“Shaolin kung fu is the most comprehensive, diverse martial arts form I have ever practiced. The environment is non competitive, supportive and FUN! The combination of internal and external styles is truly unique to the art of Shaolin. In addition to the physical benefits (strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning), the self defense techniques and mental training are fantastic. After a long stressful day of work, It's a fantastic way to unwind and get a great workout with friends.”

—Joel Fraley, Student

Styles and Training

The diversity of the Kung Fu knowledge taught at the Chinese Shaolin Centers ensures preparedness for any self-defense situation, and guarantees a full lifetime of learning!

Below is an abridged list of styles taught at the Chinese Shaolin Centers:

EMPTY HAND FORMS

• Northern and Southern Fist – Pei Ch'uan / Nan Ch'uan
• Hua Fist – Hua Ch'uan
• Drunken Fist – Pa Hsien-8 Immortals
• Chin Na – Holds & Counters

ANIMAL STYLES

• Black Tiger – Hei Ch'uan
• White Crane – Pai Hao
• Monkey – Hou Ch'uan
• Preying Mantis – Tang Lang
• Tiger/Crane form – He Hu Shuang Hsing
• Shaolin Original Five Animal form – Shaolin U Hsing Ch'uan

CLASSICAL WEAPONS

• Monk's Staff – Pang
• Broadsword – Tao
• General Kwan's Long Knife – Kwan Dao
• Spear – Chiang
• Double-edged Sword – Chien
• Tiger Hook Swords – Hu Tou Gou
• Butterfly Swords – T'ie Tao
• Iron Fan – San
• 3-Sectional Staff – San Chie Kuen
• 9-Sectional Steel Whip – Chou Chie San Pien

INTERNAL TRAINING

• Ta Mo's I Chin Ching – Muscle-Tendon Change Classic
• Hua To's Five Animal Frolics – Wu Hsing Ch'uan
• Yueh Fei's 18 Continuous Postures – Se Pa Kwan
• San He Chien – Three Measures Fist – Iron Monk Training

INTERNAL FIGHTING STYLES

• T'ai Chi Ch'uan – Grand Ultimate Fist
• Pa Kua Chang – 8 Changes of the Palms
• Hsing I Ch'uan – Mind/Form Fist
• Fu Chia Ch'uan – Buddha Family Fist