Shaolin Temple USA
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Mission Statement
Shaolin Temple USA was founded in 2007 as a nonprofit charitable organization, incorporated in California. Mission: Share the enjoyment, skills and health benefits of Shaolin Kung Fu culture with the American people of all ages and backgrounds, through classes, performances and collaborations.
About This Cause
Shaolin Temple USA offers Shaolin Kung Fu and Wellness Qigong (health exercise) classes to people of all ages from diverse backgrounds for fitness, self-defense, and harmony of body and mind. Shaolin Kung Fu is the martial art of the Shaolin Temple of China (established in 495 A.D.) Shaolin Kung Fu originated from Shaolin Temple, and contributed to the fame and popularity of Shaolin Temple. Program guiding principles: — Outlook of Shaolin Kung Fu: Vitality, energy, spirit — Motto of Shaolin culture: Compassion, wisdom, harmony, peace — Shaolin Warrior spirit: Courage, open-mindedness, quest for excellence Unique program features: — Program allows for experience/health oriented and/or achievement oriented participation: 1. People seeking enjoyment or health enhancement participate at their own pace in classic Shaolin wellness qigong exercises and/or Kung Fu classes. 2. Knowledge/skill-based Shaolin Kung Fu Black Belt program requires 18 levels of training, including skills in barehanded and traditional Shaolin weapons (staff, sword, spear, etc.), aerial techniques (tumbling & jump kicks), self-defense skills. — Family oriented: many families take classes and participate in events together. A special feature at the annual Shaolin Warriors Meet is the "Happy Kung Fu Family Cup" with scholarships to encourage bonding and active family lifestyle. Places of instruction: — Shaolin culture centers in San Francisco, Fremont and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area — Day care centers, preschool programs — Public & private schools — Stanford University - classes and annual performance — Libraries and community centers — Corporate fitness venues — Senior homes During the COVID-19 pandemic, classes and the annual Shaolin Warriors Meet were held online. In-person class schedule has now fully resumed. Shaolin Kung Fu Performances: — Annual parades: San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, Fremont 4th of July Parade, Washington, D.C. Chinese New Year Parade, etc. — Sports events, NBC Golden State Warriors Lunar New Year game halftime, Stanford University, UC Berkeley, University of San Francisco Basketball games halftime — Theaters, museums, schools, libraries, parks, community fairs, senior centers Annual Shaolin Temple USA events: — "Shaolin Warriors Meet"—Annual intramural Kung Fu competition among students from Shaolin Temple USA’s culture centers promoting the Shaolin warrior spirit of “Quest for Excellence” and “Unremitting Self-Improvement” and team work. For our students, the Shaolin Warriors Meet is an annual examination/assessment of their achievements in Shaolin Kung Fu studies. In Chinese terms, it is a meeting of Shaolin heros (outstanding practitioners of the Shaolin discipline and the Shaolin spirit). Shaolin Kung Fu Black Belt Graduation Examination and Rank Award: The rank of Shaolin Kung Fu Black Belt 1st Duan (degree) is awarded to candidates who have passed the following examination: 1. Performance of Barehanded and traditional weapon forms (routines) 2. Advanced Shaolin Basics 3. Self-defense techniques 4. Written Exam: • History of Shaolin Kung Fu • Theoretical Knowledge of Shaolin Kung Fu: Principles, characteristics, scientific basis of movements/skills/techniques • Application of techniques Student profile: — Preschool children — Elementary, middle and high school students, college students — High tech, medical, legal and business professionals, university faculty, business owners — Martial arts instructors — Current and retired employees of diverse industries — Senior Citizens — Families — Persons with disabilities Instructors: All received training in China specializing in Shaolin Kung Fu at Shaolin Temple, sports universities and Shaolin Kung Fu institutions. Master Yanran: Founder, Executive Director, Head Coach Video: “Growing up Shaolin” featuring students and families https://www.shaolinusa.us/Shaolin_Temple_USA-Growing_Up_Shaolin_2022.mp4