Build The Shaolin Foundation Most Martial Artists Never Develop
The only Shaolin kung fu online course built around all 100 foundational movements, sequenced to develop the strength, flexibility, mobility and body mechanics that make every technique easier to learn, every kick higher, and every form more powerful.
foundational movements. The complete Shaolin system
followers and students worldwide
years of lineage training behind every movement
faster progress on all future Shaolin training
Why Most Martial Artists Plateau
Most practitioners spend years learning forms, kicks and techniques before building the foundation those skills require. Without it, every new movement is a struggle, and every plateau feels like a ceiling you can't break through.
- βPoor flexibility limits kick height and stance depth
- βWeak stances collapse under real pressure
- βSlow progress despite years of training
- βRecurring joint and muscle injuries
- βFrustration from feeling stuck
- βNo clear path forward
"100 Foundational Movements develops the exact mobility, strength, coordination and body mechanics that Shaolin training is built upon. It is the foundation that every other skill rests on."
This is not a collection of drills. It is a complete, progressive system, the same one used inside traditional Shaolin schools, and it prepares your body for every technique you will ever learn.
After This Course You'll Be Able To
Not just practise Shaolin. Feel the difference in your body every time you train.
Hold deeper stances with less effort
Hips, knees and ankles trained to support real Shaolin structure, not just temporarily forced into position.
Kick higher with greater control
Leg strength and hip flexibility developed progressively, so your kicks have both height and precision.
Improve flexibility safely
The correct joint-by-joint sequencing that reduces injury risk and produces lasting, functional flexibility.
Move faster and more fluidly
Coordination, body awareness and explosive power trained together. The hallmarks of a real Shaolin practitioner.
Build real Shaolin body mechanics
The structural patterns that make Shaolin techniques generate actual power, not just look correct from the outside.
Learn advanced techniques much faster
When your foundation is solid, every new form, weapon set or aerial technique takes a fraction of the time to learn.
Train with traditional Shaolin progression
The same sequencing used inside authentic Shaolin schools, not YouTube clips in random order.
Become a real practitioner
This is the difference between someone who does martial arts and someone who actually trains Shaolin. This course builds the latter.
This Course Is For You Ifβ¦
Whether you're day one or year five, this is the work that changes everything.
You're new to Shaolin and want the correct foundation from the startNot bad habits you'll spend years undoing
You've been training for years but feel stuck or plateauedThe missing piece is almost always the foundation
Your flexibility is limiting your kicks, stances or formsThis course systematically rebuilds it from the joints up
You want authentic instruction from a real 34th Generation Shaolin masterNot fitness content dressed in Shaolin language
You want a structured system instead of random YouTube videos100 movements. One progression. Nothing missing.
You want to build skills that last for decadesReal foundations compound. Every year of training builds on this.
"I learned kung fu in the Shaolin Temple. I started from the very beginning, the same movements that are in this course. There are no shortcuts. But there is a path. This is the path."
Watch Shifu in Action
This is the level of skill you're learning from. Drunken Staff, one of the most demanding weapon forms in the Shaolin system, performed by Shifu Shi Yan Jin.
The 100 Foundational Movements course is built on the same depth of knowledge, broken down step by step, so you can actually develop it yourself.
Enrol Now Β· $249Why Shifu Shi Yan Jin Created This Course
After 30+ years of Shaolin practice and more than two decades of teaching students worldwide, Shifu Shi Yan Jin noticed the same problem, again and again.
Students were training the wrong things first. They were jumping into forms and advanced techniques without ever building the body that those techniques demand. The result: years of effort with little real progress, injuries that shouldn't happen, and frustration that leads most people to quit.
These 100 movements were not chosen at random. Over decades of teaching, Shifu Shi Yan Jin identified the exact movements, in the exact sequence, that prepare an adult body for genuine Shaolin training. Joints first. Then conditioning. Then flexibility. Then leg power. Then stances and strikes. Then, finally, aerial techniques and throws.
That sequence is the course. Nothing is missing. Nothing is in the wrong order. And for the first time, it is available to practitioners anywhere in the world.
Six Categories. 100 Movements. One Foundation.
Carefully sequenced from easiest to most demanding, the way it is actually taught inside the Shaolin tradition. Each category builds directly on the last.
Joint Activation
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Wrists, knees, hips, spine, chest, shoulders and neck, opened in the correct order before any hard training. This is how Shaolin athletes train injury-free for decades.
Conditioning & Explosive Power
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Horse Stance jumps, Tuck jumps, High Knees, Vertical Jumps. Functional strength and explosive capacity that powers every technique you will ever learn.
Flexibility & Coordination
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Side splits, front splits, pike stretches, back bends and coordination drills. The flexibility work that unlocks head-height kicks and deep stances most practitioners never achieve.
Leg Techniques
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Front kicks, side kicks, back kicks, inside and outside crescent kicks, hook kicks and whip kicks. The full Shaolin kicking arsenal with correct mechanics and power generation.
Stances, Strikes & Footwork
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Horse, Bow, Empty and Drop Stance, held, drilled and strengthened. Combined with close-range hand techniques and rooted footwork that transfers to every form you will learn.
Aerial Techniques & Throws
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Jump kicks, 360Β° spinning kicks, aerial lotus kicks, sweeps and takedowns. The advanced movements approached only after the correct foundation is fully in place.
Look Inside All 13 Training Sections
The six categories are taught across 13 filmed sections, 100 individual lessons and over 2 hours 13 minutes of studio instruction. Every lesson carries English subtitles that can be translated into 100+ languages with one tap. Open any section to see exactly what you will learn.
01Joint Mobilityε ³θη΅ζ΄»εΊ¦Movements 1β99 min
Studio HD lesson
Nine movements that open every joint in the body, practised in sequence before any training session.
- Hand, Foot & Wrist Exercise
- Knee Joint Exercise
- Hip Joint Exercise
- Waist Exercise
- Chest Expansion
- Shoulder Rotation
- Up-and-Down Shoulder Stretch
- Left-and-Right Shoulder Swing
- Neck Joint Exercise
02Warm-up & Foundational StrengthηθΊ«δΈεΊη‘ειMovements 10β166 min
Studio HD lesson
Seven movements that build cardiovascular readiness and foundational leg strength.
- Squats
- Horse-Stance Jumps
- Tuck Jumps
- Jumping Jacks
- Under-Leg Clap
- High Knees
- Vertical Jumps
03Agility & Coordinationη΅ζ΄»δΈεθ°Movements 17β2911 min
Studio HD lesson
Thirteen movements that train the body to move fluidly across space. Flowing and travelling, not stationary.
- Knee-Lift Punch
- Knee-Lift Shoulder Swing
- Cross Step
- Gallop Step
- Front-and-Back Hip-Turn Jump
- Single-Leg Hop
- Duck Walk
- Frog Jumps
- Squat Vertical Jump
- Back-Arch Jump
- Turning Jump
- Single Knee-Tuck Jump
- Rotation Jump
04Flexibility & Stretchingζι§ζδΌΈMovements 30β4314 min
Studio HD lesson
Fourteen stretching methods designed for adult bodies. Suppleness earned gradually stays.
- Wrist Press
- Up-and-Down Tendon Stretch
- Forward & Reverse Arm Circles
- Instep Press
- Achilles Tendon Stretch
- Front Leg Press
- Horse-Stance Leg Press
- Bow-Stance Leg Press
- Crouch-Stance Leg Press
- Single Knee Tuck
- Seated Cross-Leg
- Waist Circles
- Shoulder Press
- Back Leg Lift
05Leg Skillsθ ΏεMovements 44β5319 min
Studio HD lesson
Ten fundamental kicking methods, the basis of all advanced leg work. Precision before power.
- Toe-Touch Kick
- Snap Kick
- Front Stretch Kick
- Inside Crescent Kick
- Outside Crescent Kick
- Side Kick
- Back Swing Kick
- Millstone Sweep Kick
- Back Sweep Kick
- Front Sweep Kick
06Stance Trainingζ‘©εMovements 54β598 min
Studio HD lesson
Six standing meditations, practised with stillness rather than repetition. The body holds, the mind settles.
- Hunyuan Post (Primordial Stance)
- Horse-Stance Post
- Bow-Stance Post
- Crouch-Stance Post
- Empty-Stance Post
- Kneeling-Stance Post
07Ding Gong Β· InversionsιΌεMovements 60β613 min
Studio HD lesson
Two inversion methods that build the foundation for all advanced balance and aerial work.
- Headstand
- Handstand
08Gaze & Eye TrainingηΌη₯η»δΉ Movements 62β632 min
Studio HD lesson
Two exercises for sharpening visual focus and peripheral awareness. Often overlooked. Never wasted.
- Near-Far Focus Switching
- Palm-Flip Head Turn
09Short StrikesηζMovements 64β7217 min
Studio HD lesson
Nine close-range striking and stepping combinations. The body learns to move as one unit.
- Horse-to-Bow Stance Punch
- Bow-to-Crouch Stance Knife-Hand
- Horse-to-Bow Stance Diagonal Step
- Cross Snap Kick
- Short-Range Snap Kick
- Left-and-Right Empty Step
- Left-and-Right Rest Step
- Left-and-Right Seated Coil
- Crouch-Stance Piercing Palm
10Coordination Trainingεθ°η»δΉ Movements 73β743 min
Studio HD lesson
Two whole-body coordination movements requiring the limbs, waist and gaze to work as one.
- Black Dragon Coiling Strike
- Waist Flip
11Balance TrainingεΉ³θ‘‘η»δΉ Movements 75β773 min
Studio HD lesson
Three static balance holds. A still body reveals everything. A still mind makes balance possible.
- Knee-Lift Upright Balance
- Cross-Legged Half-Squat Balance
- Reclining-Fish Balance
12Aerial & Advanced Airborneθ Ύη©ΊιΎεΊ¦ε¨δ½Movements 78β9428 min
Studio HD lesson
Seventeen advanced movements. Each builds on the last. Worked through in strict order, never skipped ahead.
- Forward Roll
- Dive Roll
- Kip-Up
- Black Dragon Coils the Pillar
- Headspring
- Cartwheel
- Aerial Cartwheel
- Double Knee-Tuck Jump
- Double Kick
- Flying Kick
- Double Flying Kick
- Aerial Lotus Kick
- Aerial Lotus Kick 360
- Whirlwind Kick
- Whirlwind Kick 360
- Butterfly (Xuanzi)
- Butterfly Twist 360
13Break-Fall Methodsζζ³Movements 95β1009 min
Studio HD lesson
Six falling methods. Learning to fall correctly is not a concession to failure. It is a mark of mastery.
- Side Fall
- Forward Fall
- Back-Cushion Fall
- Roll-and-Forward Plunge
- Back-Swing Fall
- Whirlwind Kick Fall
The Student Reference Workbook
Every student receives the official 100 Foundational Movements workbook, a beautifully designed PDF that maps all 100 movements to their exact moment in the course. Open it on any device, tap a movement, and the lesson starts playing right where that movement is taught.
- βEvery movement linked with a tappable timestamp, straight to the exact lesson
- βAll 100 movements with their Chinese names and pΔ«nyΔ«n pronunciation
- βRep targets and hold times for every movement that needs them
- βA notes column to track your reps and progress, section by section
- βYours to keep, on every device, forever
100 Foundational Movements vs. Random YouTube Videos
There is a difference between practising movements and building a foundation. One produces results. The other produces frustration.
| Random YouTube Videos | 100 Foundational Movements | |
|---|---|---|
| Progression | β Random, no logical order | β 100 movements in the exact teaching sequence |
| Instructor | β Unknown background, unverified lineage | β 34th Generation Shaolin Disciple, 8th Duan |
| Corrections | β None. You won't know you're doing it wrong | β Every movement includes common mistakes and fixes |
| Complete system | β Gaps everywhere, missing entire categories | β Six complete categories, nothing missing |
| Production quality | β Variable, often poor audio and camera work | β Studio HD video, professional HQ audio |
| Structured learning | β No structure, no path, no plan | β Clear progression from day one to advanced |
| Long-term development | β Builds bad habits that limit your ceiling | β Builds the foundation that compounds for decades |
Every Movement is Chosen for a Reason
Shifu Shi Yan Jin selected these 100 from 30+ years of practice. Nothing random. Every movement connects to the next.
Gaze & Eye Training
Overlooked by almost every course. The Shaolin tradition trains where and how you look before training what you do.
Five Core Stances
Horse, Bow, Empty, Drop and Cross Stance, held, drilled and strengthened so forms feel natural instead of forced.
Full Kicking Arsenal
Front, side, back, inside crescent, outside crescent, hook and whip, all with correct power mechanics.
Throws & Takedowns
Shaolin is a complete system. Sweep, trip and throw mechanics are part of the foundation, not an optional extra.
Aerial Techniques
Jump front kick, 360 heel kick, aerial lotus kick and more. Introduced progressively, only after prerequisites are solid.
Error Corrections
Common mistakes explained for each movement. You'll know exactly what goes wrong and how to fix it before it becomes a habit.
Thousands of Students. One Foundation.
From complete beginners to experienced practitioners, this is what happens when you train the right things in the right order.
"I've been training martial arts for 6 years and this was the first time someone actually explained why I was doing each movement. My kicks improved more in two weeks than they had in the past year."
"The error corrections alone are worth the price. I didn't realise how many habits I'd built up over the years that were holding me back. Everything clicked after the stances section."
"I can finally do a proper side split after years of trying. The flexibility sequence is unlike anything I've seen. It's logical, not just 'stretch and hold.' The production quality alone puts it above anything else online."
Taught by Shifu Shi Yan Jin
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With 30 years of intense Shaolin training and over 20 years of teaching experience, Shifu Shi Yan Jin is one of the most credentialed living Shaolin masters teaching online today, recognised internationally for his precision, discipline and deep commitment to preserving authentic Shaolin culture.
He is the creator of the 100 Foundational Movements, and the reason every movement in it was chosen with care.
- Shaolin Kung Fu Intangible Heritage Inheritor
- National First-Class Wushu Coach
- National-Level Wushu Judge
- Chinese Wushu 7th Duan
- Shaolin Kung Fu 8th Duan
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100 movements. 30 years of lineage behind each one. The foundation that makes everything else faster, safer and more powerful, taught by one of the most credentialed Shaolin masters alive.
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Questions Answered
Do I need to be an experienced martial artist?
No. The course is designed for adults of any level. The first category covers joint warm-up and gentle mobility, appropriate for a complete beginner. Difficulty increases progressively through six categories, so you advance at your own pace without skipping steps.
I already train Kung Fu. Is this useful for me?
Especially for you. Most experienced practitioners discover movements and mechanics they were either performing incorrectly or skipping entirely. The error corrections section is particularly valuable for anyone with ingrained habits. Many students report breakthroughs after years of plateauing.
How is this different from YouTube?
Sequencing. YouTube gives you individual movements with no logical connection. This course covers all 100 in the exact order they build on each other: joint work before conditioning, conditioning before kicks, kicks before aerial techniques. That sequence is what produces real results instead of random drilling.
How much time do I need per session?
As little as 20β30 minutes per movement category. There is no minimum. Move through the material at whatever pace fits your schedule. Lifetime access means there is no rush, no pressure and no expiry date.
Are the lessons in English?
Yes. The course is taught by Shifu Shi Yan Jin in Chinese with complete English subtitles on every lesson. Every instruction, correction and coaching point is fully translated. Because the subtitles are professionally written, you can also translate them into more than 100 languages with one tap and follow the entire course in your native language.
What if I can't do the harder movements yet?
Expected and normal. The advanced categories (aerials, throws) are there to work towards progressively, not complete on day one. Shifu Shi Yan Jin addresses this directly in the course and explains the exact prerequisites for each movement. The point is to have the full, correct progression in one place.
How do I get access after purchasing?
Immediately. Once your payment is confirmed you receive access to the full course, all 100 movements, all six categories. You also receive the Student Reference Workbook, a linked PDF that maps every movement to its exact moment in the course so you always know where you are in your practice. You can start your first lesson within minutes of enrolling.