Strength and power are incredibly important elements of shaolin training, although. Additionally, he passed on techniques of strengthening the body and mind, and developing internal energy. Shifu shi yan ming is the worlds most respected shaolin master. As master shi yan ming says, kung fu isnt just an exercise routine. Shifu yan lei shaolin circuit training volume 1 punches. Train like a shaolin warrior in the comfort of your own home with instant downloadable content on a variety of chinese martial arts types. A 34th generation shaolin warrior monk from chinas shaolin templethe birthplace of chan buddhism and the mecca of all martial artsyan ming teaches the students at his usa shaolin temple that there is no better. Named a reallife superhero by the rza from wutang clan, shifus 1inch punch is more powerful than a car at 35mph as recorded by history channels show, stan lees super humans. Master shi yan hui, secular name wen xiao long, birth name wen yu bao, aka bruce wen is a 34th generation shaolin temple warrior master, brought into the shaolin monastery in china by his father in the 80s when he was only three years old. Sifu shi yan ming, a 34thgeneration shaolin warrior monk, is respected not only in the martial arts world but also in the entertainment world by stars like jet li, jackie chan, wesley snipes, and the wutang clan.
Read the shaolin workout 28 days to transforming your body and soul the warriors way by shi yan ming available from rakuten kobo. In a loft space in manhattan, sifu master shi yan ming trains men and women of all ages and body types. A short video made in 2004 featuring rza of the wutang clan with shifu shi yan ming of the usa shaolin temple and his students. Learn the secrets of the 1,500yearold shaolin kung fu tradition from a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk. Born in henan, china, shifu yang started his martial arts training when he was six years old. You will learn stretches, kicks, punches, and a shaolin workout, but most importantly you will learn the philosophy of kung fu. Two years later, he was accepted into the famous shaolin monastery where, after many years of hard training at the highest level, he acquired a knowledge of traditional shaolin forms, self defense, weapons and meditation techniques that is second to none. One night not long ago, about 200 people shuffled inside the buddhist u. He graduated from tianjin university of sport, martial arts school. And its true that anyone who isnt in good shape physically will see startling. Shaolin master shi yan hui shaolin temple martial arts. Yan ming teaches the students at his usa shaolin temple that there is no better workout program than his brand of kung fu for getting the body and mind into warrior condition. Sifu shi yan ming, a 34thgeneration shaolin warrior monk, is respected not only in the martial arts world, but also in the entertainment world by stars like jet li, jackie chan, wesley snipes and the wutang clan.
Master shi yan jian is a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk. He was put under the guidance of warrior monk master. Shifu shi yan ming was the first to bring shaolin kung fu to the united states. Great big story shifu shi yan ming is a shaolin warrior. His disciples and students includes bokeem woodbine of spiderman, wesley snipes of blade, rza, rosie perez. His kung fu classes have been featured in usa today, the new york times, new york daily news, and entertainment weekly. Consequently, martial techniques became a required addendum to the monk studies. The shaolin workout download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. These exercises are significantly different than modern athletic training, and most martial arts outside of the shaolin tradition have nothing in their systems like the shaolin exercises.
A teacher with years of experience and study is of utmost importance. The secrets of the 1,500yearold shaolin kung fu tradition taught by a 34thgeneration shaolin warrior monk. When i was younger my focus was on iron shirt qigong, partly because it was useful in a combat situation, partly because i wanted to push my limits, and partly because although i probably shouldnt admit this i wasnt so sure there was a thing. Enhance your qigong and shaolin kung fu training at home and push both your mind and body with digital training downloads. Performing group, and the shaolin temple martial arts academy, and shaolin action stars. Trained as a shaolin temple warrior monk in china, he was on a tour of the u. In a loft space in manhattan, sifu master shi yan ming trains men and women of all ages and body types in the fundamentals of kung fu. Ming means perpetual like the cycle of the sun or moon, or infinite, like the dharma wheel, which never stops. In his loft in new york citys greenwich village, sifu shi yan ming trains men and women of all ages, body types and backgrounds in the fundamentals of kung fu. The following is an excerpt from the book the shaolin workout by sifu shi yan ming published by rodale. You may also find more information about master shi yan huis credit by looking on imdb and searching by his english name, bruce wen. He masters broad sword, staff and shaolin trditional form such as dahong. A 34th generation shaolin warrior monk from chinas shaolin templethe birthplace of chan buddhism and the mecca of all martial artsyan ming teaches the students at his usa shaolin temple that there is no better workout program than his brand of kung fu for getting the body and mind into warrior condition. Weight is great because you dont need to go to a gym to get your workout.
Shifu shi yan ming is a shaolin warrior monk who defected to the united states in the 90s now, he is the abbot at usa shaolin temple in new york, and teaches kung fu and shaolin sprituality to all manner of students seeking discipline and peace including, oh. Distributed to the trade by holtzbrinck publishers, c2006. A 34th generation shaolin warrior monk from chinas shaolin templethe birthplace of chan buddhism and the mecca of all martial artsyan ming teaches the students at his usa shaolin temple. Using traditional techniques used in the shaolin temple. During a seminar in amsterdam, sifu taught the basics of chan zen philosophy together with tai chi chuan, gong fu and chi gung. Learn the secrets of the 1,500yearold shaolin kung fu tradition from a 34th generation shaolin warrior. Click here to get your free pdf shaolin transformation program.
Shi yan ming is a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk, teacher and actor, best known as the. Brian gray of inside kung fu magazine has called him a living. Shi yan jia 34th generation shaolin disciple of the current shaolin temple abbot shi yongxin, chinese national band 7. Shi yan ming at usa shaolin temple in lower manhattan, november 4. His happiness and positive attitude shines through on every page. Instructors manual for all martial art styles by dr.
This doesnt mean hes a bad person, but i dont see how he can still call himself a monk. In his loft in new york citys greenwich village, sifu shi yan. Yan ming was a shaolin monk but deserted to his vows. Talk story about sifu shi yan mings birthday party. Yan ming teaches the students at his usa shaolin temple. In his loft in new york citys greenwich village, sifu shi yan ming trains men and women of all ages, body types and backgrounds in the. January 26, 2016 a shaolin warriors diet, best diet for health and fitness, uncategorized fighting weight, gong fu, kung fu, lose weight, qigong, qigong workout, shaolin monk diet, shaolin temple, shaolin temple diet, stay healthy shifu yan lei team. High above the bustling streets of new york citys hip greenwich village, sifu shi yan ming trains men and women of all ages, body types, and backgrounds in the fundamentals of kung fu. February, 1964 is a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk, teacher and actor, best known as the founder of the usa shaolin temple.
Shaolin kung fu is therefore a system, which through its diversity, has much to offer on both a physical and spritual level. Kung fu, made in china can assure you of the skill, experience, and authenticity of its instructor, grandmaster shi yan lin. The shaolin workout ebook by shi yan ming 9781609616724. Master shi yan hui has also become the idol for most people, his acted in many films and television shows here in hollywood. Trained at the shaolin temple in henan, peoples republic of china prc since the age of five, shi yan ming defected to the united states in 1992, before opening the usa shaolin temple in manhattan, where he has. If i were only allowed to do one exercise to improve the health of my mind and body i would choose shaolin qigong. Shaolin kung fu running away from the palace boxing.
For the past 1500 years, the qigong workout for longevity has been secretly passed from generation to generation at the shaolin temple of zen in henan province, china. There were only 16 or 17 monks at the temple at the time and i was by far the youngest monk there. Now, for the first time, a 34thgeneration fighting disciple from the temple shows how to optimize energy, alleviate stress, boost the immune system, and achieve optimum health. Ming means perpetual like the cycle of the sun or moon, or. Despite his training, shi also amused himself by playing pranks on his masters, who.
Shaolin kung fu has always been known for promoting extraordinary skills and abilities through its punishing traditional exercises. He is sifu shi yan ming, a 34th generation warrior monk hailing from chinas shaolin temple, birthplace of chan buddhism 1,500 years ago and mecca of all. All buddhist monks take the family name shi as in shakyamuni, the founder of buddhism, because we follow buddha. The warrior monk who brought kung fu to america youtube. Hailing from chinas shaolin templethe birthplace of chan. The improved body power and health encouraged the monks to develop ways of applying the teachings in selfdefense situations against thieves and robbers. Chan philosophy and the martial arts the buddhist shaolin monks. Buy online, pick up in store check availability at nearby stores. Review of the shaolin workout, by sifu shi yan ming. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.