Shaolin Kungfu
Forms, combat, Shaolin fundamentals — the school's core class
Authentic Shaolin Kung Fu
The school's core class, teaching traditional Shaolin kung fu in full — forms (套路), empty-hand combat, and physical conditioning. From the fundamentals through to advanced, suitable for every level.
Taught by Master Zhu, a 34th-generation Shaolin Temple disciple, who has passed on authentic Shaolin Temple kung fu for over 16 years in Thailand.
What you learn in 1 hour
Three segments — a complete workout for body and mind
Warm-Up & Fundamentals
Stretching + 9 fundamental drills to prepare the body and build a strong foundation
Real Self-Defense
Master Zhu demonstrates practical self-defense techniques, then students practice them
“Most of kung fu is finding the opponent's weak point — you don't need much force, just precision.”
— Master Zhu
Shaolin Forms (套路)
Practice forms suited to your level, from Wu Bu Quan up to Da Hong Quan
+ 3 more advanced forms
The 7 Shaolin Forms
Learned in order, from fundamentals to advanced
Wu Bu Quan
BeginnerWu Bu Quan
The first form everyone learns — the 5 basic stances, building a solid foundation
Lian Huan Quan
Beginner-Int.Linking Fist
A continuous form, training rhythm and the linking of movements
Tong Bei Quan
IntermediateThrough-the-Back Fist
Power from the back, whip-like strikes — flexible and explosive
Wu Xing Quan
IntermediateFive Animals Fist
Dragon, tiger, leopard, snake, crane — training five distinct qualities
Qi Xing Quan
Int.-AdvancedSeven Stars Fist
Every part of the body as a weapon — head, shoulder, elbow, hand, hip, knee, foot
Xiao Hong Quan
Int.-AdvancedSmall Hong Fist
Shaolin's first complete form — a test of all the fundamentals
Da Hong Quan
AdvancedBig Hong Fist
An advanced form synthesizing everything learned so far
Watch real forms from Master Zhu
4 of the 7 Shaolin forms taught in class
The 5 Basic Stances (五步)
The essential foundation of kung fu and wushu — training balance, strength, and agility
马步
Horse Stance
Horse Stance (Ma Bu)
Stand with feet wider than the shoulders, squatting until the thighs are parallel to the floor, back straight, as if sitting on a horse. Builds lower-body endurance and stability.
弓步
Bow Stance
Bow Stance (Gong Bu)
Front knee bent to 90 degrees, back leg straight, both feet flat on the floor. Used for attacking, defending, and delivering power.
仆步
Drop Stance
Drop Stance (Pu Bu)
Squat very low, sitting on one heel with the other leg extended straight to the side, foot pointing forward.
虚步
Empty Stance
Empty / Cat Stance (Xu Bu)
All body weight on the back leg, the front foot lightly touching the floor, ready to kick or move quickly.
歇步
Cross Stance
Cross / Rest Stance (Xie Bu)
Cross the legs while lowering into a seated position, weight on the front leg, back leg touching with the ball of the foot. Used to evade or change direction.
Watch the 5 basic stances from Master Zhu
Demonstrating horse, bow, drop, empty, and cross stances
Double Nunchucks (双节棍)
One of the 18 weapons that advanced students train
Who it's for
Schedule
1 hour per class · closed Mondays
Ready to start Shaolin kung fu?
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