Northern Shaolin Training Camp

Northern Shaolin High Intensity Training Camp

We are planning an awesome training camp for Northern Shaolin enthusiasts who want to dive deep into mastering the art.

7 – 9 Days of Intense 9 hours a day training in an incredible location. The Point Bonita YMCA in the Marin Headlands.

Pricing Details have yet to be determined, and we will announce the prices as soon as possible. We will allow up to for super early registrations at a big discount to help pay for the camp reservation.

Northern Shaolin High Intensity Training Camp

Daily Schedule

• 6:30 – 8:00 Yijinjing and Hiking
• 8:00 – 9:00 Breakfast
• 9:00 – 12:00 Morning Training
• 12:00 – 2:00 Lunch
• 2:00 – 5:00 Afternoon Training
• 5:00 – 6:30 Dinner
• 6:30 – 8:00 Medicine and Tui Na

Programs Saturday night will be an orientation meeting and briefing on program details. The next 7 days will follow the above schedule. There may be a little variation as we travel to a few favorite secret locations.

Saturday August 8 will have a small dinner to celebrate the event and recognize everyone’s progress.

7- 9 Days of Training

1 Welcome – Orientation – Mission Briefing

8 Yi Jin Jing Training Sessions – Yijinjing Training sessions will involve hikes or short drive to incredible locations for detailed instruction and practice in Qigong. The Yijinjing or Muscle Tendon Changing Classic Qigong method was reputedly created by Tamo or Bodhidharma the founded of Chan or Zen sect of Buddhism to prepare his students for martial arts and for meditation. This routine of 24 exercises thoroughly stretches your body and opens your joints with many diverse movements and breathing methods.

8 Morning Northern Shaolin Training Sessions and 8 Afternoon Northern Shaolin Training Sessions –

Each Morning and Afternoon Training session will be three hours long and divided between these topics:

• 30 minutes learning the Chinna or Joint Locking Partner Routine
• 30 Minutes sparring with protective equipment
• 1 hour 15 minutes of detailed instruction in Northern Shaolin hand forms
• 45 minutes of detailed instruction in weapons forms

7 Tui Na Training Sessions TCM Lectures – Medicine and Tui Na Training includes instruction in traditional therapeutic massage on fully clothed fellow students. After a long day of exercise learning how to relieve muscle soreness and harmonize the flow of blood and with traditional techniques. Important concepts of philosophy and traditional medicine will be included.

1 Small Goodbye Dinner and Awards – Saturday August 8th

1 Northern Shaolin “Gung Fu Fight Club” Sparring Session – Sunday Morning August 9^th Sparring session will be close to tournament fighting intensity to hone everyone’s skills and include participation with local students and fighters. Instead of prizes earn experience, and respect from your peers.