What is Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu fuses ancient Shaolin Temple wisdom with modern training:
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Build the Core: Master solid stances, fluid strikes, and dynamic kicks.
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Train the Whole Self: Each session interweaves strength work, meditation, and philosophy to align body, mind, and spirit.
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Choose Your Path: Advance from fundamentals into focused tracks—Mind (internal power), Body (athletic mastery), or Combat (practical self-defense).
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Live the Code: Progress in a supportive community that champions discipline, respect, and readiness for challenges both on and off the mat.
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Rich Heritage:
Originating over 1,500 years ago, in the Songshan Mountains of China’s Henan Province.
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Animal and Fist Styles:
Animal-Style Mastery
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Tiger – unleash raw strength and fearless power.
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Crane – refine balance, grace, and pinpoint accuracy.
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Snake – channel coiled speed and fluid flexibility.
Each style is more than a technique—it’s a philosophy and battle plan. You’ll weave these animal forms into classic fist sets and traditional weapon routines, building a complete Shaolin arsenal.
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Combat Techniques:
The art incorporates strikes, joint locks, grappling, and defensive maneuvers. Advanced practitioners learn dynamic acrobatics and weapons training, including staff, nunchaku, and rope dart techniques.
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Mental Discipline
At its core, Shaolin Kung Fu fosters discipline, respect, adaptability, and resilience. Meditation and mindfulness are integral, promoting inner peace and balance.
The Three Fold Path
Your Personal Shaolin Journey
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Shared Foundation: Everyone masters core stances, strikes, and forms.
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Three Paths to Mastery:
• Mind – meditative forms & internal power
• Body – athletic conditioning & mobility
• Combat – real-world self-defense & sparring -
Mix & Match: Sample every path, then dive deep into the one that fits you—mirroring Shaolin monks who specialize.
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Own Your Style: This flexible approach fuels creativity and lets you turn your strengths into a signature way of moving, thinking, and fighting.
About
3rd Degree Black Belt
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More than fifteen years of study; inducted into the United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame
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Trained worldwide: Judo in Albania, Aikido in Japan, and intensive Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi under a Shaolin warrior monk in China
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Holds Third Duanwei rank with the Chinese Wushu Association
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Certified kickboxing coach, personal trainer, yoga and corrective-exercise specialist, and black belt through the World Martial Arts Fighting Federation
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Why Train with Damien
He blends timeless Shaolin discipline with modern sports science to build strength, adaptability, and confidence. Classes welcome every level—whether you seek peak fitness, practical self-defense, or a journey of self-discovery.
Certifications
United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee
United States Martial Artist Association Indiana State Director
Member of ChunJiDo International
International Sports Science Association Certified in
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Kickboxing,
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Nutrition,
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Exercise Therapy,
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Corrective Exercise,
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Personal Training and Yoga. ​
Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi certified under 34-generation warrior monk. ​
World Martial Arts Fighting Federation Black Belt
Certified coach with USA Boxing Association
Certified with International Wushu Association
Kung Fu
$20 / Payable with plan
Classes
Monday 4pm:
All Ages Forms Practice
Thursday at 5pm:
Youth Kung Fu
Saturday at 10am:
Adult Kung Fu
