Learn Shaolin from the beginning β the right way
Real Shaolin, taught in the right order, from anywhere in the world: a structured 6-week beginner class in Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi Gong and Chan. Your first weeks build the correct foundation instead of habits you'll spend years undoing.
Henan Province, China
The place where the tradition began
High on Mount Song, above the Shaolin Temple, sits the Cave of Damo. Bodhidharma is said to have meditated here for nine years, facing the stone wall in silence. Out of that stillness came Chan Buddhism, and out of Chan came the moving practice the world now knows as Shaolin Kung Fu. This mountainside is the ancestral home of both.
What a real beginning is built on
Shaolin is more than kicks and forms. This class builds step by step, from meditation and Qi Gong to movement and forms, the way it's actually taught inside the tradition.
History & Philosophy
Where Shaolin comes from, and why it's practised this way.
Qi Gong & Breath
The breath and energy work that powers everything else.
Chan
Mind, stillness and the discipline that holds it together.
Movement & Structure
Stances, alignment and the mechanics of correct form.
Daily Practice
A repeatable routine you keep long after week six.
Six weeks, in the right order
All six weeks are complete and available the moment you enrol. Move at your own pace. Lifetime access means it's always there when you are.
10-Minute Warm Up + Meditation
Open the body and settle the mind, your daily entry point.
Foundations of Shaolin
History, philosophy and the principles the practice rests on.
Xi Sui Jing + Eight Brocades
Classic Qi Gong sets for breath, energy and structure.
Chan + 20-Minute Workout
Mind training meets a longer, repeatable body session.
Stances + Thirteen Fists
The structural core of Shaolin movement, done correctly.
40-Minute Daily Practice
It all comes together into a complete routine for life.
Most people start Shaolin the wrong way
- β Random videos with no order, so you finish more confused than you started.
- β Copying advanced forms before the body is ready, building habits that take years to undo.
- β No teacher, no lineage, no way to know if it's even real Shaolin.
- β Motivation for a week, then nothing, because there's no structure to return to.
- β Travelling to China feels impossible right now, so you keep putting it off.
"The foundation decides the ceiling. Build it correctly, and everything after comes faster."
A principle every traditional Shaolin school trains byWhat you get the moment you enrol
The complete program, not a teaser. Yours for life.
Shi Heng Chuang
ιζε Β· 35th Generation Shaolin DiscipleShi Heng Chuang is British Chinese, with roots in Henan Province β the birthplace of Shaolin. With over a decade of training and eight years spent living in Shanghai, he went on to spend nearly three years in monastic practice under Venerable Shi Yan Fan at the Shaolin Temple in Los Angeles, making regular trips back to China throughout. He carries the lineage directly.
A global ambassador for the Shaolin Temple, prestige kung fu schools, and authentic masters worldwide, he built this class to give beginners the one thing almost no one receives at the start: the right understanding, in the right order, from your very first lesson. The foundation you build here is one you can keep training on for the rest of your life.
Where real practice begins
"I'd watched Shaolin videos for years and never actually started. The week-by-week structure finally got me training every single day."
"The breath and Qi Gong section alone was worth it. I finally understand what I'm doing instead of just copying shapes."
"Calm, clear and authentic. It feels like being taught properly. Heng Chuang has a calm, easy teaching style to follow, and the daily templates fit around my work."
Students training in dozens of countries. Join a worldwide Shaolin community from day one.
Yours for life, from day one
The complete program β every lesson, audio track, workbook and module β is yours with lifetime access. Start today, come back whenever you're ready. No equipment needed, and no experience required to begin.
Build the foundation now
The full six week class is complete and waiting for you. One payment, every lesson, yours for life.
Questions, answered
Can I learn Shaolin Kung Fu at home?
Yes. This is a complete online course you follow from home at your own pace, with guided video lessons, Qi Gong and meditation audio, and daily training templates. You get the structure, demonstrations and correct order that scattered free videos can't give you. All you need is a little space to move.
I'm a complete beginner. Is this for me?
Yes. It's built specifically for beginners. No experience, flexibility or equipment is required. You start with a gentle 10-minute warm-up and meditation, then progress step by step.
Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?
No. You begin exactly where you are. Shaolin training builds strength, flexibility and stamina over time, and the daily 10, 20 and 40-minute templates let you start light and build at your own pace.
Am I too old to start Shaolin Kung Fu?
It's never too late. Adults of every age begin Shaolin and Qi Gong for strength, mobility, focus and calm. Because you train at your own pace, you set the intensity that's right for your body.
How much time do I need each day?
As little as 10 minutes. You get 10, 20 and 40-minute daily templates, so you can train around your schedule and still keep a consistent practice.
Is this authentic Shaolin?
Yes. It's taught by Shi Heng Chuang, a 35th Generation Shaolin Disciple with roots in Henan Province β the birthplace of Shaolin. He spent nearly three years in monastic practice at the Shaolin Temple and is a global ambassador for the tradition. This is real lineage, not fitness content dressed up in Shaolin language.
What does the class cost, and is it a subscription?
The Shaolin Foundations is $149 as a single one time payment. There is no subscription and no recurring fee. That price covers the complete six week class, every audio track and workbook, and lifetime access to it all.
How long do I have access?
Lifetime. You keep the complete program: every lesson, audio track and workbook, for as long as you practise.
Do I need to be in China or travel anywhere?
No. The entire class is online and trains from home. When you're ready to go further in person, Shaolin Worldwide runs immersive retreats too.
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