He is ranked 6 band in the 9 band system of shaolin kung fu. Review of the shaolin workout, by sifu shi yan ming. 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 martial arts. Shaolin monks practice kung fu for selfdefense, not for attack. Shifu shi yanming defected to the us in 1992 while on the firstever shaolin temple monks tour of the united states. His happiness and positive attitude shines through on every page. Emperor jia jing in the ming dynasty 1543, and the west archway was built in the autumn. 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. Regarding yi jin jing, there is no doubt that it is a set of chi kung exercises, and not a sutra. May 17, 2018 sifu shi yan ming, the shaolin master, suffered ascetic disciplines growing up in the care of monks at chinas shaolin temple that many westerners would simply consider torture. 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. After the last show was over in san francisco, he slipped out of his hotel in the middle of the night and escaped to the new world.
A 34th generation shaolin warrior monk from chinas shaolin temple. My buddhist name is shi shan yu, im disciple of shifu long yun, 33th generation monk. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the complete book of shaolin. The exercises you will learn in this download are the same exercises that are taught to novices at the shaolin temple, china. Shaolin kung fu is characterized by swift movements, speed, and a focus on internal force.
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. Renowned for their martial arts skills, the monks follow a celibate, deeply religious lifestyle that includes a vegetarian diet, often referred to as the shaolin temple diet. You will learn stretches, kicks, punches, and a shaolin workout, but most importantly you will learn the philosophy of kung fu. Performing group, and the shaolin temple martial arts academy, and shaolin action stars. Brian gray of inside kung fu magazine has called him a living. Sifu shi yan ming is a 34th generation shaolin fighting monk from china. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. 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. May 12, 2017 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. Sifu shi yan ming demonstrates the shaolin workout.
Throughout the centuries yi jin jing has always been practised as a set of chi kung exercises, and all classical as well as modern writings have referred to it as a set of chi kung exercises. Sifu shi yan ming, a 34thgeneration shaolin warrior. During a seminar in amsterdam, sifu taught the basics of chan zen philosophy together with tai chi chuan, gong fu and chi gung. Would i be to old to consider starting into shaolin. 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 we dunno, rza from wutang clan. The shaolin workout ebook by shi yan ming 9781609616724. Sometimes you have to use different language to teach people, like action language. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Learn the secrets of the 1,500yearold shaolin kung fu tradition from a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk. 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 taught hundreds. Weight is great because you dont need to go to a gym to get your workout.
The shaolin kung fu workout is the second in the series of shifu yan leis books. They lead to greater flexibility, unsurpassed fitness levels and a calm focused mind. However, for the sake of other readers, the webpages are now expanded. In his loft in new york citys greenwich village, sifu shi yan. The complete book of shaolin ebook written by kiew kit, wong. Temple chi kung qigong, nine temple exercises, marshall ho.
From these trips to the shaolin temple, as well as his other work with the seven star praying mantis system, he wrote five volumes titled the shaolin authentic. 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. In his loft in new york citys greenwich village, sifu shi yan ming trains men and women of all ages. The secrets of the 1,500yearold shaolin kung fu tradition taught by a 34thgeneration shaolin warrior monk. The shaolin workout download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Shaolin qigong forms 8 treasures qigong instant health. His kung fu classes have been featured in usa today, the new york times, new york daily news, and entertainment weekly. The following is an excerpt from the book the shaolin workout by sifu shi yan ming published by rodale. Shaolin monks are chinese buddhists who practice shaolin kung fu within the temple. The lohan qigong system include many of the same exercises. Sifu shi yan ming on shaolin, in his own words joe perez.
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. As master shi yan ming says, kung fu isnt just an exercise routine. Near the usashaolin temple run by the same man from the book. It is a complex system of various techniques used in several hundreds of shaolin kung fu routines. 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. If you have completed the shaolin chi mantis initiate program, you will notice this book is mostly the same as your shaolin kung fu initiate book. Sifu shi yan ming in a typical loft space in manhattans hip greenwich village, a notso typical new yorker is warming up. Master shi yan hui shaolin temple martial arts academy. Shaolin temple, on lower broadway, and shuffled inside to await the arrival of sifu shi yan ming, a. Great big story shifu shi yan ming is a shaolin warrior. Shifu shi yan ming demonstrating tai chi at the rubin museum.
The author, sifu marcus santer, is our chief instructor in the united kingdom. He went to the shaolin temple when he is 9 years old in 1998. Temple chi kung qigong, nine temple exercises, marshall. May 16, 2006 the secrets of the 1,500yearold shaolin kung fu tradition taught by a 34thgeneration shaolin warrior monk. Now sifu shi yan ming shares the secrets of the shaolin in the shaolin workout. June 24, 2016 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. 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. Im also a 62 230 pound man recently just purchased a book. Shi yan ming at usa shaolin temple in lower manhattan, november 4. After over a decade of living, learning, training and meditating at the shaolin temple, he now travels widely outside of china to. In 2006 rodale books published shis own book, the shaolin workout.
Ming means perpetual like the cycle of the sun or moon, or infinite, like the dharma wheel, which never stops. Shaolin master shi yan hui shaolin temple martial arts. Review webpages for students of shaolin wahnam institutet. Although shi met his buddhism shifu, shi yong qian, almost immediately after. Yan ming teaches the students at his usa shaolin temple that there is no better workout program. Shaolin workout part1 by iemke postma iemke postma. You may also find more information about master shi yan huis credit by looking on imdb and searching by his english name, bruce wen. In 2006, he was converted to be a lay disciple of shi yongxin, the abbot of the shaolin temple. Master shi yan ti is a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk and direct disciple of venerable abbot shi yongxin of the songshan shaolin temple in china. 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.
Strength and power are incredibly important elements of shaolin training, although. Prince li shi ming, although shaken by his abduction, was in good health and was amazed by the fighting skill of fu sheng and the 12 other monks from the famed shaolin temple. Bibf and shifu shi yan ming cbc interview part 12 video. Fan made several trips to the shaolin temple and spent time there researching with the monks. 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. He began training, at the age of 8, at the shaolin temple tagou martial arts school, located less than one mile from the temple itself. Mar 11, 2017 shaolin kung fu beginner is required reading by students of the buddha kung fu schools and nonprofit charity organization, tai chi youth. Shaolin temple, on lower broadway, and shuffled inside to await the arrival of sifu.
My interpretation of the shaolin workout created by shifu shi yan ming. The shaolin qigong workout for longevity is now in its fourth reprint. He is masters swordsman who specializes in the broad sword as well as staff forms and traditional shaolin fist forms. 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. The shaolin way xv shaolin began about a thousand years after the original buddha lived, when bodhidharma known as ta mo in chinese and daruma in japanesebodhi means enlightened mind, dharma is sanskrit for law or teaching, a buddhist monk and prince from india, came to. Comprehensive applications of shaolin chin na the practical defense of chinese seizing arts for all style. Over the years he has shared the wonderful benefits of shaolin chi kung, which was in the past taught only to emperors, generals and specially selected disciples, with many students not only in the united kingdom but also from around the world. Both books take you step by step through your qigong and kung fu workout with. With more than 40,000 students tagou is the largest and most influential kung fu school in the world. So happy was he with his sons return, emperor li yuan rewarded the shaolin temple by setting up a stone tablet with the names of the. 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.
The complete book of shaolin by kiew kit, wong books on. Born in henan, china, shifu yang started his martial arts training when he was six years old. All buddhist monks take the family name shi as in shakyamuni, the founder of buddhism, because we follow buddha. Both books take you step by step through your qigong and kung fu workout with over 300 colour photos to aid and inspire you on your sh. Shi yan ming is a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk, teacher and actor, best known as the. After over a decade of living, learning, training and meditating at the shaolin temple, he now travels widely outside of china to share his wisdom and skills with the world.
Chan philosophy and the martial arts the buddhist shaolin monks. One night not long ago, about two hundred people left their shoes outside the door of the u. Ebook the shaolin way as pdf download portable document format. Master shi yan hui has also become the idol for most people, his acted in many films and television shows. Sep 03, 2017 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 california shaolin temple serves as the parent organization of the united states shaolin martial arts academy, united states shaolin martial arts performing group, and the shaolin temple martial arts academy, and shaolin action stars. Shi yan ming is very inspiring, in both his workout and his philosophy of life. Qigong can help us avoid having bad symptoms and gain a better health. Shaolin kung fu beginner is required reading by students of the buddha kung fu schools and nonprofit charity organization, tai chi youth. If you can practice qigong consistently, you will eventually get all kinds of benefit through it. Shaolin kung fu seven stars praying mantis boxing pdf pdfy mirror shaolin kung fu seven stars praying mantis boxing pdf pdfy mirror kung fu fighting free ilrated workout by stacey quick at yijin jing wikipedia. These five books were later hand copied in hong kong by shifu huang han xun. May 08, 20 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. February, 1964 is a 34th generation shaolin warrior monk, teacher and actor, best known as the founder of the usa shaolin temple.
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