Kung Fu. for the modern world.
MORE THAN A FITNESS PROGRAM. A PRACTICE.
Fitness shouldn’t be boring or isolating. And martial arts shouldn’t be exclusive or toxic.
At New Orleans Shaolin, our adult group classes are designed to be fun, interactive, and supportive.
Fitness requires commitment. See why our practitioners enjoy dedicating themselves to this path of transformation.
The Way of Shaolin.
Mentally Stimulating Exercise
Our curriculum of martial routines lets you move at a personal pace through various styles of kung fu, often inspired by animals and the natural world. These "forms" must be memorized and then precisely performed to embody the style.
Community
Meet people from all walks of life interested in movement and self-development. Partner work like bag striking and sparring is a fun, new way of interacting. Level-specific, small-group learning encourages camaraderie and cooperation as you work together toward advancement. There's also a national network of fellow schools that interact at tournaments and workshops.
Mind/Body Connection
Shaolin Kung Fu is ultimately an energy art. To harness the body's energy, we must calm our minds and feel deeply. We must be present with movement and our breath so we can embody our intention. As you become more connected, you start to see the benefits in all other aspects of your life.
Authentic Ancient Art
"Shaolin" is the name for a network of Buddhist and Daoist temples in ancient China that incorporated martial arts as part of their path of cultivation. This unique blend of practices has been passed from teacher to student for hundreds of years.
Knowledgeable Instructors
Head instructors, Sifu Sam and Sifu Brian, are both 4th degree black belts in this art, as well as certified personal trainers.They use modern fitness principles to teach the art safely and effectively.
Self Defense
The root of all martial arts is personal safety. We practice striking, kicking, and hands-on joint attacks like other self defense classes. Rather than focusing on violence and fear, however, we believe these important skills can be learned in a fun, healthy way. Empower yourself!
OUR CLASSES AND SERVICES
Kung Fu
Powerful stances, forms ("katas"), traditional weapons, sparring, strength/cardio exercises, and self-defense work.
Tai Chi
A gentle, internally-focused practice to open the joints, relieve chronic tension, and feel energy-flow. Recommended initially as a therapeutic health practice, or for meditation. Learn the Yang style 64-posture form and eventually more!
Personal Fitness Instruction
Build strength safely at any level with the focus on mind/body connection, multi-joint lifts, and full range of motion.
Kids Kung Fu
The same traditional training as the adult classes but at a slower pace. Focused on fun with fitness, achieving goals, and physical literacy.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING
Since starting my training there earlier this year, I’ve made a number of friends, become stronger mentally and physically, and am seeing positive effects from my Kung Fu practices manifest in other, unexpected parts of my life. On top of all this, it’s just incredibly fun and joyful. Everyone is SO NICE and down to earth. If you’re looking for a fulfilling new hobby in the New Orleans area, I can’t recommend this place enough.
Maggie
PhD Student
For years I shied away from martial arts for fear of the competitive element and fear of personal injury (I’m a musician). However I found that the kung fu program at New Orleans Shaolin-Do is not geared toward competitive fighting, but more towards connection of the body, balance, strength building, and the traditional Shaolin forms. As well, we definitely learn a good deal of self-defense, fighting and sparing techniques in the program.
John
Musician
Great community for learning a martial art. Folks of all ages and abilities. Instructors are attentive, skilled, and excellent at imparting information.
Lisa
