Located across from the Eastridge shopping mall in San Jose and occupied a space of 4000 square feet, the school opened its door to the first student in April of 2007. Shaolin Kung Fu is specialized in teaching the Chinese martial arts and the arts of Tai Chi. The school opens seven days a week and welcomes students of all different levels and backgrounds. Shaolin Kung Fu is based on the traditional Chinese concept of Shaolin Buddhist culture. Combined with modern martial art techniques, it promotes flexibility, strength, endurance, agility, mental clarity and the over all health and well beings. Its teaching includes the use of Shaolin weapons (a form of meditation-weapon fitness). "Chan" or "Zen" means meditation in reference to the Chan Buddhism. Shaolin Kung Fu philosophy is unique, rich in content and clear in its purpose. It is excellent in guiding practitioners to achieve the realm of the nature of mind. The martial art movements are beautiful, powerful and graceful. It is a meditation system with no separation between "Chan Buddhism and/or martial arts". All of the Shaolin Kung Fu practitioners will study in accordance with the latest progressive teaching models identified. The curriculum includes main weapon classes (WuShu), identified in the international WuShu martial arts, and the six different forms of martial art used among various WuShu martial art organizations. Each level offers appropriate curriculum, enlightening lessons, and plenty inspiration so that each practitioner can achieve the skills of a Shaolin Kung Fu master. The exercise will help practitioners achieve total relaxation of the mind and improved health of mind and body. Shaolin Kung Fu focuses on passing on the tradition of the Buddhist Shaolin Kung Fu to all people around the world. Students of all ages and ethnic back grounds are encouraged to come and learn. The school's head master is Sifu Zhou. Classes are taught by Shaolin Kung Fu masters who are highly skilled and dedicated teachers. The school is closely linked with other martial art organizations around the world. Shaolin Kung Fu advocates the concept of lifelong education to benefit more people with different needs. Its mission statement is to "fulfill yourself and care for others". Wilson. C., a ten year old who takes lesson every day and one of the school’s first students said: "I like Kung Fu because it is fun and I get to do a lot of things". Those who are having difficulties in staying with an exercise program, Shaolin Kung Fu may be the answer! Classes are offered seven days a week (see schedules) with the options of private lessons available. The address is 2270 Quimby Road, San Jose, 95122. Welcome!