Shaolin Institute Kung Fu and Martial Arts

Nov 13th, 2023

I was changed 200 a month for the same technique for about 2-3 months. I have years of experience with martial arts. I know when my time is being wasted.
May 22nd, 2023

Mar 12th, 2023

Shaolin Institute does an amazingly successful job fulfilling its promise as a learning experience for both the body and mind. As we have so far experienced it, Shaolin Institute indeed teaches a way of life in which students can experience gratifying physical achievement, whether in Tai Chi or Kung Fu, while also exercising and expanding mindfulness. One of the most appealing aspects of Shaolin Institute is the frequent reference before and after classes regarding how specific cultural, historical, medical, and scientific achievements are directly relevant for learning and appreciating martial arts. Shaolin Institute exceeds expectations in basically every category used to evaluate teachers. Below are summaries of strengths in different categories: Curriculum: SI teachers follow the SI curriculum. SI teachers choose activities for each student relevant to the SI curriculum and each students level of achievement. When feasible, SI teachers sometimes helpfully group students together to learn and practice as a group the forms they have previously learned. Instruction: SI teachers provide direction so that each student knows what to focus on during class. SI teachers present new forms clearly and logically, and helpfully demonstrate new forms. SI teachers provide feedback and re-teach forms when necessary. Teachers provide opportunities for students to practice new forms both with and without supervision. Motivation: SI teachers show genuine concern for the students. SI teachers project a positive, encouraging tone for the classroom experience. SI teachers establish a level of difficulty, suited for each students level, which encourages success. SI teachers provide good verbal praise, as well as critique as needed. Communication: SI teachers always demonstrate enthusiasm in what they are teaching. SI teachers explain and demonstrate forms clearly. SI teachers respond graciously and substantively to questions. Expectations: SI teachers communicate expectations to students. SI teachers listen to students feedback during class and adjust their teaching pace and content accordingly. SI teachers encourage students to participate in extracurricular community opportunities, which is important for the students confidence as well as the schools exposure. Methodology and Materials: SI teachers often vary how they conduct classes, for example by describing the forms, including their origins, applications, etc., and/or by physically demonstrating the forms. Both methods are helpful, especially for students who learn in different ways. SI teachers sometimes provide supplemental resources, such as video recordings of the classes, which can be exceptionally helpful for students who want to practice at home. Evaluative Activities: SI teachers monitor and give feedback on student progress during each individual class. SI teachers give oral evaluative comments, as well as sometimes grades or scores. SI teachers are available for and sometimes proactively create opportunities for one-on-one progress discussions with students. Class Environment: SI teachers clearly communicate requirements for attitude and behavior, notably by emphasizing the SI student creed and the rituals of class beginnings and endings. Teacher-Student Interactions: SI teachers make an effort to know each student as an individual. SI teachers routinely work to promote positive self-image in students. SI teachers routinely create a classroom climate in which students are encouraged to grow and assume personal responsibility for their growth. Leadership Behavior: SI teachers are observed routinely cooperating graciously with their teaching peers, demonstrating authentic respect for one another. SI teachers are often observed sharing ideas and methods with their fellow teachers. SI teachers are observed regularly seeking to advance their own growth. This continuing education, observed by the students, is motivating to the students and demonstrates how we are all learning and growing.
Feb 24th, 2024

I started at the Shaolin Institute in June of 2023, and this group has changed my life. I know what you're thinking (she can't be serious) - but I am, 100% serious. I am dealing with fibromyalgia, and a number of various injuries including a cervical neck fracture, torn tendons, and osteoarthritis in both my knees. In May, I could barely walk more than 1/2 a mile without limping, or dealing with intense swelling and joint stiffness; 6 out of 7 days a week were filled with constant pain and inflammation. Any physical activity was met with days of recovery, I could barely do 1 sit up on my tour of the institute. In the last few months training here, my constant pain days have become almost non-existent, I started running for the first time in 15 years, I can squat (this was a big deal for me...), my recovery time after activity has been cut to a fraction of the time (hours over days), and I lost over 50+ lbs (combined with a good diet too!). The instructors are knowledgable, patient, supportive, and committed to the development of each of their students. They all incorporate the mind, body, spirit aspects of Kung Fu as a way of life, and I have been able to apply many things from class in my everyday life. Not only has my health drastically improved, my quality of life has too. This institute works with a wide range of fitness levels and injuries - you won't regret signing up.
Jan 2nd, 2024