Shaolin
Gongfu Classes
Beginner, Intermediate
and Advanced Levels
These classes focus on traditional Shaolin style training.
Students learn basic and advanced fighting techniques
and applications, as well as traditional bare hand and
weapons forms.
Beginner Level
Beginning students focus on Shaolin basics, starting
with basic stances, punching and kicking and progressing
to a form called Lian Huan Quan.
Intermediate Level
Intermediate students continue basic training in order
to refine and improve techniques learned in the Beginner
level. They are also introduced to more difficult forms
and applications, including Luohan Short Form and Yingshou
Pole.
Advanced Level
Advanced Level students study increasingly difficult
forms, including animal and specialty styles, as well
as spear, straight sword, advanced and double weapons.
Additional forms, applications and weapons will be introduced
at higher levels of training.
Additional Classes in Gongfu
In conjunction with the Shaolin Gongfu training, several
additional classes are available.
Chang Quan
known as .contempory wushu. or .modern wushu. This class
teaches the most recent standardized modern competition
routines from China and focuses on improving the student
speed, flexibility, agility and power.
San Da
known in the United States as .san shou. This class
teaches full contact sparring with emphasis on kicking,
punching and takedown techniques.
Tong Zi Gong
This class is offered only to young students, ages 4
- 13, as an adjunct to the basic Shaolin training. It
trains unbelievable flexibility, strength and physical
control. Young students who master this ancient Shaolin
training will easily progress to Di Tang Quan and other
demanding high level forms as they grow older.
Qin Na
Qin na controlling, takedown and pressure point techniques
are taught in both the Shaolin classes and the san da
classes. However, more specialized training in these
techniques is available to qualified students, subject
to the master approval.
Taiji And Qi Gong Classes
Taijiquan
Students who prefer taiji training can take classes
in Chen Style Taiji, which also includes training in
soft qi qong. Beginning students learn 18 movements
(Shi Ba Shi), Lao Jia Yi Lu (old style first routine)
and tui shou (push hands) techniques. More advanced
students may progress to Lao Jia Er Lu (old style Cannon
Fist) and taiji sword.
Qi Gong
Individual training is available to students interested
in basic soft qi gong techniques and sequences designed
to improve the student health, both mental and physical.
With prior approval from the master, a few qualified
students are accepted to train in the more demanding
techniques of hard qi gong and iron body training. |