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<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="6">Shaolin Kung Fu</font><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="pics/lohan_c_small.gif" width="160" height="155" align="left"></font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="pics/chinna2_small.gif" width="115" height="160" align="right">Shaolin
Kung Fu as taught at the Wujido Institute in Dallas is the product of years
of research under four different masters and countless hours of personal sacrifice
and study into the history, background, methods, and techniques of this famous
martial art.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Our brand of Shaolin Kung Fu is a
synthesis of four Shaolin systems; two Chinese Shaolin, (northern and southern),
one Okinawan (Shorin-Ryu), and one Indian (Vajra-Mukti). Vajra-Mukti is the
true ancestor style of Shaolin. This unique approach in Wujido takes the student
on a survey of the best of Shaolin styles through the centuries. These four
systems make for a more complete training experience involving all elements
of training, health, fitness, self-defense, sport, and spiritual cultivation.
This training is great for the whole family.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img src="pics/tiger_a_small.gif" width="95" height="155" align="right">A
Wujido student's self-defense repertoire includes not only striking techniques,
but also techniques for controlling an attacker using wristbends, throwing an
attacker, and ground fighting.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="5"><img src="pics/chinna1_small.gif" width="90" height="170" align="left">Typical
Class</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">No two classes are the same at Wujido.
At white and yellow belt level, basic techniques and skills are taught as part
of a continuum. Nevertheless, a typical Shaolin class starts with warm-ups for
everyone. Then there might be conditioning drills, such as jumping in place,
tiger races, or extended horse stance.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">After this the entire class may drill
in the basic punches, kicks and blocks. Absolute beginners will be taken aside
at this point to be shown the basics by an instructor. Correct form in the basics
is considered essential at Wujido, for the delivery of power and for the prevention
of injuries. Students of every rank must spend a fair amount of class time drilling
in the basics.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Then the class might be divided into
subclasses for the various ranks, to learn or practice forms specific to their
rank.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Finally, many classes end with sparring
or self-defense lessons. Sparring gives students a chance to spar with others
of similar skill levels. Self-defense lessons give students the opportunity
to become comfortable at dealing with dangerous situations that might arise
in everyday life. Students learn how to develop a commanding persona to ward
off would be attackers, and how to remain aware and unruffled when accosted
on the street.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Most classes are very strenuous throughout
the entire hour allotted. Students are encouraged to push themselves hard, but
they are also encouraged to sit and rest for a bit if they become woozy or nauseated
due to exertion.</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="5">Ranking</font></p>
<p><font face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ranking in Shaolin is by colored
belts. Each student starts with a white belt. Students are closely monitored
by the instructors, and especially by Dr. Harkins, to determine when it is time
to test for the next belt. Therefore, there is no set timeline for promotion
to higher rank.</font></p>
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