Northern Shaolin is part of the Shaolin Long Fist (Chang Chuan) family.
Chang Chuan is considered to be the original Kung Fu system dating back thousands
of years, and the most widely practiced system in China today.
It is one of the five major systems developed in Northern China. They include Wa, Cha,
Fa, Pao, and Hung or Shaolin. The school of Shaolin teaches the traditional
Northern Shaolin System in it's entirety.
Northern Shaolin utilizes all conceivable ways of using one�s hands, feet and body movement.
This system, known for it�s high kicks and swift footwork, specializes in
long-range fighting techniques. The hand techniques are executed with quick
tension and short focusing time that allows for fast, flowing movement and quick changes.
More than other systems, emphasis is placed on agility, general flexibility, stamina, speed
and aesthetics. The Shaolin practitioner is known for acrobatic, but devosating kicks.
Classical form is very important to the Northern Shaolin system, arising
form the belief that perfection of form will give you greater coordination and a freer
execution of techniques.
At the School of Shaolin the Northern Shaolin cirriculum includes many hand, weapon, and sparring sets.
