Shaolin Temple USA Culture Center -- Kung Fu

My son has been doing kungfu since he was 4.5yo. He LOVES everything about Shaolin Kungfu. Not like typical most martial art center which are more like ‘daycare’. This martial art is definitely something parent wants for their kids.

I practice and teach a different martial arts but I have been impressed on seeing the level of training, fun and discipline with which the training seems to be conducted. For anyone who is interested in Chinese martial arts this seems to be a fine school.

My son, age 7, has been attending Shaolin Temple since he was 5. The Shaolin Monks are exceptionally patient and kind to him while still enforcing the traditional discipline it takes to learn an art form such as kung fu. The pride and confidence that my son has each time he masters a new skill is so wonderful to see. We tried classes at several martial arts schools before deciding on Shaolin Temple USA. What we most appreciate about Shaolin Temple is the family-​like atmosphere, the cultural exposure, and that the belt tests are truly earned according to ability and dedication. They have also been understanding of the fact that my son splits time between his dad’s home and mine and worked with us on scheduling.
I highly recommend Shaolin Temple for children and adults of all ages and abilities!

I’ve been training here for almost year and love it. Initially, I was taking my son to the classes and just watching. Then after a few lessons, I got involved because it looked fun and was good exercise. The instructors are very good and patient. They are all in excellent physical and mental shape. They are professionally trained Shaolin monks from the temple. Unlike commercial schools, they do not push the belt tests to generate more revenue. They will tell you when you are ready.

Tired of the same old over commercialized Taekwondo and Karate? Make those places truly a thing of the past by taking a tax-​deductible trip to an ancient state of mind to learn Kung Fu. I know it sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. If you can stomach the initial fees of $ 150 (uniform + sign-​up fee) and make the commitment for a membership longer than 6 months then you can count your membership cost as a donation to the temple and the monks who work there. And, really, that’s exactly what you’re doing. You’re not only helping these fellas pay their bills, but you’re helping yourself both physically and mentally. Plus the weapon racks in there look really cool.
Once you’ve paid you get a crash course in Kung Fu. These monks aren’t shy about throwing you into the mix as soon as you start. That may feel overwhelming at first, but the one-​on-​one attention you receive really helps to counteract that feeling. However, keep in mind that just because they don’t ease you in doesn’t mean that they are going to rush you through their belt system. They will correct you every step of the way and if you start getting lazy in your stances these shaved-​head sifu won’t hesitate to let you know.
The day will usually start with warm-​ups and stretching, which usually means jogging around, doing basic kicks, ballet-​type stretches, normal stretches, push-​ups, and sit-​ups. Now that the blood is flowing you move into working on drills that test your technique so make sure you pay attention and don’t get lazy! You’ll finish the day off by cooling down and some more stretching.
If you’re feeling more adventurous there are also sparring classes. Or, for the less adventurous they have private lessons. In all the programs, at least from what I have heard, they teach you some basics about meditation and general wellness along with all that cool Kung Fu.