Learn Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Chi Gong in-person at the USA Shaolin Temple in NYC
Shaolin Temple martial arts and Ch’an Buddhism are transformational. Anyone from any religion, background, or creed can practice the ways of the Shaolin Temple. The USA Shaolin Temple provides Kung Fu, Chi Gong, Tai Chi, and Ch’an Buddhism training. Open to all.
Everyone is welcome to join, regardless of whether you are new to martial arts or have been practicing for a long time. Come to find your physical, mental and spiritual harmony with this ancient art.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASS
Location: 102 Allen St, New York, NY 10002
The USA Shaolin Temple is a 503(c) nonprofit organization and ALL tuition goes toward the operation costs of the temple. Thank you for your support!
CLASS DESCRIPTION & ENROLLMENT
SHAOLIN KUNG FU L1 (Gong Fu) ~BEGINNER
Open to all levels. Students learn stretching, stances, kicks, jumps, movements, and empty-hand forms. All new Kung Fu members begin in Level 1, regardless of skill or previous experience. Classes begin with Shifu’s signature Shaolin stretch warm-up, followed by practice of Shaolin foundational basics, then form practice or review of basics. All are welcome.
TAIJI QUAN & QIGONG (TAI CHI & CHI KONG) ~ OPEN
Open to all levels. Learning the ancient art of Taiji Quan & Qi Gong. Stretch your body, cultivate your qi, and harmonize the mind. All are welcome.
ENROLLMENT & HOW TO SIGN UP
The temple offers monthly, 3-month or annual auto-pay memberships at a subsidized rate, or drop-in/ month-to-month (no commitment) memberships for training. [ ENROLL HERE ]
**Please ONLY choose this auto-payment if you can commit to the minimum duration. The auto-pay memberships are a subsidized for our patrons who choose to support the temple, a 501(3)c nonprofit organization. Our community outreach efforts include teaching martial arts to neurodiverse youth, underserved public school students, veterans and more. If you cannot commit, we offer drop-in per class and month-to-month no autopay memberships.
To DROP-IN for a class, please click the specific L1 / Taiji Qigong class you would like to attend and go through with the registration. Otherwise, select a membership option.
**L2 classes are only open for members who have tested out of the L1 curriculum.
If you would like to learn online, there are currently over 130+ lessons available on Patreon, or learn in person with private lessons.
HOW TO PREP FOR CLASS:
Please arrive 15 mins before class if it is your first time and make sure all of your waivers are signed. *Please note – you can only train with INDOOR USE shoes and must take your street shoes off once you enter the temple.