Chinese Karate: New Orleans Shaolin-Do Kung Fu & Tai Chi

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Self-Defense
Shaolin-Do passes on ancient self-defense techniques that were developed at a time when survival required that every move be the ultimate in simplicity and efficiency. You'll learn to evade or break free from an attack, incapacitate your attacker and escape quickly and safely. This is important knowledge to have, but realistically how many fights are you getting in these days? There is an even better reason to study Shaolin-Do than just personal safety. A reason that lasts a lifetime. READ ON!
Health
Shaolin-Do leads to increased endurance, strength, flexibility, cardio-fitness and mental serenity. However, the reason our students stay with Shaolin-Do is because they LOVE Shaolin-Do. The only fitness you'll ever stick with is the one you have a passion for. (back to top)
Atmosphere
What you'll find at Shaolin-Do are very skilled and humble teachers working with students as equals. It's this open and respectful atmosphere that gives our students the chance to develop and carry a vast inner strength into every hour of their day.
Community
Shaolin-Do students support and inspire each other to reach personal goals. Perseverance and effort is rewarded with rank and respect from the Shaolin-Do community. You will enjoy new levels of personal power and self-esteem. No matter your gender, skill, age, fitness level or goals; you will fit in at Shaolin-Do.
Tradition
Shaolin-Do students get the chance to learn hundreds of traditional Chinese Kung Fu Empty Hand and Weapons forms. You might be saying "what are traditional forms?", but I guarantee that you will love learning these ancient pieces of human history, and you will see the immediate fighting application of the movements. Maybe this is the reason that 50% of our current students left another martial art school to come join Shaolin-Do. (back to top)
What is a Peak Experience?
A peak experience is a mental or physical breakthrough bordering on the mystical. This is the experience we try to reach and help others get to in each and every Shaolin-Do class. Peak experiences are the moments that shape our lives. Now we're getting really close to the secret of Shaolin-Do's incredible popularity.
E=MC2
The pieces of the Shaolin-Do experience; Self-Defense, Supportive Atmosphere, Close-knit Community, Health benefits and a near-mystical class experience are incredible and life-changing. Taken in combination they create an unbelievably powerful force of reinvention and motivation in your life. In fact, they create a life-style that wraps around you and infects every moment of your day with confidence, power and excitement. One of the most famous Psychologists of the 20th century agrees with us. (back to top)