shaolin warrior path curriculum
Shaolin warrior path curriculum is the most authentic martial arts online training
year 1 (level 1)
shaolin warrior path curriculum
The curriculum is based on Shifu Shi Yanjun‘s 35 years of expertise and research in the Martial Arts field. You will only be a complete Martial Artist when you understand that at a high level, there are no styles, only Kung Fu.
Only one style is not enough to help you achieve mastery but a combination of styles. The human body is very complex and its training requires strength, power, Qi, speed, movement, and stillness. There is the saying: “The mind understands but the body cannot follow”.
shaolin warrior path curriculum content
Inside the online membership, you have access to a structured path, personalised feedback on your practice from Shifu Shi Yanjun, ask questions and receive video answers, and be on a professional path for Martial Arts.
Month 1
- The importance of exercise
- Body posture
- Warm-Up exercises
- Stance Training
- Shaolin Traditional Culture (Buddhism) – Bonus

The importance of Exercise
- Why is movement so important?
- What is the solution to avoiding health risks?
- Active rest position
- Walking
- Running
- Consider stretching
- Strength training
- It’s all about balance
Body Posture
- Posture matters
- What does posture mean?
- The problems with bad posture
- How can I check my posture?
- The importance of head and spine alignment
- What is good posture?
- How can I improve my posture? (*Including practical stances from Shaolin Quan, Meihua Quan, and Wing Chun Quan)
- Body relaxation
Warm-up exercises
- Stretching (neck, shoulders, torso, back, hamstrings, knees, and ankles)
- Core body movements (monkey and elephant walk, practice and medical benefits)
- Planks (health benefits, muscles work, 10 plank variations, how to improve plank time, risks and common mistakes)
- Push-ups (health benefits, muscles work, 7 push-ups variations, how to improve push-ups, risks and common mistakes)
- Jumping (medical benefits, skipping rope and 360 turn jump)
Stance training
For each type of stance we will discuss why do we do the stance, how to practice, the muscle involved, precautions to avoid injuries, breathing during stance practice, demo, and practice.
- Kung Fu Greetings
- Introduction – Stances in Martial Arts
- Ma Bu (马步 – Horse Stance)
- Gong Bu (弓步 – Bow and Arrow Stance)
- Pu Bu (扑步 – Crouch or Flat Stance)
- Xie Bu (歇步 – Resting or Twist Stance)
- Xu Bu (虚步 – Empty Stance)
BONUS: SHAOLIN TRADITIONAL CULTURAL LESSONS WITH SHIFU SHI YANJUN
Shaolin Traditional Culture is a unique method of thinking. It is not a religion. It judges the facts not by analysing but by personal feelings, which directly communicate with the essence of outward things.
Lesson 1: Shaolin Traditional Culture Introduction
Lesson 2: Shaolin Culture in China
Lesson 3: Bodhidharma
Lesson 4: Bodhidharma and Huike
Month 2
- Qigong & Qi
- Qigong breathing for health
- meihua quan stances
- Shaolin Traditional Culture (Buddhism) – Bonus
Month 2 includes a TIMETABLE on implementing the topics taught, five ASSIGNMENTS, and MEIHUA QUAN STANCES WORKBOOK. The workbook contains EXPLANATION, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the practice achieves the highest standard.

qigong & qi
- Qigong introduction
- Qigong taboos
- Qigong and martial arts
- Qigong and Yin & Yang theory
- Qi introduction
- Qi training and nature
- Types of Qi
- Dantian
qigong breathing for health
- Breathing introduction
- Dantian breathing benefits
- Qigong and healing
- Six breathing types (demonstration, instruction, and theory): He, Xu, Hu, Xi (4), Chui, and Xi (1).
meihua quan stances
The Meihua Quan stances are Qigong stances that correlate the body alignment with meridians and breathing.
- Da Shi (Lungs and Large Intestine)
- Shun Shi (Kidney and Bladder)
- Ao Shi (Liver and Gall Bladder)
- Xiao Shi (Heart, Pericardium, Small Intestine, and Triple Burner)
- Bai Shi (Stomach and Spleen)
BONUS: SHAOLIN TRADITIONAL CULTURAL LESSONS WITH SHIFU SHI YANJUN
Lesson 1: History of Shaolin Chinese Culture
Lesson 2: Shaolin Temple & Warrior Monks
Lesson 3: Shaolin Traditional Teachings
Month 3
- Basic Fist Forms
- Stands Training
- Shaolin Combination Techniques
- Introduction to Acupoints – Bonus
Month 3 includes a CHALLENGE for the Shaolin Warrior Path.

basic fist forms
- Fist (Form a fist; Fist Parts; Stationary fists; Fists in movement)
- Palm (Intro; Types of palms; Parts of the palm; Stationary palms; Palms in movement)
- Hook (Intro with reference for Acupuncture Meridians; How to form a hook; Parts of the hook; Varieties of hooks)
- Claw (Tiger, Eagle, Dragon, Mantis, and 7 Star claws)
stands training
The purpose of stand training is to seek movement in stillness where the harmonious and smooth circulation of blood and Qi are achieved. The stand is correlated with breathing in movement.
- Hunyuan Stand
- Siping Stand
- Concentration of Mind
SHAOLIN COMBINATIONS TECHNIQUES
Combination techniques include balance, leaps, overturning, folds, spins, and footwork. They develop coordination, flexibility, speed, muscle elasticity, balance in motion, and control or utilize inertia in motion.
- Introduction
- Ma Bu – Gong Bu technique
- Ma Bu – Gong Bu technique with sound
- Pu Bu with arms coordination
- Rush a fist stamping – beating a tiger
Single handwheel smash a fist
BONUS: Introduction to acupoints
Identify the location of the Baihui (GV20 Governing Vessel Meridian), Hui Yin (CV1 Conception Vessel Meridian), Ming Men (GV4 Governor Vessel Meridian), Shen Shu (BL23 Bladder Meridian), and Yong Quan (KI1 Kidney Meridian) acupoints.

Month 4
- Hand and Eyes Training
- Wu Bu Quan (五步拳)
Month 4 includes SHAOLIN WU BU QUAN WORKBOOK. The workbook includes the routine step-by-step EXPLANATION, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice to the highest standard.

Hand & Eyes training
The hand-eye training aims to increase the flexibility of the tendons and ligaments. The movement involves hardness and softness, tightness and looseness.
- Shoulders relaxation techniques
- Wrist movement (coordinate the eyes training with wrist and hands)
- Leading eyes training with both hands
wu bu quan (五步拳)
Wu Bu Quan is the first Shaolin Quan fist form.
- Demonstration of the form
- Fist forms included in the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
- Challenge – perform Wu Bu Quan both sides for brain body coordination
Month 5 content
Lian Huan Quan (连环拳)
Month 5 includes SHAOLIN LIAN HUAN QUAN WORKBOOK. The workbook contains the routine step-by-step EXPLANATION, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice to the highest standard.

lian huan quan (连环拳)
Lian Huan Quan is the second Shaolin Quan fist form.
- Demonstration of the form
- Fist forms included in the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 6 content
- Waist Training
- Shaolin 1 Duanwei Routine
Month 6 includes PDFs for WAIST TRAINING exercises.

Waist training
In martial arts, waist flexibility is crucial as leg flexibility. The waist must be as supple as a snake. Practicing martial arts without a flexible waist, you will never achieve mastery level.
- Waist training introduction
- Waist anatomy and physiology
- Bending the waist forward
- Bending the waist sideward
- Turning the waist
- Twisting the waist
- Overturning the waist
- Spring and swing the waist
shaolin 1 duan routine
Shaolin 1st Duan routine form is taught to allow the student to 6 months preparing for the official Duanwei examination (optional). We advise also finding a practice partner for the duilian section.
- Demonstration of the form
- Fist forms included in the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Breathing

* Forms grading does not require an additional fee.
official grading - optional
The grading starts at the end of month 6. Grading and receiving feedback are essential for progress. If your grade is above 8 points, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
On the Facebook Inner Circle will be given full details on the grading procedure. Shifu Shi Yanjun will coach your practice, and give you personalised feedback.
If you have misunderstandings or questions, please type #AskShifu.
Month 7
- Wing Chun Basics
- Wing Chun Xiao Nian Tou Routine

wing chun basics
- What is Wing Chun?
- The Basic Principle of Wing Chun: Simplicity, Directness, Economy of movement, Minimum Strength, and Practicality
- Basics of Wing Chun: Centerline, Stance, Fist, Palm, Legs, Step, Force, Breathing.
xiao nian tou form
Xiao Nian Tou (Mandarin) or Sil Lum Tao (Cantonese) is the first fist form of Wing Chun Quan. The form focus is to improve balance, cultivating force and Qi, strength, and flexibility in the wrist joints.
- Demonstration of the form
- Fist forms included in the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 8
Meihua Quan Wushi Routine
Month 8 includes MEIHUA QUAN WUSHI WORKBOOK. The workbook includes the routine step-by-step EXPLANATION, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice to the highest standard.

meihua quan wushi form
The first form of Meihua Quan is called Wushi and consists of transitions between five static stances with dynamic movements.
- Demonstration of the form
- Fist forms included in the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Practical applications in pair practice
- Breathing
Month 9
Chen Style Taiji 8 Steps Routine
Month 9 includes CHEN STYLE TAIJIQUAN 8 STEPS ROUTINE WORKBOOK. The workbook contains the routine step-by-step EXPLANATION, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice to the highest standard.

CHEN style taiji 8 steps form
The 8 steps form is an introductory form for the Chen Style Taiji Quan and consists of 8 steps using soft and hard movements correlated with breathing.
- Demonstration of the form
- Fist forms included in the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 10
Footwork in Martial Arts
Month 10 includes PDFs for FOOTWORK in martial arts, including the ANATOMY of the kicks and BREATHING.

footwork in martial arts
Front kick
Oblique kick
Sideward kick
Outward swing
Inward swing
Backward kick
Snap kick
Month 11
Sanda (Shaolin Boxing) Basics
Month 11 includes Sanda, each basic skill includes training with Shifu assignments.

sanda (Shaolin Boxing) basics
The steps, punches, and kicks include combat applications techniques and correlate the skills with breathing. In addition, practice with Shifu videos for every skill.
- Sanda Introduction
- Sanda Greetings & Basics
- Basic Steps
- Basic Punches
- Basic Kicks
Month 12
- Shaolin Quan 1 Duanwei Duilian Routine
- Shaolin Quan 1 Duanwei Combat Applications
Month 12 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 1 DUAN DUILIAN ROUTINE & SHAOLIN QUAN 1 DUAN COMBAT APPLICATIONS WORKBOOK. The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard—assignments for the Qigong section.

shaolin QUAN 1 DUAN DUILIAN ROUTINE
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
shaolin QUAN 1 DUAN COMBAT APPLICATIONS
- Demonstration
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing

Duanwei Grading
Duanwei is a Ranking system used to evaluate the professional level of Martial Arts practitioners. Shaolin Quan Duanwei grading includes three forms: Shaolin Duan Routine, Shaolin Duan Duilian (pairs) Routine, and Shaolin Duan Combat Applications.
Shifu Shi Yanjun credentials:
- First Class Coach Certification Chinese Wushu Association
- First Class Referee Certification General Administration of Sports of China
You will receive a formal Duanwei Certification from the Shaolin Temple Yunnan and International Shaolin Wushu Federation.
*The grading is optional and requires the student to be 18 years of age minimum. Duanwei’s grading fee is included in the membership plan.
year 2 (level 2)
associate certified trainer
Associate Certified Trainer Certification is achievable after the Official Grading of Level 2 and includes the following routines: Shaolin Tong Bei Quan, Shaolin Qi Xing Quan, and Shaolin 2 Duan Taolu (Duilian & Combat Applications included).

Month 1
Shaolin Tong Bei Quan Routine Part I
Month 1 includes SHAOLIN TONG BEI QUAN ROUTINE WORKBOOK PART I (first 18 movements). The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN TONG BEI QUAN ROUTINE part I
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 2
Shaolin Tong Bei Quan Routine Part II
Month 2 includes SHAOLIN TONG BEI QUAN ROUTINE WORKBOOK PART II (remaining 18 movements). The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN TONG BEI QUAN part II
- How to Improve the Routine
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 3
Shaolin Qi Xing Quan Routine Part I
Month 3 includes SHAOLIN QI XING QUAN ROUTINE WORKBOOK PART I (1 to 23 movements). The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN QI XING QUAN ROUTINE part I
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 4
Shaolin Qi Xing Quan Routine Part II
Month 4 includes SHAOLIN QI XING QUAN ROUTINE WORKBOOK PART II (24 to 45 movements). The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN QI XING QUAN ROUTINE part II
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
- How to Improve the Routine
Month 5
Shaolin Quan 2 Duanwei Routine Part I
Month 5 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 2 DUANWEI ROUTINE WORKBOOK PART I (1 to 12 movements). The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN QUAN 2 duan ROUTINE part I
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 6
- Shaolin Quan 2 Duanwei Routine Part II
- Shaolin Quan 2 Duanwei Combat
Month 6 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 2 DUANWEI ROUTINE WORKBOOK PART II (13 to 21 movements), and SHAOLIN QUAN 2 DUANWEI COMBAT WORKBOOK. The workbooks contain step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN QUAN 2 duan ROUTINE part II
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
SHAOLIN QUAN 2 duan COMBAT APPLICATIONS
Month 7
Shaolin Quan 2 Duanwei Duilian Routine
Month 7 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 2 DUANWEI DUILIAN ROUTINE WORKBOOK. The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN QUAN 2 duan DUILIAN
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
year 2 (level 3)
certified trainer
Certified Trainer Certification is achievable after the Official Grading of Level 3 and includes the following routines: Shaolin Da Hong Quan, Wu Xing Ba Fa, and Shaolin 3 Duan Taolu (Duilian & Combat Application included).

Month 8
Shaolin Da Hong Quan Routine
Month 8 includes SHAOLIN DA HONG QUAN ROUTINE WORKBOOK. The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN DA HONG QUAN ROUTINE
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 9
Shaolin Wu Xing Ba Fa Routine
Month 9 includes SHAOLIN WU XING BA FA Routine Workbook. The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN wu xing ba fa ROUTINE
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 10
Shaolin Quan 3 Duanwei Routine Part I
Month 10 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 3 DUANWEI Routine Workbook Part I. The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN quan 3 duan ROUTINE part i
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
Month 11
- Shaolin Quan 3 Duanwei Routine Part II
- Shaolin Quan 3 Duanwei Combat Applications
Month 11 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 3 DUANWEI Routine Workbook Part II, and SHAOLIN QUAN 3 DUANWEI COMBAT APPLICATIONS. The workbooks contain step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN quan 3 duan ROUTINE part iI
Demonstration of the form
Stances included in the form
Dynamics of the form
Technical aspects of the form
Breathing
SHAOLIN quan 3 duan COMBAT APPLICATIONS
Demonstration
Breathing
Sequence 1
Sequence 2
Sequence 3
Month 12
Shaolin Quan 3 Duanwei Duilian Routine
Month 12 includes SHAOLIN QUAN 3 DUANWEI DUILIAN Routine Workbook. The workbook contains step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

SHAOLIN quan 3 duan duilian ROUTINE
- Demonstration of the form
- Stances included in the form
- Dynamics of the form
- Technical aspects of the form
- Breathing
bonus released in year 3
- xiao hong quan routine
- yin shou gun (staff form) routine
The bonus includes SHAOLIN XIAO HONG QUAN Routine Workbook and YIN SHOU GUN Routine Workbook. The workbooks contain step-by-step EXPLANATIONS, BREATHING, and ASSIGNMENTS to ensure the routine practice is to the highest standard.

*The grading of the routines is included in the Shaolin Warrior membership fees.