Shaolin Culture School

Shaolin Culture is a Traditional Chinese Martial Arts school teaching Shaolin Kung Fu and Chen Style Tai Chi, we hold our roots in Bromley, Kent and branch out into nearby Orpington, Kent holding classes 4 days per week teaching for 11 hours plus per week.

We teach traditional Martial Arts which help to instill discipline in ones heart and mind, increase strength, muscular balance, flexibility and many other facets. Our instructors are friendly and passionate about what they teach as it has encompassed a large majority of their lives. Teaching directly from the heart the students whom attend classes are a reflection of their teachers and are approachable to ask questions about their training and other aspects of the martial arts practice. All new comers are welcomed with open minds through our doors and work upon their own pace building their skills and abilities as time goes by, the most important objective is that everyone enters smiling and leaves smiling…

The Schools training grounds are a short distance from Central London and are close to areas such as Petts Wood, Orpington, Chislehurst, Mottingham, Grove Park, Downham, Sundridge Park, Eltham, New Eltham, Beckenham, Hayes, Penge, Catford and Lewisham. Our classes have direct access by bus, and train, parking is also in an abundance within Bromley town center.

The School was founded in 2006  by Master (Shifu) Yang 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Disciple, and is a direct student of Chen family Tai Chi’s 19th Generation, Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei. Shifu Yang has been teaching in the United kingdom for over 10 years and runs classes in all areas along with his disciple Shifu Heng Yi 35th Generation Disciple.

Shifu Yang

Shifu Yang has been studying Shaolin Martial Arts for more than twenty years beginning his training at a young age. He had spent many years training within the walls of Shaolin Temple China learning from the masters within.( Shifu Yang is a 34th generation Disciple of Venerable Shi Yong Xin the Abbot of Shaolin Temple and was given the Disciple name Shi Yan Ke.) He has also trained with many other masters in order to perfect his skills. Shifu Yang has also studied with Grandmaster Chen Zheng Lei for many years and with other masters of the Chen Tai Ji system.

Shifu Yang has been teaching in the UK since 2003 and has many students worldwide. He is a Master of Traditional empty handed forms, weapons forms, San Shou (Chinese kickboxing) and Qi Gong (Internal breathing exercises strengthening organs and regulating breathing).

Shifu Heng Yi

Shifu Heng Yi is a 35th Generation Disciple of Shifu Yang. Shifu Heng Yi has been training for many years and has studied under several Masters in the UK and China’s Shaolin Temple building a strong foundation and skill level. In 2006 Shifu Heng Yi became a Disciple to Shifu Yang preserving the knowledge that has been passed down.

Shifu Shi Heng Yi is a Master of Traditional empty handed forms, weapons forms,  San Shou (Instructing only for health and self defence) and Qi Gong (Internal breathing exercises strengthening organs and regulating breathing).

Read the History of Shaolin and Chen Tai Chi

Why train with us?

Shaolin Culture are promoters of Traditional Shaolin martial arts.

We teach;

Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu;

• Traditional Forms: Xiao Hong Quan, Da Hong Quan, Tong Bei Quan etc…
• Weapons: Gun, Dao, Jian, Da Dao(Guan Dao), Liang Jie Gun etc…
• Qi Gong: Ba Duan Jing, Yi Jin Jing etc…

Chen Style Tai Chi;

• Traditional Forms
• Lao Jia (Yi Lu, Er Lu)
• Tai Ji Sword
• Pushing Hands (Tui Shou)
• Qi Gong

San Shou (Chinese kick boxing) for health and self defence;

• Self Defence, punches, kicks, defensive maneuvers
• Shuai Jiao (throwing)
• Pad Work
• Sparring

Students training at Shaolin Culture will learn an array of martial arts exercises to develop stamina, flexibility, self defence, stability, confidence, relaxation and mental wellbeing. All of these traits will help to build a stronger mind and body.

Shaolin Culture has students from all walks of life and all ages. Our classes are designed to cater for all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced, from Children to Adults so no matter what your level or age, Shaolin Culture have classes for you.

Our teachers are friendly, professional and easy to approach, as are our students. The atmosphere within each class is open, friendly and ego free with a mixture of students at all levels.

You can read our Students Testimonials to gain a better understanding of what training at Shaolin Culture is like.

How to join?

We understand that attending a class for the first time can be intimidating but at Shaolin Culture we welcome all visitors and new comers with open arms.

Your first lesson will be absolutely free so you can experience training at our school with no pressure or obligation to return if you feel it’s not right for you.

We welcome you to attend any of our classes listed in our timetable at any of our school location.

We advise that you to wear loose clothing which allows for ease of movement and comfortable shoes.

For full details view our class information page.

Use our contact page if you have any questions. All enquiries are welcome.