Beijing International Shaolin Culture

CISC is an exception place to experience authentic Chinese culture. The Centre offers high quality Shaolin Kung fu/Wu Shu and many other styles of martial arts training. In addition to this,language study, travel opportunities and Chinese cultural studies are also on offer. Through innovation, customer driven values and striving to maintain high quality standards, CISC has become an innovative organization in the martial arts and cultural industry of China and the EU.

 

CISC’s main base is located in Dengfeng. This is a beautiful city, where its famous historic architectural has been added to UNESCO World Heritage List. Our base is located near the Mount Song – the “Central Sacred Mountain” – and surrounded by picturesque rolling hillsides, which are adorned with traditional temples. Amongst these Temples include the prestigious Shaolin Temple, the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung fu. What’s more, is that the mountainous condition has provided a comfortable living environment with pleasant weather and fresh air. All of these favored features have led this school is a great place for Martial Arts learning and training.

 

The North Shaolin Temple has a vast but relatively unknown history. In the Yuan Dynasty, a devoted monk called Fuyu was appointed by the Emperor to be the Abbot and Master of Temples of the Sonasan. Abbot Fuyu spent the rest of his life managing the Temples and teaching Buddhist knowledge to students and fellow believers. The number of his followers expanded during the course of his life. He was also recognized for holding a number of martial arts conferences which helped to spread Shaolin Kung Fu. His devotion to Ch’an Buddhism and successful management of the Temples was rewarded by the Emperor. In 1312 AD Abbot Fuyu he was given the position of Da Si Kong Kai Fu Yi Tong San Si for his immense contribution.

 

Also during the same year, he sent his student to Mancheng City, Hebei Province to build a branch temple of the Shaolin Monastery; it was called the North Shaolin Temple. However during the Yuan Dynasty peasant uprising, the Temple construction was victim of violence. This resulted in monks fleeing the site and the Temple’s construction was destroyed.

 

The first North Shaolin Temple Abbot Zhan Feng, returned to the city after the conflict. He found a location to restart the Temple’s construction which possessed a natural beauty and outstanding spirit. Abbot Feng was instrumental in rebuilding the North Temple. During its assembly, he continued to teach salvation and compassion to the monks and local people. The project then expanded with the construction of the Bell Tower, Drum Tower and a new series of gallery houses. The local people lived happily with the Temple and many people flocked to visit the Temple.

 

Students are invited to train at the Centre on both long and short term basis. The Centre caters for all levels of martial arts ability. Students may also combine training with optional classes in the evening, for example complementary Mandarin lesson, Calligraphy, Acupuncture and Massage, Martial Arts Theory and Buddhism.

 

Through the process of learning Shaolin Culture and Kung Fu on a full time basis, you will feel your strength, flexibility and coordination increase rapidly. In addition, you will learn to defend yourself and find a greater sense of empowerment. Importantly, you will also train your mind as your master’s will help you to both become more aware of your body and clear your head.

 

Beijing International Shaolin Culture, North Shaolin Temple, Mancheng, Baoding, Hebei, China