Training & Curriculum
Shaolin Kung-Fu, Athletic Wushu & Other Martial-Arts
Our Philosophy
"Train the body externally, cultivate breath and spirit internally."
Internal Focus
Deep abdominal breathing, mental focus, and emotional composure.
External Power
Explosive speed, kinetic striking force, and structural balance.
Moral Integrity
Upholding martial virtue — humility, honor, and self-restraint.
Beyond The Mat
Martial arts instills mental toughness and leadership skills that translate directly to school and life.
What We Teach
Shaolin Kung-Fu
Ancient martial arts for building foundational balance and stance work.
- Sanshou (Combat)
- Tao-Lu (Barehand Forms)
- Traditional Weapons
- Dao, Gun, Jian & Staff
Athletic Wushu
High-speed Olympic sport focused on competitive fights and weapon routines.
- Ballistic Kicks
- Snapping Punches
- Reaping Takedowns
- Kick-Punch-Throw Combos
Other Martial Arts
Cross-discipline combat arts and physical conditioning techniques taught.
- Jeet-Kune-Do
- Taekwondo
- Kickboxing
- Thai Boxing
- Karate
- Combat Fitness
Training Session Architecture
Sessions at SFSMA follows a structured progression designed for physical safety, technical mastery, and athletic longevity.
Dynamic Warmup & Mobility
10-15 MinsSystematic joint lubrication, dynamic muscle activation, and pulse-raising cardio routines to prepare the body safely for martial strain.
Technical Forms & Skill Work
25-30 MinsRigorous execution of traditional Shaolin Tao-Lu forms, stance alignment, weapon mechanics, and fundamental kicking/punching techniques.
Functional Martial Fitness
15-20 MinsTargeted bodyweight resistance, core stability, explosive plyometric jumps, and endurance drills tailored for combat agility.
Impact & Body Conditioning
15-20 MinsHeavy-bag striking, focus-mitt padwork, block hardening, and forearm/shin toughening drills for physical resilience.
Cooldown & PNF Flexibility
10 MinsDiaphragmatic breath regulation, deep static & PNF stretching to elongate muscle fibers, prevent lactic fatigue, and speed recovery.
Shash Progression
Shaolin Kung-Fu Martial Arts
White Sash
Basic stances (Mabu, Bow), fundamental punches & dojo etiquette.
Yellow Sash
Elementary kicks, Shaolin form combinations & physical conditioning.
Orange Sash
Dynamic drills, flexibility routines & sparring coordination.
Green Sash
Staff & Broadsword basics, speed drills & preliminary Sanda footwork.
Blue Sash
Advanced open-hand forms, acrobatic kicks & light contact sparring.
Purple Sash
Advanced weapon forms, fluidity drills & tactical defense.
Brown Sash
Hard conditioning, heavy sparring & self-defense mastery.
Black Sash
Complete Shaolin Quan integration, warrior philosophy & instruction.