Our academy has been instructing the citizens of Cleveland in martial arts since 2012. Our spacious 5,000 square foot academy features classes in Traditional Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Women's Self Defense, Meditation and Lion Dance. Whether you want to learn self-defense or if you're just looking to get in shape, we offer a wide range of classes for both children and adults so there's sure to be something just for you.
We also offer Traditional Chinese Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation. Our training will keep the body in a state of optimal health, resulting in enhanced longevity and increased levels of energy. Our goal is to have the relationship between teachers and students be one of compassion and patience that will inspire those around us.
We also offer Traditional Chinese Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation. Our training will keep the body in a state of optimal health, resulting in enhanced longevity and increased levels of energy. Our goal is to have the relationship between teachers and students be one of compassion and patience that will inspire those around us.
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Shaolin Kung Fu emphasizes Chn Buddhism. Chn derives its name from the Indian word "dhyna", which simply means "meditation". In China this word became popularly spoken as Chnna in Chinese and was later shorted to Chn. In Japan, the shortening of Zenna to Zen also occurred - though China's adoption of Dhyna predated Japan's.
Since the Shaolin Temple is a Buddhist Temple, Shaolin Kung Fu shares the same values as Buddhism. Master Shi Xing Hao has summarized some of the most important of these values into the Tenets of Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin students are expected to understand these tenets before they learn to execute a single strike.
The list below explains the current curriculum at our academy. Each level has a corresponding sash color. It is important to wear your appropriate level's sash so that the instructor can easily identify your current level. Each level's curriculum is divided into three categories: Forms, Qn N, and Horse Stance.
While all martial arts systems share the same goal through practice, i.e. self defense, physical health and mental well being, there are apparent differences between them. First and foremost, the roots of Karate and Jujitsu come from Japan. Tae Kwon Do was developed in Korea. While Shaolin Kung Fu as well as all other forms of Kung Fu were founded in China.
Reviews (18)
Tj R.
Jan 30, 2022
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This is an amazing school and the instructor is patient and good with the kids. He takes time to explain and show them how to do the forms and exercises, and also teaches some good values along the way. A really good place to take the kids or if you are a beginner, learn some valuable self defense techniques and exercise. Highly recommend and reasonably priced. There is also a really good coffee shop downstairs.
Tj R.
Jan 30, 2022
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This is an amazing school and the instructor is patient and good with the kids. He takes time to explain and show them how to do the forms and exercises, and also teaches some good values along the way. A really good place to take the kids or if you are a beginner, learn some valuable self defense techniques and exercise. Highly recommend and reasonably priced. There is also a really good coffee shop downstairs.
Dionne McLemore
Dec 15, 2021
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Dionne McLemore
Dec 15, 2021
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Hans Konnerth
Oct 18, 2021
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Hans Konnerth
Oct 18, 2021
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Eva Elya Hindi
Sep 04, 2020
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My daughter has been attending the Cleveland shaolin kung fu academy for a little over a month and it’s been an amazing transformation her physical fitness is sky rocketing her confidence is amazing she’s very disciplined and she loves it. Most of all I love her sense of accomplishment and how these classes have had an amazing impact on her self esteem. Robert is an amazing instructor and he really encourages her to do her best. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Eva Elya Hindi
Sep 04, 2020
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My daughter has been attending the Cleveland shaolin kung fu academy for a little over a month and it’s been an amazing transformation her physical fitness is sky rocketing her confidence is amazing she’s very disciplined and she loves it. Most of all I love her sense of accomplishment and how these classes have had an amazing impact on her self esteem. Robert is an amazing instructor and he really encourages her to do her best. Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
Cid Standifer
Jan 25, 2020
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I've been going here for about a year, and Robert is a wonderful teacher and the kindest, chillest martial arts instructor I've ever had. I've learned a ton since I started here, including both kung fu-specific techniques and a lot of general fighting skills. Fridays and Saturdays, the last half of the adult class is open for sparring, and I learn a lot from the other students, many of whom have studied a variety of styles. The atmosphere in general is very welcoming and encouraging, regardless of your starting level of skill.
Cid Standifer
Jan 25, 2020
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I've been going here for about a year, and Robert is a wonderful teacher and the kindest, chillest martial arts instructor I've ever had. I've learned a ton since I started here, including both kung fu-specific techniques and a lot of general fighting skills. Fridays and Saturdays, the last half of the adult class is open for sparring, and I learn a lot from the other students, many of whom have studied a variety of styles. The atmosphere in general is very welcoming and encouraging, regardless of your starting level of skill.
Louis Trempe
Jul 18, 2019
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Louis Trempe
Jul 18, 2019
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Jason Shank
Jun 13, 2019
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When I first started here, I had horrible back/health issues, barely any flexibility, and had really horrible fighting habits I learned from previous schools I attended. Within one year my overall flexibility, strength, cardio, balance, and overall capability completely turned around in a way I never imagined with how bad my health used to be, let alone my fighting capability. Yet at the same time I know that I still have so much farther to climb and I can't wait to climb it. This place doesn't give you a false sense of security like the countless other schools out there, it's honest and real.
Jason Shank
Jun 13, 2019
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When I first started here, I had horrible back/health issues, barely any flexibility, and had really horrible fighting habits I learned from previous schools I attended. Within one year my overall flexibility, strength, cardio, balance, and overall capability completely turned around in a way I never imagined with how bad my health used to be, let alone my fighting capability. Yet at the same time I know that I still have so much farther to climb and I can't wait to climb it. This place doesn't give you a false sense of security like the countless other schools out there, it's honest and real.
Vanessa Rivera
Aug 26, 2017
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Vanessa Rivera
Aug 26, 2017
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Jonathan Scott
Jan 21, 2017
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Jonathan Scott
Jan 21, 2017
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