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What is Kung Fu ? |
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The Shaolin School opened its doors in Rancho Santa Margarita, California, in 1989 and has been providing high quality, traditional, martial arts instruction to the community ever since. The Shaolin School specializes in Eagle Claw Kung Fu, Yang and Wu style Tai Chi Chuan. Classes are offered for men, women and children. The Shaolin School participates in community fund raising activities, and provides demonstrations for youth groups, local schools, and churches. |
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We are sincere in our efforts to provide you with the program, instruction, and knowledge that will allow you to realize your full potential for growth and personal achievement. Each person will develop skills that they can apply to everyday life. Personal instruction is given because everyone's body is different and the progress they make varies. You will learn at a rate consistent with your ability and level of fitness. |
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We are a serious martial arts school concerned with results. We are looking for motivated students who are interested in improving themselves both physically and mentally. At the Shaolin School, the competition is with yourself, not with others. We are not concerned with whether you are better or worse than someone else. Our main goal is that each day, when you leave, you are a little better than when you came in. Kung Fu is an effective means of self-defense, and at higher levels, is also a tremendous discipline for overall self-development. |
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About Us |
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A great place for developing: · Self Esteem! · Courage and Confidence · Self Defense Skills · Flexibility · Strength and Conditioning · Relaxation and Stress Relief |
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Welcome to the Shaolin School
“The community's most respected martial arts organization!”
Established 1989 |
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Tuition The Shaolin School is open six days a week and offers flexible rates and training schedules, making it easy for you to study and progress through the curriculum.
Group Lessons: Group classes are approximately one hour to one and a half hours long for adults and forty-five minutes for children and feature the full embodiment of martial art instruction. Classes include warm up and stretching exercises, cardiovascular workouts incorporating basics from the curriculum of each level, and personalized instruction so you can progress at your own pace. Group programs can be customized for one group class a week to unlimited group classes per week to coordinate with your personal schedule. Private Lessons: Private lessons are designed for students seeking more personalized training. A student may progress at an accelerated rate. Private lessons are a minimum one-half hour long and are scheduled as needed by appointment, mornings, afternoons or evening at your convenience. Special Discounts: are available on Family Plans, Long Term Study and Advanced Training Programs. Your instructor will be happy to discuss these programs with you. |
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Call or email the Shaolin School today for your copy of the weekly class schedule. |
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Shaolin School California: 949-858-1784 |
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Shaolin School Montana: 406-381-2265 |
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* Shaolin School concise training manual. |
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Kung-Fu is Self Defense Skills Kung Fu is one of the most effective and efficient ways to protect yourself and your family. Proof of it, is Kung Fu's preservation and continued teaching into modern times from war-torn ancient China. Today, it is still taught in the military and to law enforcement officials. You learn to be more aware of your surroundings and use your entire body as a weapon to strike vital areas of an attacker. This becomes a distinct surprise advantage over an attacker looking for a victim. Techniques focus on outmaneuvering, controlling, and immobilizing the opponent with the principles of "yin and yang" avoiding the use of power versus power. This enables someone to protect themselves regardless of size or strength. |
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Kung-Fu is Protection and Confidence Men and women, old and young, have all found Kung Fu to be a practical solution to the dangers of increasing crime and violence. Today, your safety is your personal responsibility. Kung Fu training is a sensible precaution against the hazards of today's society. When learned and executed properly, the skills are always at your side and ready when you need it. Enroll now, so you can experience the safety and confidence that comes with being able to protect yourself and those you care for. |
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Kung-Fu Conditions and Develops Power Kung Fu training utilizes virtually every muscle in your body. You increase your strength, learn to channel your internal power, sharpen reflexes, and improve your concentration while gaining valuable self-defense skills. |
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Kung-Fu is Aerobic Kung Fu is a form of aerobic exercise. Aerobics strengthens your heart and cardiovascular system giving you increased energy and stamina, greater resistance to illness, and an overall feeling and appearance of improved health and fitness. |
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Kung-Fu Develops Flexibility and Coordination Your training will cover stretching exercises, diverse movement, proper alignment, balance, and stress control of the entire body. You will stretch and work muscles and joints which you seldom use. Our program utilizes techniques designed to develop coordination and to improve and maintain a flexible, limber body. |
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To live long in good health is without exception the universal desire of man everywhere. People however cannot live fully without exercise. |
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What is Tai Chi ? |
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Elderly people in particular are limited to the type of exercise that they can safely engage in. One form of therapeutic exercise originating in China, is Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient slow motion exercise that will allow you to harmonize your blood circulation with your breathing, while coordinating the movements of your hands, feet and head. Tai Chi is unique as it does not require great strength nor does it involve strenuous physical exertion.
Unlike other forms of exercise, Tai Chi can be performed by anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. This is because it is effortless to perform. Slow, even, rhythmical movements are its distinctive features. Its practice won't raise a sweat or even make you breathe heavily. In fact Tai Chi has a tendency to slow down the breathing rate. The use of force, haste and speed are taboo. Scientific evidence suggests that there are three basic therapeutic principles behind the effectiveness of Tai Chi. These are the restoration of vitality, the storage of physical energy, and the massaging action of the visceral organs. The later is achieved through natural breathing which causes the diaphragm to move up and down, thus exercising the internal organs.
Tai Chi practice provides physical therapy which Western science has just now begun to explore and appreciate. You will achieve better health through a balanced development of the limbs. Your breathing will become smooth and your muscles relaxed. You will increase the flexibility of your joints, and develop a better outlook on life because you will feel healthier and maintain a high spirit. |
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What does it mean to practice as if chasing after a running ant?
You have heard it several times during your practice of Tai Chi. Think about it. A running ant moves with at continuous almost hypnotic pace with no deviation in steadiness or intent. One step is rhythmically connected to the next at a slow and even pace. All body parts are coordinated with the movement of the central core. As you practice your Tai Chi, slightly close your eyes and pretend you are following a running ant. Your mind should focus inward towards your breath. Your body will feel light, warm and grounded. Your posture will become erect and your balanced improved. Feel the control and remember how you got there. Maintain this state of mind throughout your day’s activities and feel the internal reward that it brings on. |
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Chasing after the Running Ant |
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Demonstrations |
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Seminars and Workshops |
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Demonstrations, Workshops and Lion Dance Performance |
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The Lion Dance |