Meet our Shaolin Kung Fu Masters

Our students train with professional Chinese martial art masters here. Shaolin Kung Fu masters are warrior Shaolin monks from the original Chinese Shaolin temple.

For other Kung Fu styles, such as Wing Chun , Tai Chi, Chi Kung, Wu dang, Xingyi, Bagua, Baji, Mantis Boxing, and Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), are taught by highly skilled, top masters with many years of teaching experience.

Our shaolin masters’ names are reserved in a traditional shaolin temple list. In order to maintain high kung fu training standards and performance, our Shaolin kung fu academy reviews the masters’ and translators’ professional skills annually.

The ranking system （Kung Fu Dan Rank）at Shaolin Temple has 9 Dan Rank. The ninth level is the highest someone can achieve in Shaolin Gong Fu. The level can only be awarded after a lifetime of commitment to it. However, if you are determined enough and willing to study for 3 years, you can attain a middle rank of either level three or four.

Masters (Shifu) listed below are traditional Kung Fu masters skilled in the ancient art of Chinese martial arts and historical theory and philosophy:

Headmaster Shi Xing Qing

▪️ Top Tai Chi and Chi Kung Master in China

▪️ 32nd generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

▪️12th-generation descendant of Chinese Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan

▪️ 24th-generation descendant of Chinese Chi Kung - Jin Gang Li Gong

▪️ 7th Dan Rank in Chinese Martial Arts - Awarded by the China Martial Arts Association

▪️ Famous Master in Shaolin Martial Arts Honorary title

▪️Approximately 23 years of Kung Fu teaching experience in Various Kung Fu Disciplines

▪️Committed to the world promotion of Chinese traditional Kung Fu culture .

Brief Introduction: He studied at the original Shaolin Temple from an early age and studied Kung Fu there for a long time, becoming highly skilled in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, various weapons, and Shaolin sparring techniques. Besides Shaolin Kung Fu, the headmaster also specialises in Tai Chi (Chen and Yang Style), Chi Kung, and other Internal Kung Fu, Xing Yi and Ba Gua Palm as well as Mantis Boxing - Our location Yantai city is the birthplace of Mantis boxing . He has been doing extensive research on Chen style Tai Chi for the past decades.

In 1997, Master Xing Qing was sent to help the Chinese government with the restoration of the Southern Shaolin Monastery. After that, Qing traveled all over the world in order to share knowledge with various different styles masters globally and teach Chinese Kung Fu. In the 1st China Shaolin Kung Fu competition, he took first place in Shaolin broadsword and sword forms. In the National Martial Arts Tournament of 1995 year, he won the championship in the 70kg open combat categories that competitors allowed to fight with the style of their choice. In 1996, Qing won the championship in the 75kg open fighting categories and took first place in Shaolin Leopard form in a Chinese martial arts competition held by Liaoning province. He also took part in many other competitions and got great records..In April 2012,he was awarded the 24th-generation descendant of Chinese most famous Bing Jia Secret Skills Senior Internal kung fu by Jin Gang Li Gong federation.In Oct 2016,he achieved 12th-generation descendant of Chinese Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan.

Headmaster is awarded “ Famous Master in Shaolin Martial Arts ”by Henan Dengfeng Shaolin Federation in 2017 Year. Click here for his Kung Fu Certificates and Degree

Besides these achievements, he is Administrative Vice President of the Kunyu Mountain Cultural Research Federation and Vice Managing Deputy President of the Yantai City Martial Arts Association and Deputy of the National People’s Congress of Yantai.

Master Zhang | Shaolin Kung Fu , Wing Chun, Chinese kickboxing, Baji Shifu

32nd Shaolin warrior monks, a National Level One referee of Martial arts Forms & Weapons and Chinese kickboxing, and a national Level One Coach of Martial arts Forms & Weapons and Chinese kickboxing. He is a direct disciple of Shi DeYang, the chief master of the Shaolin Monk corps of original Shaolin monastery. From a young age, he joined the Shaolin Monk Corps and, through many years of training at the original Shaolin Temple, mastered a wide range of Chinese martial arts techniques, including hand-to-hand combat, Application techniques, and weapons,etc.

He has more than 30 years Kung Fu teaching experience. His expertise includes Shaolin Kung Fu & application,Wing chun, Baji Quan & Chinese kick Boxing, Xing Yi Fist , Southern Sword , hard Chi Kung , Tiger Boxing, Leopard Boxing, Monkey Boxing, Crane Chuan, Drunken Boxing, and the use of the three section stick, among others.

In 1999, Master Zhang represented the Shaolin Temple in a performance at Buckingham Palace, which was attended by Queen Elizabeth. This marked the first time Shaolin Kung Fu was showcased in a European country, and the audience was astonished by the spectacular performance.In the following years, Master Zhang participated in exhibitions in France, Australia, Singapore, the United States, and many other countries.He has made significant contributions to the development and dissemination of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chinese culture. He has won numerous championships in both international and domestic traditional martial arts competitions .To date, Master Zhang has taught his Shaolin Kung Fu skills to over a thousand international students worldwide.

Master Shi Yan Bo | Shaolin martial arts and Mantis boxing

34th generation monk of Song Mountain Shaolin Temple. At the temple, he learned traditional Shaolin Gong Fu for two decades . He is currently ranked at level 7 and has many years' experience teaching Kung fu to foreigners and natives. Master Bo is especially skilled in traditional Shaolin martial arts forms and applications and combat as well as Pray mantis Boxing and Taichi.

In addition to rich teaching experiences, he has participated in many international performances. Among other performances, he participated in Shaolin monk demonstration in England, America, and France in 1993. It was at this period that he also taught Chinese Shaolin kung fu to foreign students.During the 3rd national Shaolin competition, he was crowned the winner for Shaolin Luo Han. He was also leading in his staff routine and ranked second for his sword routine.

In his early teenage years, he won the top prize in Shaolin fist, spear and Da Mo sword form at the teenager Martial Arts competition held in the He'nan province. During the International Traditional Martial Arts competitions 2011 held in Yantai, Master Yan Bo achieved 1st position in Shaolin Spear. It was a double win for him in the even that took place on July 24 and August 8 that year. In the September 2015 “Fujing Agriculture Cup” of the International Martial arts Championship of Qingdao city, he received first place in Mantis boxing and double hands sword. In the 2016 traditional Martial Arts competition held by Yantai in August, he achieved first place in Tai Chi, plum blossom Mantis, and Mantis Zhai Yao Yi Lu respectively.

Master Chi | Shaolin Kung Fu , Baji Quan & Traditional Weapons Master

Master Chi has practiced traditional Chinese Kung Fu for over 20 years. He is a National First-Class Martial Arts Athlete and a National First-Class Martial Arts Referee in China.

He specializes in Shaolin Kung Fu, Baji Quan, Long Fist, Praying Mantis, traditional Kung Fu forms as well as their Applications, and weapons, especially sword and spear. His training combines strong fundamentals with power, speed, and body movement.

He has competed in many traditional Kung Fu competitions and achieved excellent results:

2003 – Shandong Provincial Championship: Second Place in Southern Fist and Baji Quan

2004 – Shandong Provincial Kung Fu Forms Championship: First Place in Sword and third Place in Spear

2005 – 21st Shandong Provincial Forms Championship: Third Place in Spear

2007 – Shandong Provincial Kung Fu School Championship: First Place in Spear

2009 – Jiangxi Provincial Forms Competition: First Place in Spear and Sword

2026 August – Traditional Kung Fu Elite Competition in Yantai city: First Place in Long Fist and Spear

Master Chi focuses on traditional Kung Fu fundamentals, forms, Kung Fu's Application and weapons training. He teaches step by step according to each student’s level, helping students improve their technique, strength, coordination, and overall Kung Fu skills.

Master Dong | Chen & Yang Style Tai Chi ,Wudang ShiFu

13th-generation inheritor of Chen Style Tai Chi, 5th Duan Chinese Martial Arts practitioner, and a National Level-2 Martial Arts Referee. He specializes in Chen Style Tai Chi, Yang Style Tai Chi, Wudang ,Tai Chi Push Hands, Practical applications,traditional Tai Chi weapons, and internal Kung Fu,with a careful and disciplined teaching style.

From a young age, he often traveled with his father to Chen Jia Gou Village, the birthplace of Chen Style Tai Chi, to train. In 2013, he began systematic training under Master Chen Zhaosen, an 11th-generation inheritor of Chen Style Tai Chi, studying Chen Style Tai Chi and weapons,with strong skills in traditional forms, Tai Chi sword, Wudang ,Spring and Autumn broadsword, and Push Hands.

Has achieved excellent results in national and international Tai Chi competitions:

2014 – National Tai Chi Open: First Place in Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi and Second Place in Weapons

2015 – National Tai Chi Elite Competition: First Place in Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi and Weapons

2015 – National Tai Chi Open (Wenxian): First Place in Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi and Spring and Autumn Broadsword

2016 – National Tai Chi Elite Competition: First Place in Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi and Second Place in Tai Chi Sword

2016 – China Chenjiagou Tai Chi Kung Fu Elite Competition: First Place in Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword; Third Place in 75 kg Push Hands

2017 – Henan Province Traditional Martial Arts Competition: First Place in Chen Style Tai Chi

2017 – 9th China Jiaozuo International Tai Chi Exchange Competition: Second Place in Traditional Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword

2017 – 6th Wudang International Martial Arts Competition: First Place in 75 kg Push Hands

2026 Aug – 23rd Yantai Traditional Martial Arts Elite Competition: First Place in Traditional Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword

Master Chang | Shaolin | Wing Chun & Sanda and Baji

Master Chang comes from a traditional Kung Fu family and has a strong foundation in traditional Chinese Kung Fu, Sanda, and practical combat. He specializes in Shaolin Kung Fu, Long Fist, traditional weapons, Wing Chun, Baji Quan ,Sanda, and kickboxing, and is skilled in broadsword, spear, staff, and sword.Has Competed in many traditional Kung Fu and Sanda competitions and achieved excellent results:

2016 – 2nd Taizhou International Traditional Kung Fu Competition: Second Place in Traditional Fist

2017 – Nanjing Zijin Cup International Kung Fu Elite Competition :Competed twice,wining first and Second Place in Traditional Shaolin Fist

2017 – 14th China Yantai International Kung Fu Festival: First Place in Shaolin Fist

2018 – 8th Qingdao International Kung Fu Festival: First Place in Traditional Fist

2018 – Weihai International Kung Fu Competition: First Place in Short Weapons

2019 – 16th Yantai International Kung Fu Festival: First Place in Sanda

2019 – Wang Ruizhong Cup Kung Fu Competition: First Place in the 57 kg Division

2019 – 12th Muping District Kung Fu Invitational, Yantai: First Place in Seven Star Fist

2019 – 8th Muping District National Fitness Games & 10th Kung Fu Invitational, Yantai: First Place in Damo Sword

2026 August – 23rd Yantai Traditional Kung Fu Elite Competition: First Place in Southern Broadword and Baji Quan.
As a young Kung Fu master, Master Chang brings energy and intensity to his training, with a strong focus on strength, speed, coordination, and practical fighting skills.

Master Zhang | Bagua Palm ,Wudang, Xingyi & Internal Kung Fu Master

4th-generation inheritor of Yin Style Gongshi Bagua Palm (Baguazhang). He began traditional Chinese martial arts training at a young age, studying Xingyi Quan, Wudang ,Yang Style Tai Chi as well.

He specializes in Bagua Palm, Wudang ,Xingyi Quan, traditional internal Kung Fu, and Chinese weapons, including sword, broadsword, Bagua Yue, and Judge’s Pens. His training emphasizes traditional techniques, practical applications, and the balance of internal and external practice.

Numerous awards in traditional martial arts competitions:

2016 – 13th China Yantai International Wushu Festival: First Place in Bagua Palm and Sword

2016 – Yantai International Traditional Wushu Competition: First Place in Bagua Palm and Bagua Sword; awarded Outstanding Athlete

2017 – 14th China Yantai International Wushu Festival: First Place in Bagua Palm and Second Place in Sword

2018 – 15th / 2019 – 16th Yantai International Martial arts Competition: Competed Twice : First Place in Bagua Palm and Sword in both years.

2023 – 20th Marital arts Festival in Yantai City: First Place in Bagua Palm and Sword

2026 – 23rd Yantai Traditional Kung Fu Elite Competition: First Place in Bagua Palm and Bagua Yue

Master Zhang values martial virtue, strong fundamentals, traditional techniques, and practical application. His teaching also emphasizes the traditional principles and philosophy of Chinese internal martial arts.

Coach Emil | Wing chun Chuan, Chi Kung and Baji Chuan

He began learning Chinese Wing Chun at the age of 12, dedicating around eight years to mastering the art. Following that, he gained valuable experience in Muay Thai while training further in Thailand.

Since 2016, he has been at the Shaolin Martial Arts Academy of Kunyu Mountain China, focusing on traditional Wing Chun, Ba ji Quan, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung. His dedication and natural talent led him to become Shi Fu Guo's formal disciple in 2018. During his martial arts training, he participated in various national and international martial arts competitions, achieving outstanding results. He is highly skilled in Wing Chun ,Chi Kung and Ba ji Quan also is a popular Kung Fu master here.

He has competed in several prestigious traditional martial arts competitions, including events in Nanjing, Yantai International Martial Arts Festival, Hong Kong International Kung Fu Competition, Laiyang, and the Qingdao International Kung Fu Festival, where he won multiple gold and silver medals in Wing Chun, Baji Quan, Chinese Kickboxing, and Tai Chi. separately.

Master Sui Ancient Massage and Healing Chi kung Master

Master Sui, professional doctor, third generation of Great ancient Master of AN ChunRu.Sui is a traditional Massage and Chi kung Master who has been working here as full time master for 16 years up to now.

He touched the Chinese medicine learning and ancient massage skills at a very young age. At the age of 18,he had been further studying with Sui Zhuo Qin for eight years,who is a great massage master.He also combined with Taoism Chi kung during the healing others,which works quite well.

He focus on the developing the unique skills on that and combine the ancient massage and Medical theory as well as keeping the balance of yin and Yang.

Master Sui is highly skilled on healing ancient master combined with Mastering Chinese medicine works as well as all sorts of Medical works,which hundreds of people benefited them a lot and got healed and cured..

Dr. Wu | Chinese Medicine & Acupuncture Master

Dr. Wu graduated from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 2009 and previously worked in the Neurology Department of Haigang Hospital. He has pursued advanced studies multiple times at the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences.

He has long studied classic TCM texts such as Jin Gui Yao Lue, Shang Han Lun, and Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, and has accumulated extensive clinical experience in Chinese herbal theory and syndrome differentiation. Known for his precise acupuncture techniques and outstanding results, Dr. Wu is widely respected and affectionately nicknamed “Wu One Needle.” As the first TCM doctor in Shandong Province to offer international Chinese medicine education, Dr. Wu has taught students from dozens of countries. His courses in acupuncture therapy, meridian-based treatment, and holistic Chinese healing are highly regarded worldwide.

Areas of Treatment and Expertise Dr. Wu mainly treats conditions such as: Stroke and cerebral hemorrhage aftereffects，Facial paralysis，Neck, shoulder, back, and leg pain，Acute lower back strain，Dizziness and headaches，Limb numbnes，Chest pain and tightness，Stomach pain，Rheumatoid arthritis, gout，Depression and insomnia，etc .

Teacher:Mr.Liu Traditional Culture and Taoist Teacher.

Professional in Chinese traditional culture and Kunyu Mountain Taoist culture research. Mr.Liu has a comprehensive and systematic study in Chinese Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoist culture , especially in the Kunyu Mountain area where our school is located, with more than 15 years of on-the-spot investigation and follow-up research results,which has published more than 10 research monographs.

In the course of teaching Taoist culture in our school, Mr. Liu has accumulated abundant teaching experience. In the teaching process, He uses outdoor on-the-spot explanation as the main method, while indoor theoretical study as the supplementary method. Based on the on-the-spot real objects, with vivid and interesting historical knowledge and legendary stories as the content, the students can understand it very well.

Experiencing the feeling of immersion, deepen students' understanding of Chinese culture and Kunyu Mountain Taoism, experience the vastness and uniqueness of Chinese culture, this kind of teaching has been very welcomed by students.

Master Wang Yu Ren (Monk name: Shi Xing Wang)

32nd-generation Shaolin Kung Fu inheritor and a well-known local Shaolin martial arts master. He began learning martial arts in 1982 under traditional masters, building a solid foundation in Shaolin basic skills. In 1989, he entered the Shaolin Temple for further training, where he fully mastered the traditional Shaolin martial arts system, including forms, Sanda (combat), and the eighteen traditional weapons. His specialties include traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, such as forms, weapons (broadsword, staff, sword, three-section staff), drunken boxing, partner training, as well as practical combat training including Sanda and fighting applications. With over 30 years of teaching experience, he follows the core philosophy of “unity of knowledge and action, and cultivating oneself through stillness.”

He emphasizes both internal and external development, as well as the balance of martial and cultural training. He has trained thousands of international students. From 1997 to 2007, he served as a coach in the Shaolin Temple International Teaching Department and was awarded “Excellent Coach” in the same year. During this period, he traveled to more than 30 countries, including the United States, Russia, Japan, and France, to carry out teaching and cultural exchange, promoting the international spread and systematic teaching of Shaolin Kung Fu.

Competitions and Honors
Master Wang has achieved outstanding results in domestic and international martial arts competitions, including:
• 1st place in broadsword and staff at the National Shaolin Competition
• “Contribution Award” at the First International Shaolin Martial Arts Exchange
• Champion in broadsword at the China Songshan Shaolin Elite Competition
• 1st place in Sanda (52kg category) at the Jilin Shaolin Competition
• Multiple championships and excellent results in domestic and international competitions.