Shaolin Kung Fu Beginner
An introduction to Traditional
Shaolin Buddhist Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu
Northern Shaolin Kung Fu is the original martial art (and its evolutions) from the Buddhist temple located on Song Mountain. Because this temple was nicknamed, “Shaolin,” (which means “Young Forest”), the martial art that developed there became known as “Shaolin” style martial art.
Bodhidharma is the founder of this Shaolin Kung Fu about 600 A.D. He retired at this Shaolin Temple and became also the founder of Zen Buddhism. In China it is still referred to as “Chan Buddhism” since the word, “Zen,” is the Japanese word for “Chan.”
Born Richard Del Connor February 4, 1954, Buddha Zhen graduated the Tai Mantis Federation in 1984 and was certified as a Chinese Jing Mo school by Grandmaster Wong Jack Man in 1994.
Buddha Zhen Shen-Lang
“Spirit Wolf of Truth”
First 1/2-Hour
- SALUTE into class
- Standing Yoga
- Stance Walk
- Square Walk
- Basic Punches
- Basic Kicks
- 2-Minute WATER BREAK
Second 1/2-Hour
- READ Tai Chi Beginner
- Qigong
- Combat Tai Chi
- Yang Tai Chi Chuan
- Rock Horse
3rd 1/2-Hour
- READ: Shaolin Kung Fu Beginner
- 12 Tantui
- Luohan 1
- Small Circular Fist
- Lian Bu (Ling Po)
- SALUTE OUT
White Sash Belt Rank
Everyone starts as a WHITE SASH. Your goal is to earn a GREEN STRIPE. In the next 80 videos you will learn:
- SCM Standing Yoga
- Basic Shaolin Punching
- Basic Shaolin Kicking
- Muscle Building
- Mobility / Flexibility
- Yang Tai Chi Chuan Short Form
- SCM Rock Horse
- Read Tai Chi Beginner BOOK
- Mental & Physical Balance
Rates
FREE on this website.
(SEE BELOW FOR FREE CLASSES!)
All courses and videos on this website are FREE.
These are the same classes offered at www.ShaolinInteractive.com
These classes HERE are offered in the same ‘Online Learning Management System’ as the courses at www.ShaolinInteractive.com
(Quizzes are required to advance to your next lesson.)
We hope you will join the school… and pay for the rest of the semester… and get a Belt Test Graduation.
Shaolin Chi Mantis classes are created to be THREE classes per week.
Each semester can be completed in SIX months (with ONE year to complete each Belt Rank Level).

WHITE SASH
80 Videos
- Includes: Kung Fu uniform
- +Monthly Video Counseling
- +Belt Test Fee
- LEARN: Yang Tai Chi FORM
- +Shaolin Basic Kicking
- +Shaolin Basic Punching
- +Kung Fu Stances
- +SCM Rock Horse FORM
WHITE + 1 GREEN STRIPE
80 Videos
- Includes: Kung Fu uniform
- +Monthly Video Counseling
- +Belt Test Fee
- LEARN: Luohan 1 FORM
- +4 of 12 Tantui
- +Shaolin Jumping/Hopping
- +8 Temple Exercises Qigong
- +Chi Sao Sticky Hands
WHITE + 2 Green Stripes
80 Videos
- Includes Kung Fu Uniform
- +Monthly Video Counseling
- +Belt Test Fee
- LEARN: Ling Po (Lian Bu)
- +8 of 12 Tantui
- +W+2 Kicking Combinations
- +4 Winds of Shaolin Qigong
- +Chin Na (self-defense)
All above plans plus WHITE + 3 GREEN STRIPES comprise the BEGINNER PROGRAM of Shaolin Chi Mantis.
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Shaolin Chi Mantis classes have been in parks, prisons, rehabs, elementary schools, continuing education programs, YWCA, YMCA, Los Angeles Parks & Recreation, Salt Lake City Parks & Recreation, and NOW are available on the internet.
Challenge your friends to see who can go the farthest in this traditional Chinese Kung Fu program. Can any of your friends finish all 4 Belt Rank Levels of this SCM BEGINNER PROGRAM. How far can you go?
These first five classes of Shaolin Chi Mantis should be easy for everyone. If they’re not easy–keep doing them until they are easy. Then you’ll know you are a little healthier.



























5 Free Classes
Using the Lifter LMS Learning Management System,
Shaolin Chi Mantis ONLINE SCHOOL requires passing a quiz.
These free courses use this same software to provide you with a sample of the courses and how they are presented at:
http://www.ShaolinInteractive.com
Take the first free class: “FREE INTRO CLASS 1”
Everyone starts here.
If you want to continue create a STUDENT MEMBERSHIP. This way you will have a DASHBOARD to keep track of your accomplishments and belt ranks…
https://ShaolinKungFuBeginner.com/dashboard
This professional software for internet schools is wonderful for Shaolin Chi Mantis as it requires attendance and passing of a quiz in order to gain access to the next video.
It is hoped that each student will participate enthusiastically with the video lessons featuring the founder of Shaolin Chi Mantis, Buddha Zhen Shen-Lang “Spirit Wolf of Truth” (Richard Del Connor).
Each class includes a bookwork section in which students would each read one paragraph then discuss it. Developing the mind is equally as important as developing the body.
The QUIZ can be retaken several times if not passed. Learn to be a good student.

FREE Intro Class 1
Start here. Click the image to SIGN UP and START classes. All five are free.

FREE INTRO CLASS 2
SCM Standing Yoga
Register as a student.
https://ShaolinKungFuBeginner.com/dashboard

INTRO CLASS 3
Basic Kicking

INTRO CLASS 4
Basic Punching

INTRO CLASS 5
Kung Fu Basics
I am Shaolin
I have been Shaolin since 1980. One of my best decisions.
Buddha Zhen
Founder of Shaolin Chi Mantis
Health Quote
“Don’t eat two hours before bedtime to avoid acid reflux.”
– Buddha Zhen