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When you train at the Shaolin Temple, you’ll be under the guidance of traditional Chinese warrior monks. Some with more than 30 years experience training in traditional Chinese Kung Fu.

All of the temple staff members were blessed by the Honorary Headmasters to spread authentic Kung Fu and Chinese traditions around the world.

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Venerable Abbot
of Shaolin Temple, Yunnan

Shi Yanbei

Venerable Abbot of Yunnan Shaolin Temple

Head Master

Shifu Shi Yanjun

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

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masters

Shi Yanpeng

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

Shi Yanning

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

Shi Hengwu

35th Generation Shaolin Buddhist Monk

Shi Hengzhen

35th Generation Shaolin Buddhist Monk

Shi Yanbo

Dr. Andreea McCurry (UK)

34th Generation Disciple Shaolin & 17th Generation Disciple Meihua Quan

Shi Hengxue

35th Generation Shaolin Buddhist Monk

Student Staff

Dierdre

Tony

Honorary Headmasters

Shi Yongxin

Venerable Abbot of Henan Shaolin Temple

Han Baiguang

Meiha Quan Grand Master

Grand masters

Han Jianzhong

18th Generation Disciple of Meihua Quan

Zhang Xiling

17th Generation Disciple of Meihua Quan

Sun Jianguo

Taiji Quan and Chinese Culture

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Shi Yanbei

Venerable Abbot of Yunnan Shaolin Temple

Shi Yanbei presides over all the ceremonies at the temple. He is well known across China, and the world, for his role in Chinese traditional medicine and Kung Fu.

A few of his grand achievements are:

  • 1992-1995: National Champion of China for Sanda fighting.
  • 2005: Head of Shaolin Temple Pharmacy because of his passion for Chinese traditional medicine.
  • 2008: He became the official Abbot of the Yunnan Shaolin Temple.
  • 2018: He became a consultant for the Henan Shaolin Wushu Association.

Shifu Shi Yanjun

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

Certifications & Awards

Shifu Shi Yanjun is a 34th generation Shaolin warrior monk, a disciple of Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin, and a 17th generation disciple of Meihua Quan.

He will be your lead teacher while you train at the Shaolin Temple.

View his certifications and awards.

Shifu Shi Yanjun takes the Yin-Yang approach to training his students. He believes that having a balanced mind and body leads to great success when training in Kung Fu.

“The purpose of Kung Fu isn’t to deplete your body of its power. Training in Kung Fu is meant to develop your internal and external Qi. If you wish to preserve your body’s energy and strength for years to come, you must train intelligently.” – Shifu Shi Yanjun

Shifu Yanjun adapts his training style to your age, body, health, and the seasons. At the Shaolin Temple, your training isn’t limited to one specific style of Kung Fu. You’ll learn a variety of styles to help you become powerful from the inside – out.

If a link within the lightbox text doesn’t work here, Shifu Yanjun’s section can be written under his photo (or however works best). He is the only person with a link like that.

Shi Yanpeng

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

Shi Yanpeng is the teacher for our Wing Chun and Kung Fu Movie classes. He received the 6 Duanwei Grading from the Shaolin Wushu Association in China. 

For over 10 years he has worked in the film industry under the famous directors, Sammo Hung and Yuen Woo-Ping.

His filmography includes:

  • Fearless (Jet Li)
  • Fist of Fury (Jet Li)
  • The Forbidden Kingdom (Jackie Chan and Jet Li)
  • Dragon Tiger Gate (Donnie Yen)

Shi Yanning

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

Shifu Yanning, 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk, is the teacher for our Shaolin, Sanda, Taiji and Kung Fu Show classes. He is graded 6 Duanwei from Shaolin Wushu Association China.

He started his Kung fu training in Henan Shaolin Temple and become Master at the age of 20. For over 8 years he has worked in Kung Fu show as main leader and choreographer.

His extensive experience in producing and performing shows, determine the Shaolin Temple Yunnan Kung Fu Department to offer him the lead role for the Shaolin Temple Kung fu show team. 

Shi Hengwu

35th Generation Shaolin Buddhist Monk

Shi Hengwu is the teacher of Buddhist Culture in the Shaolin Temple. She is the direct disciple of the Venerable Abbot and Grand Master Shi Yanbei.

Shi Hengzhen

35th Generation Shaolin Buddhist Monk

Shi Hengzhen is the teacher of Chan Meditation and Shaolin Buddhist culture at the temple. He is the direct disciple of the Venerable Abbot and Grand Master Shi Yanbei.

Shi Yanbo

Dr. Andreea McCurry - (UK)

34th Generation Disciple Shaolin & 17th Generation Disciple Meihua Quan

Shi Yanbo is the International Cultural Exchange Ambassador for the Shaolin Temple, Yunnan.

She arrived at the Shaolin Temple 6 years ago without prior Martial Arts experience. She has since gone on to win first place in several Taiji and Meihua Quan competitions.

She officially became a Buddhist during a ceremony held at the Shaolin Temple in 2016.

A few of her achievements include:

  • Executive Director of Mei Boxing Association (2018)
  • Executive Director of the World Federation of Chan Meditation (2017)
  • Vice President of the International Meihua Quan Federation (2016)
  • General Secretary of the Chinese Meihua Quan Association (2016)

Shi Hengxue

35th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk

Shi Hengxue has been teaching in our Kung Fu Academy under the direct guidance of Shifu Shi Yangun since 2017.

She has extensive training with martial arts weapons, fist forms, and Taiji Quan. She began her training at the age of 10 under the guidance of Shifu Shi Yancheng and is completely dedicated to her students.

Shi Yongxin

Venerable Abbot of Henan Shaolin Temple

Shi Yongxin became an Abbot in 1999. He is a 33rd generation Shaolin Buddhist Monk and is renowned for promoting the Shaolin Buddhist culture. His scholarly writings and continuous efforts to restore the Shaolin Temple made the Shaolin culture known around the world.

Currently, he is:

  • -The Chairman of Henan Province Buddhist Association
  • -Representative of the Ninth National People’s Congress

 

He is also the first monk to ever achieve an MBA degree.

Han Baiguang

Meiha Quan Grand Master

Grand Master Han is considered #1 in China (and abroad) for his skills in the traditional art of Meihua Quan.

He is a 16th generation Disciple of Meihua Quan. He taught Shifu Shi Yanjun all he knows about the Kung Fu styles Meihua Quan and Tai Yang Gong.

Grand Master Han is also:

  • Director of the Meihua Quan Association.
  • Executive Council Member of the Hong Kong Chinese Kung Fu Association.
  • Deputy Director of the USA National Martial Arts Association.
  • Honorary President of the International Federation of Meihua Quan.

Han Jianzhong

18th Generation Disciple of Meihua Quan

Grand Master Han is specialized in Meihua Quan, Qin Na, Xing Yi, Chuo Jiao Quan, and Qigong.

He has also published many books for the Ministry of Public Security. He is a professor at the Beijing Wushu Police University.

During his career, he has received many titles and honors, such as:

  • Chinese Outstanding Figures of World Excellent Men.
  • Kung Fu Consultant.
  • President and Curator of Shaolin Temple USA.
  • Shaolin Boxing Association, Peking University.
  • Martial Arts Research Association in Guangdong.
  • Wudang Meihua Quan.
  • Greek Wushu Federation.
  • Senior Coach for Meihua Quan.
  • Chinese Wushu judge for the Duanwei Grading committee and competitions.

Zhang Xiling

17th Generation Disciple of Meihua Quan

Grand Master Zhang Xiling is very skilled in many fist forms, boxing, and the use of weapons.

He has published many articles in famous Kung Fu magazines around China and abroad. He was appointed as Vice President of teaching Meihua Quan for the International Federation of Meihua Quan. He is also a professor at the Xingtai University.

Sun Jianguo

Taiji Quan and Chinese Culture

Grand Master Sun Jianguo is skilled in taiji quan, calligraphy, Chinese culture, and canto.

He has studied Kung Fu since he was a child. At the age of 17, he joined the Chinese army, and learned many forms of self-defense, combat, and cardio training.

He has won many achievements, such as:

  • Gold medals in Taiji competitions.
  • Calligraphy competition winner.
  • Traditional canto competition winner.
  • He won the Chin Woo Martial Arts Association Hall of Fame award for Outstanding Grand Master of the Year in 2015.

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