about
Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts
We are a traditional Chinese martial arts school teaching martial arts handed down from one of the oldest sources of organised martial arts in the world, the Shaolin Temple, Dengfeng County, Henan Province, China.
Since 550 AD martial arts has been an integral part of the Shaolin Monks' daily practice not only for protecting the temple against attack, self-defence of the monks while travelling, but also for their fitness, wellbeing, and for meditative practices. Mind, body and spirit!
At Shaolin Warrior Martial Arts you learn Shaolin Kung Fu (Wu-Yi) a vast syllabus of unarmed combat, self-defence techniques and Chinese weapons training. There is Tai Chi classes for mindfulness, and application in self-defence. Also, ancient Qi Gong breathing practices for wellness, meditation and conditioning. Advanced students practice traditional Chinese weapons including swords, bo staff, metal whips, Kwan dao, monk’s spade and more.
Find our more about our martial arts styles of Shaolin Kung or Tai Chi Chuan.
The school is led by Shifu Darrin (Yong Ling-Dao), a 33rd generation Shaolin lay disciple. Shifu Darrin has been practising Shaolin Martial Arts since 2010. Never stop learning! About our lineage.
Though we are not a Temple, we are still dedicated to maintaining the standards, principles and precepts of Shaolin, and train authentically in fitness, conditioning, flexibility and application and passing these values on to our students, disciples... You!
Kung Fu training is high intensity. Adults up to 65 train with us, and children from 8 8-18 years. Tai Chi and Qi Gong is lighter intensity and there is no upper limit of age.
Our classes or sessions are normally 1 hour long, either as group classes for adults and teens or kids classes for 8-13 years. We also have personal training one-on-one and private groups with Shifu Darrin by appointment. Class sizes are limited to 10 people or less.
Find a training option to suit you.
Personal and private training is available most mornings and afternoons. Squad and group training in the evenings and Saturday mornings.
See our training timetable for more info.
Our air-conditioned martial arts studio is conveniently located at the upper end of Crown Street in West Wollongong at 497 Crown St. There is parking available around the back of the building.
Amituofo !
Shifu Darrin (Yong Ling-Dao) Bird
