Best Chi Kung Lessons Los Angeles Near Me

4worldlovers: The Shaolin Temple of Los Angeles was founded in 2008 by the Venerable Shi Yan Fan, Cultural Ambassador commissioned by the Shaolin Temple of China. Our main focus is to preserve the ancient traditions and practices of the Shaolin culture.


We offer Dharma Meditation, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Tea and Philosophy, Chan Buddhism, Shaolin Kung Fu, Weapons Training, Performance Training, Traditional Forms, Internal Healing, and community outreach programs.

The Dharma Meditation is a complimentary class followed by the Qi Gong/Tai Chi class. It is practiced in two parts. The first 30 minutes consists of...

The practice of Qi Gong helps promote healthy blood flow and circulation as well as the development of one’s natural energy. When Natural energy within the body is properly cultivated, muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments...

80% of the physical training is Shaolin conditioning and drills. Once the body is conditioned well enough with adequate endurance, flexibility, agility, etc. The conditioning drills and movements will then be used to learn the advance forms and weapons routines...

If you’ve ever wanted to learn Shaolin style weapons and martial arts choreography, we offer private training (one on one) with Venerable Shi Yan Fan or with one of our skilled Disciples...

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We have a wide range of conditioning drills and traditional practices directly inherited from The Venerable Abbot Shi Yan Fan is a 34th Generation Ordained Shaolin Warrior Monk. He is historically the first Westerner ever to be ordained into the elite ranks of the distinguished Shaolin Temple of China. In 2010, the renowned Shaolin Temple of China was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

80% of the physical training is Shaolin conditioning and drills. Once the body is conditioned well enough with adequate endurance, flexibility, agility, etc. The conditioning drills and movements will then be used to learn the advance forms and weapons routines. Advanced students of all ages have the option of training to become part of the Yan Fan Shaolin Performance team.

The practice of Qi Gong helps promote healthy blood flow and circulation as well as the development of one’s natural energy. When Natural energy within the body is properly cultivated, muscles, tendons, joints, and ligaments begin a self-healing process that keeps the body young limber, healthy and strong. Tai Chi is the advanced levels of Qi Gong Ba duan Jin breathing Shaolin Tai Chi -Yi Jin Jin Health & Strength. The Qi Gong training levels offered are beginner, intermediate, advanced, soft fist, and iron body.

For the first time the ancient ceremony in the Shaolin monasteries.Tea is a means which keeps attention and concentration alive. It helps the spirit purifying in harmony with nature: it's about a trip getting to the root of a very ancient practice completing the very ancient techniques of martial arts through the philosophy of life.

The ancient sage Manu prescribed 10 essential rules for observance of dharma:

Forgiveness (kshama) – Letting go of things that don’t necessarily serve you.

Piety or self-control (dama) – Knowing that the best things come to those that wait.

Honesty (asteya) – This is really more about non-stealing; don’t take that which does not belong to you.

Reason (dhi) – Guiding your life with calm reason leads to great success.

Become a Shaolin Disciple of Venerable Shi Yan Fan today! Available to you and at the Shaolin Temple Los Angeles. Instructors & Athletes who seek to immerse themselves into the ancient rituals of Shaolin culture now have the chance to become apart of the Sangha family. Venerable Shi Yan Fan is authorized to create disciples of Shaolin worldwide. With a discipleship, you are given a Buddhist name, and you have clearance to enter any Shaolin temple in the world. All backgrounds are welcomed!

4worldlovers:
We are proud to come from a long tradition of Old Yang Style Tai Chi. Our students have entrusted us with their Tai Chi practice, a privilege and responsibility we honor.

4worldlovers: Most dojos fall under one of two categories: fight clubs or day care. The School of Martial Arts West LA is different. We offer a third choice: Real Martial Arts, taught well. Our teaching style strikes a balance between tradition and a modern, scientific approach to self defense. Getting in great shape? That’s just a bonus.

Our martial classes combine intense total-body workouts with cutting edge self defense. Students work in collaboration, practicing real-life hand to hand combat to instill greater confidence and mindfulness in all aspects of life. Whether you are interested in learning practical self defense skills, Kung Fu, or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, we offer exceptional philosophies to apply to everyday life, resulting in the absolute best martial arts experience.


Our Tai Chi and meditation classes teach mindfulness and attention to the breath leading to a decrease in stress and better health. The slow movements of T’ai Chi promote strength, flexibility and balance. You are invited to take the practice of T’ai Chi and meditation into your home and life, often leading to unexpected benefits that can last a lifetime. Students of T’ai Chi and meditation develop a life long practice.

4worldlovers:
Prior to visiting the school in 2017, I had studied for 7 years at another Wing Chun school that was a modified system of the Ip Man branch. I was disheartened by the lack of actual fighting experience I was receiving at this school and left to look for other schools to continue my training. I called around to different boxing gyms and MMA schools but none of them felt like the right fit for me. After some time, I found Tom Wong Wing Chun. Skeptical from my past experience, I gave Sifu a call and set up a time where I could join a beginner class to see if their Wing Chun was any different. That first class was a total shock to me. I sparred with several of the beginner students that day and was completely unable to defend myself from their flurry of quick and well-placed punches. I spent the whole time retreating and covering up. It was embarrassing! Their Wing Chun was very different. I felt an energy that day that I had never felt before. It was a powerful and adaptive energy. On...

Before coming to this school, I had several years of Taekwondo and Hapkido training beforehand. By far this is the most practical training and Sifu Wong is the best teacher in helping to understand what Kung Fu entails as an ancient Chinese MMA. He also shows what a huge difference the Taoist approach to training is compared to the many Shaolin based styles. Instead of preset routines, we learn the meaning of adaptability through the changes in sparring, and trying to apply a single technique in different situations before moving to the next. We also learn about handling the full range of combat from kicking to grappling. He also guides us on internal health through chi gong and diet among the many different aspects of becoming a complete martial artist. Sifu is a walking example of how one can be truly relaxed but strong, and this can be seen in his speed control. I’ve also never seen anyone move that fast, as someone from outside the school once challenged Sifu to spar, and befo...

4worldlovers: THE MISSION OF OUR CENTER is to empower people’s lives by sharing the arts of Shaolin Temple - a wholistic way of living with a history spanning over 1,500 years.

WE HELP PEOPLE possess a courage that breaks them free from hinderance or fears so they get the most of life.

WE DO THIS by providing a program that advocates spiritual and physical well being, let by instructors who are mentors and not drill sergeants.

Wouldn't it be reassuring to know that your child will have more discipline and more confidence, to deal with life's challenges?


Wouldn't it be worth while to find an activity in a positive environment to built to bring you physical and mental strength?


Wouldn't it be great to build positive social connections with other adults? Start your transformation to the new you.

Wouldn't be great to start making changes from the inside out? Learn how to move your breath and take control of your energy.

An amazing school that teaches authentic Shaolin Kung Fu. The instructors are the real deal; straight from the Shaolin Temple, Song Shan Mountain, China. I gave been learning for the past 9+ years, and I look forward to the next 20!! Come try for yourself!!

Small, tight-knit community. If you're looking for an intimate setting where you can really learn the deep-rooted techniques of kung fu while sweating (a lot), this is definitely the spot.