 SHAOLIN
KUNG FU
The
focus of our martial arts program is on fitness, self-defense,
and personal challenge and growth.
New
Orleans Shaolin-Do students practice self-defense techniques,
kung fu open hand forms, weapons, sparring, meditation, strength
training and aerobic conditioning. This dynamic approach allows
for rapid advancement in fighting skill, balance, dexterity
and endurance.
Before
attaining black belt the student will learn 21
long forms covering 7 different kung fu open hand systems
and 6 weapons as well as over 50 self-defense techniques practiced
against a partner using simulated street attacks. This provides
a rich background of techniques and styles to call upon.
 Your
First Class
You are welcome to schedule a free
trial class to see if our kung fu program is right for
you. We generally invite prospective students to attend a
Wednesday 6:30pm beginner class for their free trial. Arrive
a few minutes early to sign a waiver form and to meet your
instructor and fellow students. Wear something loose-fitting
and comfortable and bring a water bottle and small towel.
Remove all jewelry and shoes before starting class.
Class
will begin with a warm-up and follow with some kicking &
punching drills. The instructor will then work individually
with you to teach you three basic kung fu stances, three basic
kicks and the first three sparring techniques. Then you will
learn some self-defense techniques against common attacks.
Most classes will end with some sparring drills and freestyle
sparring - first night students will observe sparring to become
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Curriculum
 In
the Shaolin temple there were only four recognized levels;
student, disciple, master, and grandmaster. Our Great Grandmaster, Ie
Chang Ming, introduced the use of colored belts to divide
the material between student and disciple into five levels
(White, yellow, blue, green, and brown) One form from a new
animal and weapon system is taught at each level above white.
Keep in mind that for a student to pass into the next rank,
he/she must perform all the material for their present and
all previous levels.
 Black
belt degrees one through four are considered beginners, while
fifth degree is called associate master. Once a person reaches
sixth degree they are considered full masters. The rank of
ninth degree is considered a Grandmaster, but the position
of tenth degree is held by only one person; the highest of
the Grandmasters. While there can be many 9th degrees (there
were often ten in a temple), there can be only one 10th degree.
This person is given the awesome responsibility of assuring
the continuation of Shaolin in its purest form.
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