Training Contents
Shaolin Temple Wushu Training Center Training Contents:
All of the following styles of Chinese Kung Fu are part of our weekly training schedule. However, some of them are offered in optional classes, but all of them can be trained full-time if you wish to.
Basic Skills:
The foundation of martial arts begins with stance and footwork, as stable as a pine tree and as fluid as water. This is followed by refining the forms of punches, palm strikes, kicks, and throws, complemented by flexibility and strength training. True mastery of martial arts lies in the most fundamental exercises. A stable horse stance provides the foundation for powerful punches; flexible and strong muscles allow for graceful movements. Daily basic training is the only direct path to becoming a master.
| Horse Stance | Basic Hand Type | Press Leg |
| Kick Leg | Running / Jogging | Sandbag Leggings |
| Hit Sandbag | Five Step Fist | Jumping |
Shaolin Fist (or Boxing)
Shaolin Fist is renowned for its powerful and practical fighting techniques. Its movements are direct and straightforward, with explosive force, emphasizing striking in a straight line. It integrates the spirit of Zen Buddhism and martial arts, combining rigorous external training in techniques such as staff and fist fighting with a focus on inner cultivation. Its style is simple and unadorned, excelling in close-range combat, making it a highly influential and important style of Chinese martial arts.
| Lian Huan Fist | The First Section Of Da Hong Fist | Eight Step Lianhuan Fist |
| Da Hong Fist | Great Straight-Line Arm Fist | Shaolin Straight-Line Arm Fist |
| The Sixteen Types In Five Stances | Dragon Form | Shaolin Cannon Fist |
| Taizu Long Fist | Plum Blossom Fist | Shaolin 13 Spear |
| Seven Star Fist | Seven Star Mantis Form | The Second Section of Dahong Fist |
| The Third Section of Dahong Fist | Plum blossom and Mantis Fist | Small Luohan Fist |
| Zhaoyang Fist | Great Luohan Fist | Small Hong Fist |
| Guandong Fist | The Second Section of Luohan Fist | Keeping Will Form |
| Ten Sections Snapkicking Form | Shaolin Small Power Fist | Liuhe Fist |
Shaolin Weapons
Shaolin Weapons prioritize staff techniques, characterized by their powerful and practical style, emphasizing real-world combat. In addition, weapons such as the saber, spear, sword, and whip also possess unique characteristics, integrating with the hand-to-hand combat techniques to form a renowned system of ‘Zen and martial arts in harmony.’
| Shaolin YinShou Cudgel | Shaolin Short Cudgel | The Broadsword Against The Spear |
| Shaolin Broadsword | Single Plum blossom Broadsword | Shaolin lianhuan Spear |
| Shaolin Rod | Damour Straightsword | Liuhe Stick |
| Shaolin Single Knife | Spring Autumn Big Knife | Liuhe Spear |
| Shaolin Provision Straightsword | Shaolin Single Knife | Crescent Shovel |
| Three Section Stick | Nine-section whip |
Actual Combat
Actual Combat (or Sparring) is the soul of martial arts application. Under safe rules, both participants transform techniques into offense and defense, honing their sense of distance, timing, and situational awareness.
| Sanda | Taekwondo | Chinese Boxing |
Tai Chi (or Taiji)
Tai Chi emphasizes using softness to overcome hardness, with form and intention working in harmony. The movements are gentle, fluid, and graceful, like flowing clouds and water, yet they contain a powerful blend of both soft and hard forces. It is both an internal martial art for cultivating mind and body, and a dynamic form of meditation embodying Eastern philosophy.
| 24 Step Tai Chi | 42 Step Tai Chi | Tai Chi Long Fist |
| The First Section of Tai Chi | The second Section of Tai Chi |
Qi Gong (or Chi Kung)
Shaolin Qigong is the foundation of “internal cultivation through breath control,” and is divided into hard Qigong for resistance to blows and health-preserving Qigong for physical conditioning. Through specific breathing techniques and mental focus, combined with guided movements, it strengthens the internal organs while also supplying internal power for martial arts techniques and weapons training. It is an internal cultivation method that integrates Zen Buddhism, martial arts, and traditional Chinese medicine.
| Meditation | Shaolin Hard Qi Gong | Shaolin Yi Jin Jing |
Other Chinese Traditional Styles
Traditional Chinese martial arts constitute a complete system integrating combat techniques, forms, and training methods. It emphasizes both internal and external cultivation, serving not only as a martial art for self-defense and physical fitness but also as a cultural vehicle embodying philosophy, etiquette, and health-preserving wisdom. It is a unique form of physical practice and philosophy.
| Xing Yi | Ba Gua | South Fist |
Traditional Competition Form
Competition Forms are standardized forms created for modern martial arts competitions. The movements emphasize height, difficulty, and aesthetic appeal, with a unified scoring system that stresses the perfect combination of artistic expression and technical difficulty.
| Competition Fist | Competition Knife | Competition Straightsword |
| Competition Cudgel | Competition Spear |
Chinese Culture (optional)
Except Kung Fu (or martial arts) classes, we provide Chinese culture classes 1-2 lessons per week.
| Chinese Mandarin | Chinese Calligraphy |