"Typically we are in the midst of different emotions, between joy and anger, loss and gain. When we focus inwardly and reflect calmly, we can let go of these emotions so that the body and mind can be at peace. We can then return to our inherent nature which is bright and peaceful......."
Master Shi Yan Xu -雲森禪師
Shaolin Temple Kungfu Master
Shaolin Temple Chan(Zen)Master
Master Shi Yan Xu
Master Shi Yan Xu
Zen Master | Shaolin Cultural Ambassador | Martial Arts Educator
Master Shi Yan Xu is a renowned Zen master and leading authority in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, known internationally for his deep commitment to the transmission of authentic Shaolin culture. He is the founder and headmaster of the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA, an officially recognized branch of the Shaolin Temple of China. He also formerly served as the Head Coach of the Warrior Monks at the Shaolin Temple in China.
Born with a passion for martial arts, Master Yan Xu began training at a young age under a local family descended from a Qing Dynasty general. In 1994, driven by a thirst for deeper knowledge, he journeyed to the legendary Shaolin Temple of China—the birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and Shaolin martial arts.
There, he studied under revered masters including Shi Yong Zhi and later became a disciple of Abbot Shi Yong Xin, focusing his practice on Chan (Zen) meditation and traditional Shaolin Kung Fu. Over two decades, Master Yan Xu conducted in-depth research into ancient Shaolin health cultivation practices such as Yi Jin Jing (Tendon Transformation) and Xi Sui Jing (Bone Marrow Cleansing). His martial training was further enriched under senior warrior monks Fu Zhi Qian and Gao Dejiang.
He has studied and practiced Shaolin traditional Kung Fu with those masters, and as well as a variety of Shaolin kung fu forms and Shaolin weapons. He intensively studied health exercises of the Shaolin Classics of Tendon Changing and Marrow Cleansing. For more than 20 years, he has followed Shaolin Abbot to visit countries and has showcased Shaolin Kung Fu for visiting dignitaries from various countries at the Shaolin Temple. In 2007, he received a decree from the Abbot and came to the United States to establish and operate Shaolin Temple Cultural Center USA.
Master Yan Xu has helped created a special teaching curriculum endorsed by the Shaolin Temple of China to help teach and train people in the Shaolin culture, Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and Meridian Healing and Mindfulness Meditation in a safe and effective manner.
Shaolin Awakening Meditation Seminar Services are designed for group training or event such as Martial Arts Schools, Centers, Corporate Companies, or any group of people. Master Yan Xu Shi is now offering a Shaolin Seminar Program for any Martial Arts Schools or Centers that will like learning more about Shaolin Temple Culture and Their 1500 years of History, this seminars are available for everyone National (Inside U.S.) and International (Outside U.S.), if you have any questions or want to learn more about Our Programs contact Us at: mastershiyanxu@gmail.com, Soon We will be releasing the information for The "Shaolin Coach Camp" or Coach Certification Program for Instructors or Masters who will like to be a Shaolin Certified Master.
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