Shaolin Chan City is the only center under the direction of Ven. Shi Deyang in the United States and second internationally. The center’s vision and aim is to provide an authentic Shaolin Cultural experience to enrich the lives of the people of St. Louis, surrounding areas, and the United States. This is to be achieved through providing study programs for self-defense, health, wellness, meditation and Chan (zen) philosophy, hosting regular seminars led by Shaolin Monks and Disciples directly from China, as well as hosting charity events in its vision.
Shaolin Master Le Fujun, is a direct student of Ven. Shi Deyang, having studied under his guidance as a member of the Shaolin Monastery Warrior Monks Reserve Team in China. He is a Shaolin practitioner, instructor, historian, and author who has conducted years of extensive research in conjunction with his personal study and practice of Traditional Shaolin Culture.
Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy
The Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu Academy provides the public the opportunity to learn this rare and effective system of kung fu. This system is an infighting system which use excercises to build the mobility and power to train with a partner. Sifu Pete Scheers has been training this system under Grandmaster Yee for over 17 years. Your instruction comes from an experienced martial artitist who’s small class size give you specialized attention.
Garimot Arnis Training – St. Louis
Garimot Arnis (or Garimot Arnis de Mano) is a Filipino martial art developed by Gat Puno (Chieftain) Abon “Garimot” Baet. He is the 5th generation inheritor of his family art. Garimot Arnis is a system composed of three basic parts: arnis de mano (weapons), buno (wrestling), and hilot (healing). The defining characteristic of the system is in keeping yourself safe. This is done by meticulously studying the footwork, angles, and distancing of largo mano (long hand) to keep yourself out of your opponent’s range while keeping him in your range. In corto (close) range, the opponent’s ability to attack must be shut down as quickly as possible, through a disarm, lock, or manipulation of the opponent’s body, which sets up the finish. Above all, knowledge of hilot allows you to keep yourself healthy by helping to fight illness and injuries, especially injuries caused during arnis and buno training.
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Nine Dragon Academy
The Nine Dragon Academy 九龍派 was created in March of 2009. It is the goal of this system of Kung Fu to help individuals realize their full potential and achieve success through the martial arts. This system is comprised of several styles of Kung Fu and provides instruction to people of any ability level. There are programs available that offer both high and low impact exercise including Jiu Long Pai Kung Fu, Jiu Long Pai Tai Ji Quan Fa, Qigong, Combat, and Lion Dancing.
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St. Louis Taoist Association
The St. Louis Taoist Association was created in 2007 in order to spread the ancient teachings of Wudang Taoism to Western society and the St. Louis area.
It is the goal of the STA to teach classes, seminars and lectures about Wudang culture and the Taoist arts including ancient texts, exercise and spiritual development. The STA will also host trips to China and arrange private study at Wudang Mountain in China.
In the future it is the goal of the STA to have a local temple and shrine dedicated to Wudang’s patron saint Zhen Wu. In this temple, all classes, ceremonies and activities will take place.
The St. Louis Taoist Association is a member of the North American Wudang Taoist Association under guidance by 14th Generation Wudang Zhang Sanfeng Master and 25th Gen Wudang Longmen Priest Yun Xiang Tseng.
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About the Author
My name is Matt Talbert and I am a Senior Instructor and Co-Founder of the Nine Dragon Academy. I have studied kung fu with several great masters over the last ten years. I wish to carry on the great traditions that have been shared with me through my journey in the martial arts.
