The follwing is a rough guide only. Each student will learn at a different rate depending on his/her initial skill level and dedication.

• Short term study (1weeks - 3 months)

Shaolin kung fu history and theory, basic punching and kicking with flexibilty training Shaolin fist forms, basic weapons such as the staff, whip, sword or broadsword as well as basic Chinese conversation.

• Medium term study (4 months – 6 months)

Shaolin kung fu history and theory, basic punching and kicking with flexibilty training and a more indepth study of Qi Gong and Tai Ji. Shaolin fist forms including paired practice and the option of learning an animal form, Chinese kick boxing with two person sparring and more advanced weapons such as spear, double spear, two-section staff, three-section staff, double sticks, double canes (tonfa) as well as Chinese conversation.

• Long term study (one year )

Shaolin kung fu history and theory, basic punching and kicking with flexibilty training and advanced Qi Gong methods and Tai Ji, Shaolin fist forms including advanced forms such as tiger, leopard, monkey, snake, crane, mantis, eagle and druken boxing. Advanced weapon paired practice and advanced weapon forms such as double broadsword, monkey staff, double hooks, druken sword, bull whip, southern staff, southern sword and double chain whip as well as Chinese language