Shaolin Arts – Practice Days

What makes good Kung Fu, and why are the basics central at every level?

In the morning we focus on the foundations and principles of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. We work on basics, body structure, movement quality and core principles of Shaolin martial arts. Alongside shared exercises there is plenty of room for your individual training. You can continue at your personal level, bring questions and receive targeted corrections.

All levels · Individual corrections · Bookable individually

How does a familiar sequence of movements become a living, expressive Kung Fu form?

The afternoon is dedicated to forms practice. We work on selected forms and movement sequences and deepen technical details, principles and movement quality. There is also plenty of room for individual practice: depending on your level you can learn something new, deepen forms you already know or continue working on your personal practice.

All levels · Individual corrections · Bookable individually

How can the movements and principles of Shaolin Kung Fu be put into practical application?

In Yong Fa we transfer content from basics and forms into practical work with a partner. Depending on the focus we may work with distance and timing, structure and power transfer, partner drills, applications from forms, Qin Na and other principles of traditional Shaolin martial arts.

All levels · Practical partner training · Bookable individually

What makes the quality of a Qi Gong exercise, and how can we deepen its effect through conscious practice?

On Sunday morning we dedicate ourselves to Qi Gong practice. Through selected exercises and sets we explore fundamental principles, body work and quality of execution. Alongside shared practice we offer background and theory and take time for individual questions and corrections. Each date sets different accents and deepens selected exercises or sets.

All levels · Individual corrections · Bookable individually

What lies behind the flowing movements of Taijiquan, and how do we develop deeper quality in our practice?

In the afternoon we dive into Taijiquan practice. Zhan Zhuang, basics, movement principles and forms work are the central elements. Depending on the focus, foundations of Tuishou may also be included. We work together on selected content while leaving space to practise and deepen what you already know at your own level.

All levels · Individual corrections · Bookable individually

What does Chan mean in practice, and how can its teachings accompany us in everyday life?

Late on Sunday afternoon we turn to inner practice. Selected impulses from Chan and Buddhist philosophy are combined with guided meditation, shared sitting and time for questions and exchange. We explore backgrounds, key concepts and their meaning for your own practice and everyday life. This workshop can be attended independently of the rest of the programme. No prior knowledge of martial arts or meditation is required.

No prior knowledge · Meditation & inputs · Bookable individually