Evolution of Shaolin
Tai Chi and Shaolin kung fu These two innovations would become the foundations for the growth of Asian martial arts. Originally, they were intended as a source to nurture the body and soul, but these foundations inevitably grew into martial combat techniques used on the battle fields.
Tai Chi
Primarily created to balance mind, body and spirit without any aggression, it soon adapted fighting applications, which became known as Tai Chi Chuan. Due to its complex structure, Tai Chi Chuan was broken down into simpler forms so as to learn it faster without losing its basic concepts. From generations past, it has been handed down from teacher to student. Five elements of Shaolin carry on this tradition in its training and teachings.
Temple Kung-Fu is an art that entails not only self defense skills or getting in shape, but also teaches about the mind, body and spirit and how one can grow in all aspects of life. Follow the Shaolin tradition. The techniques, skills, and philosophies have been training people for over 1500 years.
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