Idaho Shaolin Newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest news and events at Idaho Shaolin. Stay current with upcoming Seminars, Focus Classes, Tests, and news within our schools.
In order to sign-up and participate in any Focus Class or Seminar, you must be a current Shaolin student in good standing.
Advanced Students
Monthly Material
April 2025
Advanced Kung Fu
1st Black Belt- "Yang Chia Tai Chi Ch'uan" Yang Family Tai Chi Fist 2nd Black Belt- "Hsing-I Ch'uan Shih Ar Hsing" Hsing-I 12 Animals Set 3rd Black Belt- "Pand Loong Pang" Entwine the Dragon Staff Brown Belt- "Chie Ch'uan" Connecting Fist
Advanced Tai Chi
1st Black Sash- "Hsing-I 6-Harmony Broadsword" 2nd Black Sash- "Hsing-I Ch'uan Shih Ar Hsing" Hsing-I 12 Animals Set 3rd Black Sash- "Ban Liang Hua Kung" Road 1, 10,000 Lotus Blooming Brown Sash- "Fu Chia Ch'uan" Buddha Family Fist
May 2025
Advanced Kung Fu
1st Degree Black Belt- "Classical Pa Kua Chang" Sections 1-4 2nd Degree Black Belt- "Hsing-I Ch'uan Shih Ar Hsing" Hsing-I 12 Animals Set 3rd Degree Black belt- "Pand Loong Pang" Entwine the Dragon Staff Brown Belts- "White Crane"
Advanced Tai Chi
1st Black Sash- "Hsing-I Liu Se Tao" Hsing-I 6-Harmony Broadsword 2nd Black Sash- "Hsing-I Chuan Lian Huan" Hsing-I Linkage of the 5-Roads 3rd Black Sash- "Ban Liang Hua Kung" Road 1, 10,000 Lotus Blooming Brown Sash- "Fu Chia Ch'ien" Fist of the Grand Ultimate Mercy Buddha Fighting System
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Seminars
April 2025
Free Event
Saturday, April 26, 2025
10am-12:30pm
"World Tai Chi Day"
Join us for a day of celebrating health, well-being, mindfulness, and positivity, as we practice the energy-building Martial Art known as Tai Chi Ch'uan!
This FREE event is open to all!
Click here for more information
May 2025
Testing & Seminars
Friday, May 30th & Saturday, May 31st
Grandmaster
Sin Kwang The'
Visit's Idaho
Friday, May 30, 2025
Testing for all students that qualify. Exact times will be announced soon.
Saturday, May 31, 2025
Join Grandmaster The'
for Exciting Seminars!
Seminar1
"Mulan Suang Pu Tie' Tao"
Explore the Mulan Double Butterfly Knives! This seminar welcomes all Shaolin students. Be sure to purchase your Butterfly Knives soon, as supplies are limited!
Seminar #2
Meditation with the Grandmaster! Discover the sought-after meditation techniques of the Shaolin Monks! Grandmaster Sin The' will lead us through unique and traditional Chi Kung practices aimed at enhancing our mental and physical wellness!
More details to come!
Special Events & Notices
Happy Easter!
We will be closed on Saturday, April 19th for the Easter weekend!
World Tai Chi Day!
Celebrate World Tai Chi Day with us on Saturday, April 26th Mountain View Park! Be part of the group as we practice one of our Tai Chi forms. Enjoy free Tai Chi demonstrations. Participate in complimentary Tai Chi lessons. Experience free Chi Kung lessons. This event is FREE and to everyone interested!
Tai Chi isn't just for seniors. Take a look at this fascinating article!
Chi Kung? Nei Kung?
What distinguishes Chi Kung (Qigong) from Nei Kung?
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Chi Kung involves movement and breathing techniques to improve internal and external strength while Nei Kung emphasizes mental focus and may incorporate fluid, relaxed movements.
Both practices are essential for achieving balanced and harmonious health.
Check out this intriguing article that outlines several health benefits of practicing Chi Kung.
We have patches for sale!
Remember to purchase the appropriate patches for your uniform!
Check with the instructors to see which patch you're ready for.
Here's an inspiring article I think you will enjoy. Check it out!