About Shaolin Temple Center China
Shaolin Temple Center China, located in Handan （the ancient capital of China, the birthplace of Taijiquan, the city of culture and the home of martial arts)，Especially opened for foreign students
As a center for teaching and promoting the traditional Kung Fu and Chinese Martial Arts of the Shaolin Temple, the Shaolin Temple Center is unique and rich in content. We warmly welcome foreign students to learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu, Chan Meditation, Sanda, Chin Na, Tai Chi Kung Fu, Qigong, Ba Duan Jin and Ba Ji Quan skills.
We live in the beautiful Chishuiwan Scenic Area, the beautiful scenic area provides a tranquil and peaceful living environment. You can get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the quietness and peace of nature. Fresh air, birdsong, flowers, and lush greenery all add up to an overwhelming sense of comfort and relaxation. When you wake up every day, there is a picturesque landscape outside your window, which undoubtedly adds endless color and vitality to life.
Here, we not only learn skills, but also experience and understand Chinese culture on a deeper level. In a tranquil environment away from the hustle and bustle of the city, we provide an ideal space for our students to grow, build strength and hone their spirit in silence.
Why learn Shaolin Kungfu and Tai Chi together?
- All-round development of body and mind: Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes the use of physical strength and the explosive power of external movements, while Taijiquan pays more attention to the cultivation of internal energy and the coordination of qi. Through the study of the two martial arts, you can better exercise your body and mind, and improve your physical quality and inner cultivation.
- Rich combination of movements: Shaolin Kungfu and Taijiquan have their own distinctive movements, and each of them has a rich variety of moves and techniques. Learning these two martial arts at the same time, you can obtain more combinations of movements and strategies, and enhance your offensive and defensive abilities and adaptability.
- Cultivate concentration and willpower: Both Shaolin Kung Fu and Taijiquan require the practitioner to remain focused and persistent. Through continuous learning and practicing, one can cultivate one’s concentration and willpower, and at the same time build up better self-discipline.
- Experience different cultural heritage: Shaolin Kung Fu and Taijiquan represent two different cultures of Chinese martial arts. Learning these two types of martial arts not only allows you to learn movement skills, but also to understand the cultural and historical origins of each, increasing your own cultural literacy.
- learn Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai chi quan together will not only provide a more comprehensive training experience, but will also enhance many aspects of mind, body, skills and culture. This comprehensive learning approach will allow people to better experience the charm of Chinese martial arts.
Our Specialty Courses and Styles
Highlights
- Learn Tai Chi chuan, Shaolin kung fu, and Chi kung
- Study Baji quan, Chan Meditation and Sanda
- Shaolin Kung Fu training with the masters Monday through Friday
- Learn Mandarin, Taoism, Calligraphy
- Meals with vegetarian, vegan, and other dietary options
- Get a school certificate after completing your training
- Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Train in small groups for fast progress
- Many years of experience teaching
- Personal training by authentic kung fu masters optimized for foreigners
- All levels are welcome
Shaolin Kung Fu Training Benefits
- Shaolin Kung Fu, originating from the Shaolin Temple in Songshan, one of the most famous Buddhist Zen mountains in China, has a long history. Shaolin Kung Fu focuses on combat techniques, body skills, qigong and internal kung fu, emphasizing both internal and external training, and giving equal importance to form and meaning. Its movements are powerful, swift and fast, as smooth as flowing water. Shaolin Kung Fu is not only a kind of martial art skill, but also a way to cultivate oneself, emphasizing the perfect combination of meditation and martial art.
- In terms of technical characteristics, Shaolin Kung Fu is mainly rigid, focusing on the combination of strength and speed. Its strokes are often direct, swift, and emphasize the importance of hitting the target with a single blow, which makes it highly combat-oriented. Shaolin Wushu’s “Shaolin Long Fist” and “Shaolin Stick Technique” all reflect this characteristic. At the same time, Shaolin Wushu also focuses on internal training, through standing stakes, meditation, etc., to enhance the body’s internal strength and endurance, to achieve “external training of the muscles and bones of the skin, the internal training of a breath of realm”!
- The philosophical thinking of Shaolin Wushu is deeply influenced by Zen Buddhism, which emphasizes the “unity of Zen and martial arts”. In the process of practicing, the monks not only seek to improve their martial arts skills, but also pay more attention to the cultivation of the mind. Through the practice of martial arts, they achieve peace of mind and wisdom. The philosophical thinking of Shaolin Kungfu is also reflected in its “martial virtue” education, which emphasizes the traditional virtues of respecting teachers, being righteous and courageous, and convincing others by virtue
Tai Chi Kung Fu Training Benefits
- Tai Chi Kung Fu focuses more on the concept of “softness overcoming hardness”. Tai Chi Kung Fu movements are slow and continuous, emphasizing the coordination of the body and the use of inner energy. Through slow flowing movements and deep breathing, the practitioner is able to achieve harmony and balance at both the physical and mental levels. Tai Chi is not only a martial art, but also an embodiment of philosophical thinking, pursuing the realm of the unity of heaven and man.
- Tai Chi Kung Fu emphasizes more on the “soft” side. Its movements are slow and rounded, emphasizing the principles of softness overcoming hardness, and the four-two-thousand-kilogram technique. The Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Sword in Tai Chi Kung Fu are designed to guide the flow of qi and blood through continuous movements and to enhance the coordination and flexibility of the body. At the same time, Tai Chi Kung Fu also emphasizes the guidance of the mind and the coordination of breathing, so that the practitioner can achieve a state of unity between body and mind during the exercise.
- Tai Chi Kung Fu, on the other hand, is deeply rooted in Taoist philosophy, especially the Yin-Yang doctrine of the I Ching. It believes that everything in the universe is composed of yin and yang, which are interdependent and transformed. By simulating the laws of nature, Tai Chi Kung Fu enables the yin and yang qi in the human body to achieve a state of harmony and unity. This philosophy is not only reflected in the design of boxing movements, but also in every detail of Tai Chi Kung Fu, such as the regulation of breathing and the guidance of the mind.
- Personal Transformation: Facilitates personal transformation through the integration of physical practice, meditation, and philosophical teachings
More About Shaolin Temple China
Under professional masters with authentic lineages
The students may choose the length according to their personal schedule and unique passion for Chinese kung fu
All of these prices include: All training classes, more than 6hrs/day, 5 days/week, Free use of all training facilities.
The Shaolin Temple Center China provides you with full room and board with 3 meals
There is full program during the weekdays with training most of the day. Complete schedule can be seen in the section about training.
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