This course is suitable for anyone who wants to build physical prowess and learn self-defence. Great for adults and children! Your study plan is designed to gradually build up your foundation which includes flexibility, core strength, athleticism stance training, and basic self-defence techniques. You'll start with the foundation taolu form called Five Stance Fist Form [五步拳 - Wǔbùquán]. As you progress you will learn more advanced application techniques as well as taolu hand forms, and eventually staff weaponry.

This course is recommended for adults from 18+ years, and especially suitable for the elderly. The sooner you learn qigong, the greater your energy potential!! Your study plan begins with developing your qigong foundation which includes techniques for breathing, awareness, and relaxing. You'll also lightly work on your flexibility and start with a foundation qigong form called the Eight Brocades [八段錦 - Bāduànjǐn]. In time, you'll learn more qigong forms and understand how each one benefits you.

Shaolin Tai Chi (also known as Shaolin Gentle Fist Kung Fu) will enrich your spirit and promote vitality through breath and martial movement. Its soft and flowy movements are similar to many other forms of Tai Chi. The human body is designed to move and this class will enhance your blood and energy circulation. This is one of the greatest secrets in martial arts - Shaolin's Gentle Fist has been around for over 500 years. The forms are easy to learn but difficult to master. Each movement and exercise technique has a martial self-defence application. Your study plan begins with establishing your foundation for gentle and smooth movements, flexibility training, light stances, and relatively easy to do core workouts. You'll begin with a form called Eight Stance Gentle Fist Form [八步柔拳 - Bābùróuquán] and eventually progress to a super advanced form called Gentle Fist Form [柔拳 - Róuquán].

The Start subscription for this course is PRACTICALLY FREE (we have a $1 charge to prevent bots). This is our tribute to our Shaolin heritage and an encouragement for people to practice Chan [禅 - Chán]. We encourage everyone to try it! Your study plan begins with learning the 7 Step Sitting Meditation form and practicing in shorter sessions. Your study plan includes learning about common pitfalls, trying different meditation postures, understanding your progress and goals, and developing the fortitude for longer meditation sessions.