green & above) applying 8 Sanshou striking techniques
And combos with extended techniques to light and simulation shadowing or situation fight

5th
Kungfu Light Contact Simulation Fight Basic 1 reviewing (this following will be tested)

I    Bufa: Fighting Stance (1)
6th
Basic Tui Fa

7th
4 Qin Na Drills (reviewing two drills to be tested)
2 Situation QinNa tech drills
2 Situation Qin Na with Shuaijiao tech drills

8th
Tong Bei forms
Level 1 GBSC is not required for Tong Bei

Temporary Rotation for Sanshou GBSC Combat
Extreme Cardio and Sanshou
GBSC 3rd Quarterly Program Rotation:
All Levels:
I Review: Bufa: Fighting Stance

Basic Tui Fa
II    Basic Combos and Applications
Level 2 must know the following which will be tested

All Levels of GBSC Review:
Basic (level 2-3) 2B
Simple Pairing Drills (level 2-3)
·    Pads: front thrust kick-front leg fix and forward sliding (2) (30-50)
·    Simulation Fights ( pads for level 2-3)
·    Defense and Offense Combo Mix on Pads (level 2-3) (30-50)

Basic (level 2-3)3 B
Defense and Offense Drills shadow
Defense into throws (retreat into a round kick-upper round kick; counter round kick catching with leg leverage or back ( tiao-uplifting ) kick throw
Offense into throws (punch and punch attacks into squat lifting throw)
Retreat into counter attack with throws
Leash cows into leg attack with throws
Basic (level 2-3) 4 B
Qin Na Drills (ground qinna 2 techniques)
Situation QinNa applying 2
Situation Qin Na with Shuaijiao applying 2

IV-V GBSC : Jinggong Fangfa Zhuhe (offense combinations and strategies)

Fang Shou Fang Fa Zu He (defense combinations and strategies)

LEVEL VI GBSC : Major Sanshou Leg Combo Techniques (choose 5 of list)

LEVEL VII: Intercept Tech & Shuai Fa Ji Shu (throwing tech)
Choose 2-3 of the list given to all the instructors and leadership team,

Taiji New Basics & GBSC Rotation 3rd Quarter
To live peacefully and harmoniously in happiness we must be able to see and uncover  a greater heart within us.
We must be able to see light in everyone and forgive any ignorance. To live happily and freely, we shall cultivate our ability to detach
ourselves from daily social, cultural and erroneous habits.
Pure Chan (Zen) meditation is the expression of the mind freedom and freedom of Qi, and of the universe.
We are, after all, the microcosm of the Universe.

New Basic Tai Chi Class requirements:
□ Intro Mind Body and Body Mind Medicine
□ 1-6 pieces of the 8 pieces of silk brocade
□ 2 -5 Pieces of Tai Gong
□ From Part Wild Horse’s Mane
To 7 pieces Tai Chi hands-waist motion only
□ Philosophy:  Introduction to Basic Qi Flow Concepts
□ Basic Breathing
Memorized Student Creed, beginning the experience of Qi Flow,
Beginning Calmness, Peace of Mind and Tranquility Practice
Level II Basics
□ Beginning Qi Gong Intro
Full 8 Pieces of Silk Brocade, Qi Stretching
□ Yang 24 Step:
□ Qi Gong:  Beginning Qi Gong Animals
□ Partner Exercises:  Basic Single Push-Hands
□ Philosophy:  Improved Qi flow, Improved Tranquility

GBSC 3rd Rotation: Level I
Listen to the flow of Qi
□ Traditional Yang 108 Step
Push Hands in 2-3 Ways
Waist Motion/Waist-Movement Connection
□ Partner Exercises:  Continued Push Hands;
Brief intro to Tai Chi Qin Na Drills in application
□ Qi Gong:  Intro to Silk Reeling, Improved Tranquility

Level II GBSC
Yang Straight Sword:  Intro to Yang Straight Sword basic combos,
□ Qi Gong:  Intro to Qi Gong for Healing
□ Taiji Power:  Intro to Fa Jin
□ Partner Exercises:  Yang Straight Sword Partner Exercises
□ Chen Style:  Begin Long Chen Style
□ Qi Gong:  Continued Qi Gong for Healing, Medical Theory and Practices
Yang Family Straight Sword Long Form

Level III GBSC
□ Qi Gong:  Advanced Qi Gong for Healing,
□ Partner Exercises:  Advanced Push Hands
□ Sense of Qi Feel
□ Self-Control of Qi
□ Meditation/Shaolin History
□ Qi – the internal power of the body and mind
□ Scale Balance 5 minutes
Chen Style Tai Chi Straight Sword
Qigong Healing

Taiji joint activities
Active portion of the direction is from top to bottom, respectively, neck, shoulder activities, the Department’s activities across the waist, knee, ankle wrist activities, so lunge

stretching, stretching about crouching step
□ Qi Gong:  Continued Qi Gong for Healing, Medical Theory and Practices
Family tradition and life long learning
Chan –freedom of mind and body –enlightenment life experience

Past & Upcoming Events:

July 8, 2011 – July 16, 2011– Shaolin Warrior Training Camp (Atlanta, Georgia)
The Shaolin Training ended in a complete success.

We had more than 10 students participated during June and early July Summer training camp. Over 20 students participated in 8-day and 8 night intensive Shaolin warrior training camp. We completed many projects in that 8 days both internal and external such as Tai Gong, Chan Meditation, nine section iron whip, traditional Shaolin Yin Shou Gun and Qi Xi Quan etc…;

Dwight becomes the most improved student in healthy bodies and healthy minds matches. He has also lost most weight. He came with weighing 275lbs and had blood pressure measurement of 230/160.  At the end of the camp he dropped 48 lbs and his blood pressure was 120/60.

In his own words here is Dwight’s experience:

“I am finished with the Shaolin Warrior Summer Training Camp. It has been an enlightening experience that I will carry on past here. In six weeks I’ve lost 48 pounds and dropped  11% of my body fat. On top of that, I have brought my blood pressure down from 230/160 to 120/60! I’ve also sharpened many skills such as my flexibility, endurance, concentration, will-power, strength, and discipline among many, many others. Under the training of such qualified and experienced people, I feel I have been given a unique experience to boost my learning while being immersed in the meanings. I’ve taken every class and they are all masterfully designed to fit any person. All in all, I have been taught a new lifestyle that I will carry on with me for the rest of my life.”

Dwight B.,
Texas

Shaolin Institute Brings Home Six International Gold Medals

Students from the LIU International Shaolin Institute are accustomed to performing in front of as many as 20 thousand spectators.  However, they’re accustom to mesmerizing and captivating the eyes of audiences of national and international events; such as theGreetings of Olympic Games Cup held in Hong Kong in the winter of 2008; International Chinese Martial Arts Championships in Orlando, Educational Funding Company’s  International All Martial Arts Teachers & Maters Conference in Washington D.C., and not to mention the most recent display of their martial skills in Dallas Texas at the 13th Annual 2011 LEGENDS of KUNG-FU WORLD MARTIAL ARTS CHAMPIONSHIP; these young Master’s pitted their skills against champions from all over the world such as Hong Kong, Brazil, Canada, Israel, Taiwan and their own home land of China. These champions allowed nothing to stop them and performed
with true Shaolin Warrior Spirit.

In the early morning of July 28th when everyone in the surrounding area were restfully sleeping, Grand Master Shi De Ru (aka: Master Shawn Liu) and a team of 7 seniors and supporters all hailing from the Shaolin Institute on the gulf coast headed out on their journey, with Dallas, Texas as their destination; this long trip meant everything to these young Champions as they were setting the pace to participate in one of the most intriguing international tournaments held in the US.  Liu, who has been in the southeast area of the US since 1986 is best known for his lineage as a direct disciple of the Shaolin Temple Spiritual Great Grand Master Monk Shi Suxi; Master Liu is the only martial arts Master in the Southeastern part of the United States who has the full knowledge and experience that would lead students in a path to learn the esthetic ways of the traditional Shaolin Martial Arts.

With more than 1000 competitors hailing from the United States and International abroad, three international level competitors under De Ru’s tutelage did not disappoint both the audience and the Southeastern region they’ve come to represent.  As a result of competing in the 13th Annual 2011 LEGENDS of KUNG-FU World Martial Arts Championship.

These Young Masters walked away with 6 gold medals and 1 silver; these winnings came by way of  competing in Traditional Fighting Forms, Weapons, Tai Chi and San Shou Kickboxing.

Individually Grandmaster Liu would like to praise the outstanding achievements as the Young Master’s ranked as International Champions to which would include:

·    Liqiang     *
o    Gold Medal in Traditional Kung-Fu Fighting Forms
o    Gold Medal in Traditional Kung-Fu Weapons
o    Silver Medal in San Shou Kickboxing

·    Chen Zhe
o    Gold Medal in Traditional Kung-Fu Long Weapon
o    Gold Medal in Traditional Kung-Fu Flexible Weapon

·    Dong Hao Quan
o    Gold Medal in Mixed styles Tai Chi
o    Gold Medal in Traditional Tai Chi
o    Gold Medal in Tai Chi Sword

Over the course of 20 years teaching here in the United States, Grandmaster Liu and his Shaolin Institute is continuously recognized by members of the Martial Arts World as the leading authority of San Shou Kickboxing.  Grandmaster Liu has also earned the prestigious honors of being named US National Head Coach for the World San Shou Kickboxing Fighting Championships as well as training hundreds of US National Champions all over the Country to include 5 World Champions.

MMA Champion/Coach Joins LIU International Shaolin Institute

Coach Li Jie, a World Champion in Sanshou Kickboxing and Coach in Sanshou Kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai, will be hosting seminars and workshops under the direction of grand master Shi DeRu.

Atlanta, GA—June 30, 2011—Coach Li Jie, a world Sanshou fighting champion and fighting coach in Sanshou Kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai from the Beijing Sports University, has just joined LIU International Shaolin Institute (LIU) as part of our International Fellowship Program. For the next few months, he will participate in the Shaolin Kungfu Instructor/Master Training Program

Furthermore, he will be also be instructing several seminars and workshops that will be available to all levels of fighters (amateur and professional) in Chinese kickboxing (Sanshou/Sanda), MMA and Muay Thai Kickboxing. Seminars will be held in the following Shaolin Institute Campuses: Atlanta, GA , Mobile, AL and New Orleans, LA.

Coach Li Jie will begin the Shaolin Fellowship/Apprentice Warrior Program participating in the 8-Day and 8-Night Intensive Shaolin Warrior Program at the Atlanta Campus. This is the 2nd time that Coach Li Jie has received training at the LIU. On his first visit (2004), he trained for a few months with Patrick Barry at the New Orleans and Mobile Campuses. As a representative of LIU, Li Jie participated in the US Open International Martial Arts Championship, the K. Super Star Professional Sanshou event. He won the Sanshou K. Superstar World Champion title by defeating Louisiana’s MMA fighter Rich Clementi “No Love.”

Li Jie has been practicing Sanshou for over ten years and he has also trained in Muay Thai for many years. He has participated in many fights in and outside of China.

Li Jie was the winner of first World Sanshou Cup and has won the title of Sanda King in China’s Professional Sanda League in the 70 kg weight division.  He was also the champion in the People’s Republic of China Sanda Game in 2001, the National Games of Sanda Championship, the National Professional League of Sanda Fighting and the Chinese Martial Arts “Sanda” Professional League in 2000 and 2001. Due to his outstanding accomplishments, he has been awarded with the title International Top Notch Kung Fu Master Sportsman.

A champion in the ring, Li Jie has shown that he is an excellent teacher outside of the ring.  As a coach at the Beijing Sports University- College of Wushu-Sanda, he has produced a total of 15 champions who have fought both nationally (in China) and internationally. He has been named an Outstanding Coach of the Beijing Sports University for three consecutive years and has earned the National Sports Medal of Honor twice.

亚特兰大新聞-世界散打格斗冠军 李杰现任北京体育大学散打和泰拳教练, 将在少林学院受训， 并在释德如(刘向阳大师)院长指导下开散打讲习班。主讲地址亚特兰大,莫比尔和新奥尔良。他还将于7月9日开始参加全日制少林研修集训。
教练李杰，作为国际武学研究奖学金教练研修生，在今后的数月中，将在少林大师德如的亲自导师下完成他的国际教练培训计划。
教练李杰是第二次来美受训。 2004年教练李杰首次访美受训。那年他在“美国散打之父” 德如大师的指导下训练于少林学院新奥尔良, 莫比尔校园数月。李杰当年代表少林学院，参加了美国公开赛，国际武术锦标赛-K.超级明星专业散打。他赢得了国际散打巨星世界冠军头衔。 他当时击败了路易斯安那州MMA具有丰富经

验的UFC 斗士 Richard Thomas Clementi。
李杰十几年来一直在练习散打，亦在泰国训练泰拳多年。他参加了许多国内和国际格斗。李杰是第一届世界武术散打世界杯冠军，并赢得了在中国的专业散打联赛70公斤的轻量级的散打王的称号。他也是中华人民共和国2001年中国散打比赛冠军，全运会散打锦标赛，散打格斗，中国武术“散打”的职业联赛2000年和2001年

全国职业联赛的冠军。由于他的杰出成就，他先后被授予国际顶尖武术散打运动健将称号。
一个在擂台上的冠军，李杰已经表明。他还是一位优秀教师。作为一个在北京体育大学武术散打学院的教练，在他的指导下已经产生了共有15个国家（中国）和国际冠军。他先后被评为杰出的教练，和北京体育大学连续三年赢得两次全国体育荣誉勋章。
国际生命智慧大学释德如少林学院直接源自中国河南少林寺，致力于教授世代传承、历经1500余年的正宗少林智慧。  集禅，儒，道三家智慧为一体， 集成传统功夫精华，少林学院提供适龄的课程如少林文化，少林功夫，太极（太极拳），气功，太功（自然愈合）和禅宗意念。  每个校区的教员都在大师的指导 下致力于终身学习

发扬振兴少林精神力量。
欲了解更多信息：访问学院网页：www.shaolin-world.net；可直接致电学院：（770）286-9808, 或莅临本 院4350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Studio 500 A Norcross, GA 30071

Atlanta
The LIU International Shi Deru Shaolin Institute Atlanta School has recently held a public demonstration at the Discover Mills mall during the release of Kungfu Panda 2. Crowds of community members watched as Grandmaster Shi Deru and his students performed traditional Shaolin kungfu.

Interested visitors also had the chance to speak with the master and his students between forms to learn more about the philosophy of the institute. They were also able to partake in a raffle to win VIP scholarships for classes for up to three months.

Children in the audiences also greatly enjoyed playing with the Magnificent Five (the most famous animals represented in traditional kungfu: dragon, monkey, tiger, mantis, and crane). We had straight three days promotion of Shaolin Kungfu spirit and the spirit of Kungfu Magnificent Fives. The community and the business enjoyed us tremendously, especially the AMC theater folks who expressed great interests in our demonstrations. The crowd, who came to see movies, got to see the authentic live Kungfu performance.

Some of the members of the audience have since joined our school and have been enjoying the curriculum greatly. Those individuals are Anisha Dyce, Evan Dang, Byron Fisher, and Gabe Butler. We are very excited to have all of them training alongside us now!

The LIU International Shi Deru Shaolin Institute, Atlanta School, partook in two demonstrations in July; one was at the “Enter the Dragon” dragon boat festival at the Gwinnett Braves Stadium, and the other was at the 2011 Asian Cultural Experience at the Gwinnett Center. Students from the school participated in showing off their kung fu skills to the large crowds of cheering spectators of about 15000.

At the Gwinnett Braves demonstration the attendees were also able to interact with the students and several of the Magnificent Five (the traditional most famous animals that are represented in Shaolin Kung Fu: dragon, monkey, tiger, mantis, and crane). The children were especially fond of the Magnificent Five, as they had a wonderful time hugging and taking pictures with the animal characters. One photographer in the audience also took pictures of the students as they performed many difficult feats outside of the stadium. Even in the hot Georgia summer weather, the participants in the demonstration performed to the best of their abilities.

At the ACE demonstration, students performed in the opening parade and on stage, then continued for the rest of their time at the event practicing and holding classes by the Shaolin Institute booth. Interested audience members were able to ask questions of Grandmaster Shi Deru about the institute and martial arts. The crowd loved the many forms that the Grandmaster and his students.

On August 20th, the institute will be hosting the US Open Martial Arts tournament in Mobile, Alabama. Competitors from the area as well as from all around the US and even a few international fighters will compete to see who the best of the best is. The tournament is open to fighters in all disciplines of martial arts. The Sanda Kickboxing champion of China, Li Jie, will also be competing in the event.

26th
SWAT Testing for 3rd Quarter Testing Conference in September

September
Duluth Fall Festival
24th ¼ Testing Conference in Atlanta GA

October
23 (9/27 in Chinese Calendar)
Great Grand Master Birth Day

31st
Halloween Safety Fun Fair

November
25th
SWAT Testing for 4th Quarter Testing Conference in December
Monthly Testing

December
10th
Quarter Testing Conference in NO

Children’s Christmas Parade, Duluth

November
·    12-13: Renaissance Faire
·    18-20: Mobile International Festival
·    24: In Class Testing
·    September
·    Duluth Fall Festival
·    October
·    10/23 (9/27 in Chinese Calendar)
·    Great Grand Master Birth Day
·    31st
·    Halloween Safety Fun Fair
·
·    November
·    11/16
·    –Monthly &
·    SWAT Testing for 4th Quarter Testing Conference in December
·    16-19 International Festival Mobile
·    11/24 Thanksgiving Day
·    December
·    12/10 Quarter Testing Conference in N.O.

Children’s Christmas Parade, Duluth

Staff Corner

A few Good s we need to listen:

“First let me say that the students care deeply for their school and what they learn and experience here. They acknowledge the positive impact it has on their lives and the tremendous value to their physical and mental well-being.  They would not be here day after day if this were not true.”

The first thing I tried was simply cleaning everywhere I could, as thoroughly as possible.  I was amazed at the result.  The positive response was immediate.  As students walked in nearly everyone remarked on the nice smell or how clean everything looked.  The energy was raised quickly and easily simply by cleaning.  So, my first suggestion is to CLEAN. Get the dust off, get the smell clean. Get the floors shining.   If you can, change the position of some of the furniture.  Put flowers out or a new plant.  These easy changes made a difference at once. Then keep it clean.   Keep energy up, being clean helps.

I understand that there used to be a routine cleaning procedure; after certain classes everyone would clean bathrooms, training room, etc.  This practice has stopped and needs to begin again.  It should be a simple thing to do; we will announce in class that we will stop 15 minutes early to clean and then give everyone a task, if this is permissible with you.

Also, I’ve been told that all classes used to read the “Word of the Week”.  The word and definition were read at the beginning or end of each class.  I think we should be doing this. These words carry great wisdom and can be applied to our daily lives.

These are simply some thoughts.  I truly believe we have a wonderful school here.  Everyone wants it to prosper.  The more positive energy we put forward the better it will be.

Let us strive to eliminate the negative. There is no excuse for it. Instead, let us strive to be what we teach: HARMONY, INNER PEACE, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL TRANQUILITY AND HEALTH.

“We have organized our message board on the teaching floor to keep students involved with teachings, seminars and events.
The instructors are organizing lesson plans through a template sent to Renard,and George is working on our lesson plans to develop for class. The overall school spirit has been great, we’ve had fun games for kid’s classes, the school has had an overall positive mental attitude from all our students. Very good energy

We’ve organized a cleaning team to keep lobby, training floor and bathrooms clean.
We’ve been keeping all equipment, Sanshou, weapons and inventory in order.
We have organized old posters, photos and flyers ,reframed and hung them throughout the campus to motivate and excite our students and create a professional atmosphere.
We have been keeping class fresh by introducing short fun exercises between topics.
We have been monitoring kids classes-making sure the advanced kids are learning more and not getting bored.
We are keeping in touch with the Thibidoux campus a lot more.

US vs China
(Friendly International Fighting Show)

US Open Martial Arts Challenge
We, students and families of Shaolin Institute and US Open International Championship organization staff, on behalf of the US Open International Martial Arts Championship & The L.I.U. International Shaolin Institute cordially invite our community in the southeast region of the US to the US Open Martial Arts Challenge tournament to be held in Denton Gym on

3800 Pleasant Valley Road Mobile, Al 36609 on August 20, 2011.
To run this tournament smoothly we need many volunteers to assist us in many aspects of the tournament.  We hope many of you who read this will give a hand. Please call 251-662-

3226 for more information.
The general schedule shall be on both of the following websites: www.shaolin-world.net
www.artofwarsasnhou.com

The News from Southern Alabama

We had several rehearsals and then two Kung Fu demos on May 28th and 29th at local theaters. Movie goers were extremely impressed with folksflying through the air and doing all sorts of things one doesn’t normally see a body do! We picked up 88 slips of interest and are still calling at this writing. From these 88, so far, we have enrolled over a dozen two week VIPs. Most are enthusiastic in their new classes and I expect they’ll becoming new members shortly.

We hadn’t caught our breath before quarterly testing was on. I never knew the meaning of counting until this experience! It was inspiring to see all the students together at their best. In all we promoted over 40
students.

Those receiving their white sashes include:
Edgar Torres, Kevin Taylor, Sonia Wells,Gavin Brown, Teresa West, Byron Stone, David Kelley,
Majed Alrhaili, Marcus Singleton, and Barbara Holder.

Yellow:
Campbell Walker, Kevin McKeowyn, Ethan Cash, Katie Reynolds and Robbie Goff.

Orange:
Chris McGough, Belinda Lutz, COlt6on Holmes and Charlie Parson.

Green:
Keith Bevin, Ashley Parson and Sophie Leonard (in Tai Chi).

Blue:
Connor Cochran.

Red:
Belinda Munoz, Paula Cortez, Peggy Probst, James Root,
Shawn Gibbons and Rick Fendley.

Purple:
Sohpie Leonard (Kung Fu)and Randy Sheets.

Brown:
Tom Swindle, Ben Foster, Brock Morton and Ernest Philen.

Golden Black Stripe with tassel:
Susie Pham.

Yellow stripe:
Mike Soscia and Seth McDaniel.

Green stripe:
Patrick Luckett. Red stripe: Chris Morton.

Congratulations All! We have three new GBSC inductees. They are:
Angela Trigg, Omar Mulla and Justin Wahlers.
(Please forgive me for any omissions or incorrect spellings).

Along with an impressive day of testing came a wonderful pot luck lunch. Susie Pham worked very hard to pull everything together for the students, guests and staff. There was plenty of food for everyone and it was delicious.

We are proud to welcome our new students since we last published:
Chris McGough, Zarien Guzman, Marje Alrhaili, Teresa West, Edgar Torres,
Kalan Kucera, Gavin Brown, Kevin Taylor, David Kelley, Byron Stone and
Elijah Maples. It’s a pleasure having you here.

New Orleans

This past quarter has been productive at the New Orleans location. The Fitness Buddy Program has proven effective in getting students motivated. To kick off the event, Shifu came to New Orleans to give a nutrition lecture and advice on eating healthy. He talked about hot foods and cold foods and how both affect the body. Also expressed was the need for us to be aware of food’s effect on our ability to maintain balance. There are a total of 15 fitness students; seven of which  are new to the school. A few have even expressed interest in staying on after the contest closes.

The office in New Orleans is shaping up thanks to the new office assistant, Vince Quatroy. He lives nearby in the city and first saw Shifu several years ago as he walked Pat Barry out to the ring at the King’s Tournament. It always stayed in the back of his mind that this was a man he’d like to meet and possibly learn from. Recently while browsing the internet, he stumbled onto the LIU International Shi De Ru Shaolin Institute website. He immediately sought out the New Orleans location, wanting to become a student and hoping to help in any way he could. Vince and his wife have just welcomed a son into their family. He looks forward to getting to know his family here at the school as well and intends to take full advantage of learning the Shaolin Arts while helping out.

Welcome, Vince!

Students from the New Orleans school travelled down to Houma with Shifu on April 9 to help the Thibodaux students perform in two demonstrations for CASA, an organization that helps abused children. The crowd was mesmerized as several forms, applications, and weapons were presented as Shifu narrated.

Spreading the word that training is available to those who can use it to defend themselves and others against threats is always important.

The very next weekend, April 16, the Asian Pacific American Society hosted the Asian Festival at the Audubon Zoo. Students from both Thibodaux and New Orleans performed for the crowds.

The school was exposed to over 9000 visitors that day. Several prospective students filled out VIP cards in hopes of learning more information about the school and what it offers.

A Tai Chi sword form was demonstrated by John Lutz, showing smooth, slow movements. In contrast to that, the crowd saw the sharp, quick-paced moves from traditional kung-fu weapons and forms as shown here by Li Qiang

and George Lunsford.

Students from New Orleans went to the Clearview Mall on Saturday, May 28 to perform in a demonstration for the opening weekend of Kung Fu Panda 2. The demonstration sparked interest in the school, and three new introductions were set up for the very next week.

Pictures from Kug Fu Panda Demonstrations

In order to ease stress levels in the community due to the possible flooding, Shifu hosted a free meditation seminar—Stress Release & Social Harmony—on the evening of June 25.

Participants learned to mediate, practiced breathing techniques, and learned Tai Gong.

Shifu also held training for students to help us prepare for next quarter, which will stress the staff as our weapon concentration. Here are some pictures from that day.

Students practicing Yin Shou Gun (Kitchen Staff).

Shifu instructing:

This next quarter should prove to be an exciting one. Coach Jie Li, an International San Shou fighting champion and fighting coach in San Shou Kickboxing, MMA and Muay Thai from the Beijing Sports University, arrived in New Orleans.  He will receive his fellowship program of studies at LIU International Shi De Ru Shaolin Institute. For the next few months, he will participate in Shaolin Kung Fu instructors and Masters training program. He instructed several classes to both Kung Fu and Sanshou students before travelling to Atlanta and impressed students with his talent.

New Students:

Gregory Duhon
John Esser
Miranda Lavoi
John Barthey
Elaine Tang
Eric Kennedy
Bruce Quach
Vince Quatroy

Welcome Back:

Janet Davis
Mathew Curran