Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts is the Wollongong and Illawarra Martial Arts training facility for learning traditional Shaolin Temple style Kung Fu, Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan.
What You Learn
Shaolin Kung Fu is the 1500 year old external martial art with powerful strikes, kicks, throws, joint locks (Chin'na), sweeps, and techniques to withstand and or block various attacks (iron vest).
Tai Chi Chuan, on the other is an internal martial art that uses internal power, Qi (Chi) and the skill of redirecting an attackers force. Known for it's graceful slow forms or patterns.
Qi Gong is the ancient art of developing internal energy through breath and coordinated movement, for improving health, condition and internal balance (Yin and Yang). Qi Gong is part of both Kung Fu and Tai Chi training.
Life Changing
These are some of the life changing benefits students have reported from their Shaolin Martial Arts training... myself included
Feel powerful, self confident, and optimised for personal performance through practical self-defence, functional fitness, agility, flexibility, and strength training
Reduce stress and improve wellbeing and mindfulness through meditation and breathing techniques tai chi and qi gong.
Prepared for tackling hard goals, and know you have the grit to continue when it gets hard, through Shaolin Kung Fu training that builds your resilience, increases focus, and mental conditioning
Mind, Body and Spirit
Few martial arts can claim their foundation is development of mind, body and spirit.
Shaolin Martial Arts is a truely holistic martial art - developed first and foremost for the health and wellbeing of Shaolin Monks, improving their meditation and focus under the principles of Chan (Zen) Buddhism, Taoism and Qi (Chi - internal life force) with the added benefit of self-defence.
Strong Values and Principles
Among our Shaolin values and principles we live by are; respect, tolerance, acceptance, resilience, self-discipline, humility, loyalty, brotherhood/sisterhood, and always... the pursuit of excellence in ourselves and our Kung Fu.
Your Teacher (Shifu)
Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts is lead by Shifu Darrin Bird, 33rd generation Shaolin lay disciple, his disciple name is "Yong Ling Dao".
Shifu Darrin has been practicing Shaolin Kung Fu for more than 14 years and teaching since 2017. He has an enviable lineage of masters, backed by 1500 years of Shaolin Temple martial arts history.
Join Our Friendly Community
Shaolin Martial Arts is for anyone, from 8 years to 88+. No previous experience required. There is something for all abilities. We have kids kung fu classes for kids from 8-12 years. For adults and teens there are group kung fu classes or personal training. The Tai Chi and Qi Gong group classes suit those looking to de-stress and manage anxiety. They are great for mindfulness, active meditation and less physically demanding and impact on the body.
Expect a friendly and supportive, safe space when you train with Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts family of students. We have a very diverse student base in age, gender diversity, and education and ability. Most students have never trained in a martial art before so they remember what it is like to be a new student.
What Students are Saying
"I've been training with Shifu Darrin for some time. He provides holistic martial arts training. Since I've started Shaolin I have seen an improvement in my physical endurance and mental resilience." - Nilo
"Shifu Darrin's classes are fun, intense workouts and follow traditional Shaolin martial arts techniques. Since starting classes with him I have seen an increase in my fitness and flexibility." - Jarrod
"Shifu works with you individually even in group classes and also explains the real world application of the techniques so it makes sense."
- Selene
Time to start
Your Shaolin Martial Arts journey starts by giving it a go. We recommend the two week trial offer. Just click the button below to start now for $39 for two weeks unlimited training. No lock-in contract and no other commitment to get started.
This is a great trial offer...
Unlimited training for 2 weeks!
Any Questions? If you have questions, please give a call or start head over to our FAQs page. And call if there is anything else you would to ask or discuss before starting training.
For more information about Kung Fu click here, for Tai Chi here. And the links the menu should help with other information like personal training, groups and our schedule.
We look forward to seeing you in training - Amituofo!
Shifu Darrin