Shaolin Method
Shaolin Method
What is Shaolin Kung Fu?
Shaolin Training; Also known as Shaolin Quan or Shaolin Fist, is one of the oldest forms of Chinese martial arts, originating in the Buddhist Shaolin Temple in Henan Province.
Dating back over 1500 years, Shaolin Kung Fu developed, amongst other reasons, so the monks could protect themselves and the monastery from harm. They became famous for their fearlessness, discipline and seemingly superhuman abilities.
Styles of Shaolin Training
The styles of Shaolin Kung Fu are largely external (though some internal as well)Â with many explosive and acrobatic qualities. Their training includes:
   Basics– For stamina, flexibility, balance, strength and coordination. Exercises such as kicks, punches and stances are practiced repeatedly.
Styles of Shaolin Training
The styles of Shaolin Kung Fu are largely external (though some internal as well)Â with many explosive and acrobatic qualities. Their training includes:
   Basics– For stamina, flexibility, balance, strength and coordination. Exercises such as kicks, punches and stances are practiced repeatedly.
Combat Skills
Various routines involving combat forms (taolu), and their empty-handed and weapons methods.
Power Skills
Involving internal and external power and energy. There are 72 secret skills belonging to Shaolin Kungfu, these include 36 hard exercises and 36 soft exercises, known as hard and soft Qi Gong styles. For example, some hard QiGong skills include ‘iron head’ and two finger push ups. Soft Qi Gong involves static meditation and dynamic forms like ‘Ba Duan Jin’ (8 Step form).
To this day Shaolin Kung Fu is still practiced within the Temple but its fame has seen its students and followers spread into schools throughout China and the rest of the world. Modern times have also seen its incorporation into the popular martial arts sport often called sport Wushu.
 For many martial artists these Wushu competitions provide the best opportunity for them to test their skill and expand their knowledge of what is possible
Power Skills
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Involving internal and external power and energy. There are 72 secret skills belonging to Shaolin Kungfu, these include 36 hard exercises and 36 soft exercises, known as hard and soft Qi Gong styles. For example, some hard QiGong skills include ‘iron head’ and two finger push ups. Soft Qi Gong involves static meditation and dynamic forms like ‘Ba Duan Jin’ (8 Step form).
To this day Shaolin Kung Fu is still practiced within the Temple but its fame has seen its students and followers spread into schools throughout China and the rest of the world. Modern times have also seen its incorporation into the popular martial arts sport often called sport Wushu.
 For many martial artists these Wushu competitions provide the best opportunity for them to test their skill and expand their knowledge of what is possible
