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SHAOLIN
KUNG FU

Traditionelle Chinesische Kampfkünste bie Chin Woo

From Buddhism, meditation and breathing techniques to the basis of all Asian martial arts known today.

Shaolin Tempel mit dem traditionellen Shaolin Kung Fu.
少 林 功 夫

Shaolin Martial Arts Temple with Traditional Kung Fu

The classic and oldest practice of Shaolin Master is animal imitation. The observation and imitation of animals taught the monks the basis of their art. Man, weaker than the animal, has always had to use his higher intelligence to survive. From a wide variety of animals, the monks learned basic fighting and defensive positions. But instead of merely copying the movements superficially, the masters adopted the basic principle. The main focus was always on the defensive positions, never on the attacking positions.

Grand Master as Abbot of the Shaolin Temple

For 1500 years, these basic exercises of the monastery brought boxing in China the key position in the development of martial arts. Calm and speed, observation and reaction, steady movement and lightning-like attack are the basis of all hard and soft martial arts known today. From the initial classical boxing exercises of the Kung Fu monks, martial arts with various weapons developed.
 
With stick, spear, sword, trident and whip - a total of 18 classic weapon types. Over the years, the monks developed more and more, ever newer and better weapons, the mastery of which in the highest perfection is one of the training goals of the decades of training in the monastery.
 
This Martial art System knows neither grades nor exams, only a thirst for knowledge and the desire to impart knowledge. Those who have found their master and have been selected by him from the multitude of applicants according to character criteria follow him until his death. Day and night, 24 hours a day. He learns and learns about religion and history, about the harmony between body and mind, about the mastery of matter and about the basic principles of life and nature.

Shaolin Chan Temple - Founding place of Zen. Buddhism

Chan Temple is a temple in Henan Province, China. It is one of the most famous temples in the world, as it is known for its long and rich tradition of martial arts and Buddhist meditation. The temple was founded during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) by an Indian monk named Bodhidharma. Over time, the temple has become a center for religious and martial studies and has become a popular destination for visitors from all over the world.

Many famous martial artists have trained at Chan Temple, including Jet Li, Donnie Yen, and Jackie Chan. The temple remains a place where people can learn about traditional Chinese culture and martial arts while paying homage to the temple's founders.

Chan Meditation

Chan meditation, also known as "Zen" in Japanese, is an ancient Buddhist practice that originated in the Shaolin martial arts monastery. This type of meditation is based on the teachings of Buddhism and focuses on understanding the true nature of reality. She encourages practitioners to observe their own thoughts with an open mind and to develop a deep understanding of their inner self.

Practitioners use various techniques such as mindfulness, breathwork, chanting, and visualization to become more aware of their thoughts and feelings. They learn to accept them without judgment or attachment and to find peace within themselves. The goal of Chan meditation is to achieve a state of mindfulness where one can experience peace even in times of chaos and turmoil.

Rote chinesische Kalligrafiezeichen Chin Woo auf einem Quadrat mit stilisiertem Design. Die Zeichen sind fett und jeder Strich variiert in der Dicke, was traditionellen künstlerischen Ausdruck auf einem hellen Hintergrund vermittelt.

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