Nurture your mind and spirit and hone your body through the meditation and martial arts training of the Shaolin Temple.
Master ZhongQin Shi (史忠钦) was raised in the Henan China Shaolin Temple since he was 7 years old, following Grandmaster Shi De Yang.
Master Shi is the 34th generation, disciple of the Shaolin Temple Abbott, Shi YongXin.
Master Shi believes in the potential of each individual, at every age, to cultivate their health and spirit through Shaolin martial arts.
Kung fu meets you where you are…
Vernon Hills - Glenview - Lincolnshire - Grayslake and more…
The path of each martial artist is individually and uniquely shaped by health, age, experience and goals. Whether you are looking for:
Martial arts programs for all ages, children, adults and teens,
The Shaolin kung fu experience,
The moving meditation of Tai Chi or qigong, or
The Meditation of Chan.
Why Kung Fu?
Level up your speed, flexibility and strength,
Build discipline, resilience, and work ethic.
Learn self defense, or
Simply improve your health and stamina.
Why Tai Chi?
A holistic approach to wellbeing, combining physical movement with breathwork and mindfulness,
Practitioners enjoy benefits like improved flexibility, strength, stress reduction, better body awareness, and a sense of mental calmness,
Tai Chi is adaptable to different fitness levels and abilities.
Master Shi will work with you to create your personal training plan.
Promote a better you. Seek a new level of potential.
Master Shi teaches in a variety of locations and also provides private lessons. Click on the Classes Link above to register for classes or reach out to schedule a private lesson!
Where it all started…
The littlest guy on the left
Master Shi started learning at the age 7 from his master, Master Shi De Yang.
Master Shi soon became the youngest member of the Shaolin performance team, sharing his martial arts throughout China and internationally.
He grew his skills learning the Shaolin curriculum, which encompasses both hard and soft kung fu, qigong, and the many hand and weapon forms developed over the centuries.
With His beloved Master…
Master Shi De Yang, who is a Buddhist priest and is the 31st Grand Master of the fighting monks (wǔsēng 武僧) of the Shaolin Monastery, Master Shi De Yang is globally considered one of the greatest present exponents of traditional Shaolin culture.
Sharing his skills with others…
As the youngest, accredited, martial arts coach by the Chinese authorities at that time, Master Shi began teaching at the age of 17, coaching both students on his performance teams at the Shaolin temple school and international students as well.
Master Shi came to the U.S. as part of a cultural exchange program in 2013. From Atlanta to the Chicagoland area, he has instructed students of all ages from 5 - 75+ years old.
In his American journey, he is resolved to share Shaolin kung fu and its brother discipline of Meditation.
Whether he is helping individuals meet their training goals, choreographing martial arts performances, or preparing champions for competitions, meditation is his cornerstone for centering and bringing spiritual perspective.
He promotes a lifestyle that brings wholistic health.