A calling from Shifu to the few who will spread the light of Shaolin as living legends…
HOW YOU CAN POTENTIALLY BECOME AN OFFICIAL SHAOLIN MASTER AND MAYBE EVEN BUILD OUT YOUR OWN “BRANCH” OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE IN YOUR COUNTRY…
… TO GIFT YOURSELF AS WELL AS YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH AN EVERLASTING SOURCE OF VIGOR, POWER AND
ENLIGHTENMENT.
Written with Qi By Shifu Shi Yanjun.
[Translated from Chinese by Shi Hengyi, disciple of Shifu Shi Yanjun, Head Coach at the Shaolin Temple Poland, the official branch of the Shaolin Temple.]
Dear future Shaolin disciple,
If you dream of becoming a powerful, vigorous and balanced Shaolin Master… to turn your own “universe” into a space that is every bit as pure, calm and beautiful as the Shaolin Temple itself — a sacred refuge of peace in a world that is torn by war, quiet suffering and violence…
Then the Shaolin Apprenticeship can give you the “magic weapon” that has already helped several of my students to achieve this.
WHAT IS THE SHAOLIN APPRENTICESHIP?
If you meet the qualifications required to be my official Apprentice (which I will tell you about in a minute)…
I will guide you step-by-step to represent the next generation of official Shaolin Masters, alongside a select few Shaolin Warriors who are on the same journey as you.
This is a trial by fire, and if you pass it… then you will receive the rare 3rd Duanwei Shaolin certification by the International Shaolin Wushu Federation, one of the highest bodies of grading for Shaolin Kung Fu…
… which allows you to open your own school and be officially recognized worldwide as a true Shaolin Warrior.
You will be on the path to becoming officially certified and recognized as a Shaolin Master…
And at last, once I decide that you are ready…
… you will be reborn. As a new disciple of the Shaolin Temple, I will give you a unique monastic name.
No other Temple has the power to do this — as no other digital platform is officially endorsed by the original Shaolin Temple in Henan, the International Shaolin Wushu Federation and the International Meihua Quan Federation.
In the Apprenticeship, you will not only access the entire 1500-year-old Yin-Yang Training Path that has forged all the powerful, calm and vigorous Shaolin Masters that came before you…
And you will not only be guided through it step-by-step, from beginner level to highly advanced…
But you will also be working towards the enlightened, meditative state of a true master — to attain the deep, glowing presence of everlasting calm, grounded power and serene mindfulness.
The Apprenticeship is for those who wish to have the surging power, athleticism and Fire-Qi of a Shaolin Warrior…
As well as the deep calmness of the enlightened master, who flows effortlessly into all his actions on a smooth wave of energy and inspiration.
In this state of being, life can become easy, to the point where you might even have to sleep on a wooden board to make it harder for yourself.
I will show you how we Shaolin Masters practice Martial Arts to tap deeper into our Chan Meditation, so that we can use it as a magic weapon.
Although we are a lineage of Warriors, we seek to bring humanity into true peace — not war.
And it does not matter to me if you think you are not “good enough,” too old or too injured to become a Shaolin Master — if you believe in our mission, if your heart is pure, and if you are dedicated to The Path ahead, — then you can become a honorable Shaolin Master who inspires even his most doubtful friends to tap into their true power.
There were times when we accepted students into our gates who were greatly skilled, but who did not have open hearts and the courteousness to help their fellow students…
… and for that reason, we were not interested in letting them stay at the Temple.
But when we meet beginner students with open hearts, courteousness, dedication and respect for the Temple, we pour our blood, sweat and tears into making them honorable masters, — so that every member of our lineage brings honor to the Temple.
And when combined with training in China…
THE SHAOLIN APPRENTICESHIP IS THE PATH TO BECOMING A POWERFUL SHAOLIN MASTER OF THE NEXT GENERATION.
It includes all the martial arts pathways that the Shaolin Master taps into in his pursuit of enlightenment…
To give you an idea:
- It carefully combines the Yin & Yang into one Warrior Path… to not only teach you devastating power and speed, but to also deepen your sense of peace and internal strength… To not only build a strong, flexible and muscular body, but also to release the hidden power of your internal body, the breath, the flow of Qi and blood.
- I will guide you through the most powerful and respected styles of Kung Fu – (such as Shaolin, Meihua Quan, Taiji Quan, Xing Yi Quan, Ba Ji Quan, Ba Guazhang, Qin Na and Wing Chun, to name a few) – from beginner level to highly advanced…
- You will discover how to use Qigong to carefully combine calming meditation with vigorous movements to enter an energizing, yet deeply calming flow…
- Master sitting Qi Gong exercises that will help you achieve complete mind control… to the point where you can tap into deep calm and inner harmony at will… to instantly go from feeling like you’re stuck in a violent ocean storm to feeling more at peace than a meadow of flowers resting in the sunshine.
- Tap into the fire-Qi of Shaolin Kung Fu and Sanda… powerful external practices that strengthen your muscles, make you faster and more energetic, and make you burn with great willpower and warrior spirit. (When combined with “the meditative state,” this practice sets both your Yin & Yang energy on fire to make you feel invigorated, yet deeply calm and mindful at the same time.)
- Discover the invisible stance of the 1000-year-old art called Zhan Zhuang, where you stand still like a tree to take control of your mind and gain the ability to enter a meditative state of complete calm… while also developing stronger legs, higher energy, and greater patience… a crucial trait that all Shaolin Masters MUST possess.
- How an effortless exercise of the ancient Chan (Zen) masters called “the lazy dragon stretching his waist” pulls Qi down from heaven and absorbs it into your body… to lift up your spiritual strength and grant you the mental clarity of a cloudless blue sky.
- How to locate and “activate” all your acupoints to heal your own body of all pain, achieve a smoother flow of blood, breath & Qi, and revitalize your strength from the inside out… at any time, anywhere, without needing needles. (Apprentices with medical issues can receive guidance on how to heal, as I am certified in Qigong healing and Chinese medicine techniques.)
- How to use the “tranquility meditation”, part of the Neigong internal exercises, to achieve deep peace at will.
- Why the cause of all pain lies in thinking that “knowledge” is something authentic.
- The simple secret to using “energy medicine” — the internal healing power that is locked inside of your body, ready to be released with a few simple taps.
- Over 20 videos where we reveal the history of the Shaolin Warrior heritage, hidden within ancient texts…
- Relaxation secrets of ancient self-massage that can free up the blockages of Qi in your body to make you feel calmer, stronger and lighter.
- How anyone can become a Buddha in a moment of enlightenment, where his heart glows with peace, joy and vigor, and is freed from all the poisons of the common man… including greed, laziness, uncontrolled anger, doubt, and illusion.
- The 5 Taboos of Qigong and why they prevent most practitioners from achieving true peace and sustainable vigor (the vigor that still awakens in your body every morning, even when you’re getting “old”)…
- Six ancient breathing techniques to develop stronger muscles and bones, while clearing up the “blockages of Qi” that make you feel stiff or weak.
- How “Qi training” (to build stronger life-force and higher energy) should be adapted to nature, the seasons, the month, as well as your physical conditions…
- How to cure knee pain with knee-healing Qigong.
- How to (step-by-step) tap into the secret forms of Meihua Quan — an almost 4000-year-old martial art that only true Shaolin Masters are entitled to teach — to reach the balance of Yin & Yang. (This ancient art is the core of our Yin-Yang Warrior path… combining the smooth, graceful movements of the serpent with the explosive Qi of the tiger… to help you tap into a vigorous, yet deeply calming flow.)
What’s more, you will learn Wu Bu Quan… Lian Huan Quan Talou… Crossed Legs meditation… How to master the 5 claw techniques… Powerful Shaolin Combination techniques… 5 chants to calm the mind during prayer and meditation… and much more…
In fact, Apprentices have more than enough training material to become some of the most skilled and knowledgeable Kung Fu Warriors on earth… and more is uploaded each month.
I will send you several new video lessons for your training every month, which will be translated into English by my Western disciples so that you can easily follow along. All you need to access this material is a phone and a small space to practice, such as a bedroom floor.
If you have any questions during your training, you can ask your fellow apprentices and my honorable disciples inside the temple that they’ve created in the “internet world,” — where they are constantly answering students’ questions in great detail.
But most importantly…
IF YOU WANT TO WIELD THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE’S “MAGIC WEAPON” OF INFINITE VIGOR AND EVERLASTING PEACE…
WHICH HAS BEEN FORGED BY WARRIORS, SAINTS AND GRANDMASTERS FOR 1,500 YEARS, THEN…
You must set aside time for practice.
How much time?
Well, becoming a Shaolin Master will not happen overnight.
Kung Fu means, “hard work over a long period of time.”
If this annoys you, then the path to becoming a Shaolin Master is not for you.
However, if you can set aside a few minutes per day for practice, then your effort will eventually compound, and you will have great potential to succeed in becoming a powerful, vital and skilled Master.
Practice once a day for at least 10 minutes.
You can go at your own pace and test your skills through an official Duanwei grading when you are ready.
Some of our forms will require a small space to practice…
While other forms are invisible and can be done at work, or even in bed before sleep (like one of our “Yin” practices which helps your mind and body fall into deep rest.)
As long as you stay consistent and patient, then you can eventually wield the “magic weapon” of Shaolin.
WHAT IS THE “MAGIC WEAPON” OF THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE?
It is not a fist nor sword, nor a kick which can strike through wood.
The magic weapon refers to the original goal of the Shaolin Temple and our long lineage of Warriors: “the meditative state.”
Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Chan Buddhism, which translates into, “meditative state Buddhism.”
We have developed our martial arts forms not only for self-defense and fitness, but to deepen our meditation and enter a permanent state of ever-lasting peace and mindfulness — like a Buddha.
The Shaolin Master carries this meditation into every task, every room… every single movement.
He glows with sunbright joy and calmness at all times as if he were being bathed in infinite light, freed from all feelings of stress, doubt and weakness.
Many students want to understand the mystery behind this masterful aura, but they can not.
It requires an open heart, a pure mind freed from illusion, and years of dedication to a master of magic meditation.
Every single time you practice, whether it be Shaolin Kung Fu or Soft Qigong, work towards a calm mind that rests completely in the emptiness, so that you may achieve the meditative state and begin tapping into it and harnessing its power at will.
Work towards coordinating your mind with your body, your eyes with your feet, your feet with your hands — and harmonize the flow of Qi that runs through your whole being.
When you can open up your hands, visualize a ball of Qi, and at once feel its warmth glowing and burning in your hands, you wield the magic weapon of Shaolin.
The most crucial part of being able to wield this weapon is not talent or skill.
In fact…
Over 600 students from all over the world — many of whom joined us as complete beginners — have joined the Shaolin Apprenticeship to reach mastery together as one family.
Several of them have also received an official Duanwei grading.
After only 1 year of walking this lifelong path, they have achieved astonishing transformations, become more fit, powerful and skilled — more virtuous, — and achieved greater calm and confidence.
Such as my student Tsvetan, who reports to us after 11 months of training.
“Next week I start my 12th month of training of the Shaolin Warrior path, and I’d like to share that I feel much more energised, stable and strong. I don’t feel pain anywhere, unlike before. My mind is sharper, I feel much more concentrated and anxiety free! Thank you, Shifu, for developing this wonderful journey for all of us! Thank you for your non-stop guidance, teachings and wisdom!”
– Tsvetan.
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Now we are awaiting him at the Shaolin Temple in Chengdu (which has just reopened after 3 years), where I have prepared special, secret Kung Fu teachings that will suit him very well.
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There is also Meghan, who has been training the mind, body and spirit in harmony as an Apprentice for almost 2 years, and who recently won third place in an official Shaolin Temple online competition after 4 months of training.
“For a long time, I had been searching for something – a practice, fitness program, sport or martial art – that resonates with me on the three levels of body, mind and spirit. Discovering Shaolin Temple Yunnan’s Online Apprenticeship program finally offered an end to my long search. I feel whole when I practice the techniques and methods. Shaolin has taught me, and continues to teach me, how to work on my body, mind and spirit in harmony, with the importance of balance.”
– Meghan.
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Another inspiring Apprentice is Augustin, who achieved a great transformation even though he previously thought he was too injured and too old to train.
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If you qualify to partake in our lineage, then your fellow Shaolin Apprentices will happily support, guide and empower you on your journey to wielding the “magic weapon” of Shaolin as a true master.
Our Lineage of Shaolin Warriors is a Family, Bound not by blood, but by Qi.
Our heritage is like an ancient tree that absorbs revitalizing energy from the core of the earth and the heavens, granting long, peaceful and vigorous lives to all of our students who are like “branches” on the tree.
The roots of our training run as deep as the roots of any lineage on earth, as us Masters view all our disciples as our own sons and daughters.
In Shaolin culture, when you dedicate yourself to become someone’s disciple, you commit to them like family, and you cannot become someone else’s disciple afterward.
The word Shifu means, “master and father.”
As Shifu, I am not only responsible for creating good fighters, but good members of society.
I will pass on all my virtues, powers, wisdom and skills to my disciples, so that they can represent me and the legacy of the Shaolin Temple as the next generation of warriors.
You Can Help Me Fulfill the Mission of The Shaolin Temple By Becoming The Next Generation’s Shaolin Master
Here’s how it works:
My apprentices can train with me for a lifetime as the next lineage of Shaolin Warriors, even if they cannot live permanently in China.
My most outstanding Apprentices will get officially certified, become respected Shaolin Masters, and eventually be able to open their own official Shaolin Temples in their country… … spreading the invigorating light of Shaolin across the whole world! And of course, they will receive a great amount of support from us in doing so.
Our lineage will install honor, discipline and reverence into humanity…
… reverence for the magic we all have within us, the potential of every man and woman to have the heart of a Buddha, and the body & mind of a warrior.
Whoever joins the Apprenticeship joins us on our mission, which we will carry out across centuries and millennia.
If you are qualified to become my apprentice, based on the descriptions I have written in this letter, (willingness to work, dedication and a pure heart being of utmost importance)…
Then I will ask you to make an offering to show your commitment.
Like us Shaolin Monks, you will be throwing coins into the sacred pond of the Buddha, to show your respect and devotion, and to pray in the name of what you love.
You see, we Shaolin Masters spend all our money and our entire lives on building, serving and honoring the Temple. Every single grain of rice that we buy is for ourselves and our students so that we can serve the Temple with vigor.
Therefore, we have no thoughts about money, but only thoughts about the Temple.
And to uphold the honor of our lineage, our Apprentices show their devotion by throwing coins into the pond, recognizing that the whole fortune of the Temple is reinvested into the good fortune of its students, and the expanding of the Shaolin Temple Yunnan across the whole world.
Remember that our Shaolin Temple is the only one that is officially endorsed by the original Shaolin Temple in Henan, China — which trains foreigners and which uses the “internet world.”
We have nothing but respect for the other Temples which decide to keep their gates closed; they understand very well that they must uphold the authenticity and honor of the Shaolin lineage.
We understand this too, so every official Apprentice “throws coins into the pond” to show that they are devoted to our cause.
However, you will not be asked to give away your whole life and livelihood, like a Shaolin Monk — because we understand that people around the world have different circumstances, situations, families and so on.
You can build your branch of the Shaolin Temple in your part of the world, and build it in a way which works harmoniously with your unique environment.
You will be building an ever-flowing source of vigor, inspiration and peace for yourself and all your family. You will be glowing with a calm, masterful presence that intrigues your friends to come and visit your Temple, and to understand the secret to your power.
If you have a pure heart and you wish to reach the “paradise” for yourself and your friends & family, then I would be honored to train you as my official Apprentice.
You can become my Apprentice by giving The Temple 1 of 3 different offerings.
Make sure you are truly devoted before making an offering. Once you “throw your coins into the sacred pond” – you can NOT take them back.
The first of 3 offerings is to give $77 every month. If you ever want to stop training as my Apprentice, you can stop giving $77 per month at any given time, as you are not locked into a contract.
The second form of offering is to give $397 every 6 months.
And the third form of offering — for students who are certain about their dedication and devotion to the Shaolin lineage — is to give $727 every year.
- Study under the #1 Shaolin Master, Shifu Shi Yanjun
- Train with an inner circle of Shaolin Apprentices from one family
- Wield the “magic weapon” of the calm and powerful meditative states
- Balance the Yin & Yang energies to unlock the holistic power of your being
- Help Shifu and the Temple liberate the world from suffering
- Become a true, certified Shaolin Master
- Tap into your body’s natural energy medicine and become your own doctor
- Study under the #1 Shaolin Master, Shifu Shi Yanjun
- Train with an inner circle of Shaolin Apprentices from one family
- Wield the “magic weapon” of the calm and powerful meditative states
- Balance the Yin & Yang energies to unlock the holistic power of your being
- Help Shifu and the Temple liberate the world from suffering
- Become a true, certified Shaolin Master
- Tap into your body’s natural energy medicine and become your own doctor
- Study under the #1 Shaolin Master, Shifu Shi Yanjun
- Train with an inner circle of Shaolin Apprentices from one family
- Wield the “magic weapon” of the calm and powerful meditative states
- Balance the Yin & Yang energies to unlock the holistic power of your being
- Help Shifu and the Temple liberate the world from suffering
- Become a true, certified Shaolin Master
- Tap into your body’s natural energy medicine and become your own doctor
- Receive a personal letter from Shifu Shi Yanjun.
Amituofo.
Written with QI by Shifu Shi Yanjun,
Head Coach of the Shaolin Warrior Monks of Shaolin Temple Yunnan, China. 34th Generation Disciple Shaolin Warrior Monk & 17th Generation Disciple Traditional Heritage of Meihua Quan
Translated from Chinese by Shi Hengyi, disciple of Shifu Shi Yanjun, 35th Generation Shaolin Warrior Disciple & 18th Generation Disciple Traditional Heritage of Meihua Quan. Head Coach of Shaolin Temple Poland.
P.S. An IMPORTANT note from Shi Hengyi, disciple of Shifu Shi Yanjun:
Hey, I just wanted to tell you quickly that even if this might feel out of reach, I believe in you.
Today, I am a Shaolin Master with my own Temple branch in Poland… but just 4 years ago before going to the Temple, I was just a kid practicing Kung Fu in my garden who dreamt of one day visiting the official Shaolin Temple in China.
I actually thought I wasn’t “good enough,” that I was too old to achieve it… but looking back now… I did it, and I believe that you can do it too.
Especially since you’re guided by the great Shifu Shi Yanjun who became a Shaolin Master at the young age of 17… And who is now the highest ranked Warrior Monk in the world… the #1 Kung Fu Master… The Vice President of the International Shaolin Wushu Federation… The President of the International Meihua Quan Federation…. Has a 7 Duanwei grading from the Chinese Wushu Association (the only Master in the Shaolin Temple which holds this high certificate… and it’s only granted to Masters who have added major advancements to the development of Chinese Martial Arts)… He is the executive director of Mei Boxing Association, China… He has an 8 Duanwei grading from the Shaolin Wushu Association & Shaolin Wushu Experts Association (No other master you can find online has even surpassed stage 5!!)… over 35+ years of Kung Fu experience…
Well, to sum it up… we have a great master, and I’m excited to see all the great disciples he will forge in his lifetime!
P.P.S From Master Shi Yanbo, another disciple of Yongxin, the Venerable Abbot of Henan Shaolin Temple:
Hi, I also want to leave a personal note to inspire future Shaolin students. I’m a Shaolin Master inside the Apprenticeship, but just 10 years ago I was morbidly obese and a complete beginner in Kung Fu!
Today, I’ve won multiple martial arts competitions, become athletic enough to do splits and high kicks, but most importantly…
… I’ve found my true purpose… and it’s primarily thanks to the Temple and Shifu Shi Yanjun (and I went to China at 42 years old!).
The moment I entered the gates, he could see the pain in my eyes, and he communicated with me heart to heart… even though I didn’t speak Chinese at the time, and he didn’t speak English.
He’ll not only help you become a great martial artist, but a better person, with great discipline, focus, a kind heart, and a brave warrior spirit!
- Study under the #1 Shaolin Master, Shifu Shi Yanjun
- Train with an inner circle of Shaolin Apprentices from one family
- Wield the “magic weapon” of the calm and powerful meditative states
- Balance the Yin & Yang energies to unlock the holistic power of your being
- Help Shifu and the Temple liberate the world from suffering
- Become a true, certified Shaolin Master
- Tap into your body’s natural energy medicine and become your own doctor
- Study under the #1 Shaolin Master, Shifu Shi Yanjun
- Train with an inner circle of Shaolin Apprentices from one family
- Wield the “magic weapon” of the calm and powerful meditative states
- Balance the Yin & Yang energies to unlock the holistic power of your being
- Help Shifu and the Temple liberate the world from suffering
- Become a true, certified Shaolin Master
- Tap into your body’s natural energy medicine and become your own doctor
- Study under the #1 Shaolin Master, Shifu Shi Yanjun
- Train with an inner circle of Shaolin Apprentices from one family
- Wield the “magic weapon” of the calm and powerful meditative states
- Balance the Yin & Yang energies to unlock the holistic power of your being
- Help Shifu and the Temple liberate the world from suffering
- Become a true, certified Shaolin Master
- Tap into your body’s natural energy medicine and become your own doctor
- Receive a personal letter from Shifu Shi Yanjun.