Shaolin kung fu is a part of Shaolin Zen culture and is Shaolin Monks’ preferred method to practice Zen. Its purpose is to help one’s mind to concentrate on the movement of the body. In Shaolin Kung Fu Zen, the optimal goals are to cultivate the mind through meditation and to achieve harmony in breathing. Simple movements and stances are aimed at strengthening the muscles and tendons in order to promote strength and flexibility, speed and stamina, balance and coordination of the body; sparring exercises enhance self-defense skills; weapons and Shaolin’s routine formstrainings improve one’s physical coordination and increase self-confidence. Shaolin Kung Fu Zen achieves inner peace through Zen and physical fitness through martial art. If those are the qualities you are searching for in life, Shaolin Kung Fu Zen is your best choice.
In the journey of learning, finding a suitable mentor is always a difficult endeavor. Master Yan Yue, the founder of Shaolin Kung Fu Chan Academy, possesses great enthusiasm towards Shaolin Kungfu. He believes the unique qigong practice and traditional kung fu from Shaolin Temple can relieve modern day’s stressful and hectic lives. Through Shaolin Kung Fu Zen, everyone can find a balance between physical and mental harmonies in life. Since 2007, he had taught and trained his students in curriculums that are catered toward each individual’s needs. Each lesson plan is designed to provide a suitable learning environment and appropriate pace that encourage success. Therefore, choosing Shaolin Kung Fu Chan Academy means: 1) Training with a master whose life-long goal is to
promote Shaolin Kung Fu Zen 2) Regaining a healthy life 3) Exploring the true beauty of Zen and martial art developed through 1500 years of Shaolin Temple history.