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.