USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
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Founded in 2015 by 35th generation Shaolin Master Shi Heng Chao, the USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy offers classes in Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Qin Na and San Da. Students learn directly from Shifu Shi Heng Chao and all students study the full Shaolin curriculum. This includes internal (Qi Gong and Tai Chi) and external training (Kung Fu, Qin Na and San Da).

Shi Heng Chao believes deeply in the benefits of the entire spectrum of Shaolin training.
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The construction of the Shaolin Monastery of the Song Shan Mountain started in the nineteenth year of emperor Tai He of Northern Wei about 1,500 years ago (495AD). The monastery was built by Emperor Xiao Wen of Northern Wei for the purpose of accommodating the visiting monk BO TO Le from India Later, Bodhidharma (Damo), a senior monk from India, arrived also at the Song Shan Monastery.
The USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy was established by Shifu Shi Heng Chao, 35th generation Shaolin Master and esteemed disciple of the revered Shaolin Master Shifu Shi Yan Ju. Having trained extensively at Songshan Shaolin Temple from an early age, he has achieved a high level of mastery and expertise in Shaolin Kung Fu.
The Shaolin Monastery is recognized as the originating site of the Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung Fu was refers specifically to a martial art system developed within the Shaolin Monastery of the SongShan Mountain. It was established within the Buddhist culture and rooted deeply in the spiritual nature of Buddhism.
A word about Chan (zen): it is a form of history, an unique culture and a certain spirit, a great wisdom derived from one's sudden enlightenment. One cannot understand Chan through reasoning. Yet we can practice Chan in our daily lives through moving, walking, sitting or lying down. Training in Shaolin Gungfu does not set apart from Chan (zen) thoughts.
The Denver Shaolin Kung Fu Academy offers full Shaolin martial arts curriculum including; Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Qong, Qin Na (joint locks and grappling), and San Da (Chinese kickboxing). Our classes are based on student levels. See below for more detailed information on our levels and belt system.
Reviews (7)
Isaac Coleman
Isaac Coleman
Jul 02, 2021
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This is the place. Kung fu, Qigong, and tai chi are offered here. This is the best place to connect mind, body, and spirit. Improve overall health and learn the art of self defense from an absolute master. Everyone here is friendly and excited to see the growth and success of all students. Sifu is an amazing and insightful teacher. I feel blessed to be a part of the USA Shaolin Kung Fu Academy of Denver.
Nadia Salazar
Nadia Salazar
May 26, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
Staff are very kind and helpful. Master Shifu Shi Heng Chao is the best! Thank you all for your patience, hard work, and dedication.
Garrett Stinson
Garrett Stinson
Mar 27, 2021
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This place is awesome! Shifu is so nice and the curriculum you learn is vast and interesting. Even the warm ups you do have a great amount of variety in them. My mind and body feel so much better since starting this amazing journey.
Daniel Francisco Mendoza Castro
Daniel Francisco Mendoza Castro
Oct 15, 2020
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value
We love this team, they have empower my little ones so much. Shifu & Jaquie are amazing teachers, their constant support and help is on point. very thankful to have found them.. Thanks Lisa (she is also part of this amazing team)
David Lott - Shi Miao Guang
David Lott - Shi Miao Guang
Aug 27, 2016
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Finally found THE place, and finally found my Shifu. This is the real deal. Authentic Shaolin, which is totally surreal in our Colorado mountain setting. Everyone works together as a team & support system in the classes (whether they are Kung Fu, Qi Na, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, etc). I am inspired by children and the experienced adults as athletes and Martial Artists alike! Why can't we give 10 stars?
Lisa Wright
Lisa Wright
Jun 12, 2016
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I've been looking for a school like this for a long time! Shifu Shi Heng Chao is from the Shaolin Temple, he teaches authentic Shaolin martial arts and he and all of the students are amazing and extremely welcoming. Very excited a school like this finally exists in Denver.
Brandon Nguyen
Brandon Nguyen
Jun 01, 2016
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It helps dicipline yourself, especially your child. There are many type of classes you can take from kick boxing to tai chi.