"All babies are born with violent tendencies, which most learn to control as they develop", a University of Montreal professor who has spent more than 20 years studying 35,000 Canadian children told Scientific American. Those who don't or can't learn are the ones who become violent. "It's a natural behavior. . . .

Violence is not the problem. Violence is just an expression of an "Abundance of Energy" that has no where to go. We need to learn to use it, control it and channel it into more productive and socially acceptable activities. Yet, this finding changes nothing on the fact that Australian Government and Police is not dealing well with violence and daily reports in the NEWS show this. It is increasing and as individuals, we need to take responsibility for our own safety.

It's not a new problem. It seems that we are a violent society with occasional bouts of peace. Historically it has been this way for millennia separating the Predators from the Victims. It should not be so but it seems that even though we call ourselves civilised, Jungle rules still seem to be the only rules that are consistent. Each of us need to learn these rules, without turning into predators ourselves.

Shaolin Kung Fu was established in a Buddhist Monastery some 1500 years ago. It was used and developed just for that purpose, to allow and teach students & members to channel their energies in a way that is in line with their needs and spirit. Shaolin Kung Fu's development over 14 centuries the style has achieved a high reputation for quality and effectiveness. Using the 5 Animal Style allows you to adapt that part of the training which works best and is best for you in line with your needs.

Following is a very short explanation of the 4 major animals and how they differ and how they can be used. When you see one that really speaks to you, click on the graphic of the style for more information. And if you have any questions; contact us.

The Way of Tiger Kung Fu

If you are a person with an abundance of energy, forever seeking challenges and actively, you may want to try Shaolin Tiger Kung Fu. It is a powerful style that allows you to develop your strengths and energies whilst teaching you direction, focus and the are of simplicity. As a Tiger you learn to find that which is the best an easiest solution without complexity or complication. The Tiger practitioner is the master to coming to the core of any problem and solution. He is a leader, reliable and strong.

Yet, what if you wish to be successful and do not have an abundance of these violent energies? How does one become successful without this violent force? Is it possible to be confident amongst violent people without being violent yourself?

The Way of the Panther

If direct action is not your thing; if you prefer metal to physical prowess; if you believe that your success is not in forging ahead but in Strategy, Planning and Skill, than that is the way of Panther Kung Fu.

Shaolin 5 Animal Kung Fu was developed as a result of needing to provide tailored, individual solutions for different types of people. Where by the Tiger Stylist prefers the direct, active and simple action, the Panther Stylist prefers to review, understand and plan before they act. They are the planners, strategist and . . schemers. Their method of self defence is totally different to that of the Tiger Stylist as is their method to success, happiness and health.

The Panther Stylist has it a bit more difficult in life than the Tiger. They need to learn more than just harnessing their abundant energies. They need to learn the principles of Success, Planning and Strategy; and how this applies to Shaolin Kung Fu. Panther Kung Fu is unusual, hidden, sometimes invisible, surprising and often shocking. Not easy to learn but very satisfying.

The Way of the Crane

If you believe that millions of years of survival through Instinct and Intuition is the key to success and self defence; if you believe in Insight as a way of solving the unsolvable; if you believe in people power, than you will prefer Crane Kung Fu.

The Crane stylist believes in Beauty, Class and Elegance. Crane Kung Fu teaches Agility, Flexibility and Grace; in movement, action and thinking. The Crane Stylist is non aggressive and very considerate, preferring to accept what is freely given rather than taking. In defence the Crane is Elegant and up to a point very evasive, often preferring to allow their attacker to defeat themselves by 'giving them opportunities' for this. For this they learn a high degree of skill in human interaction, management and diplomacy.

The Way of the Snake

All said and done, most everything has been done and discovered. Human knowledge goes back for millennia and if we seek an answer, do not look to spin-doctors for answer but look to what has been successful in the past.

Snake stylists do not like to experiment/ They feel this shows a lack of education and class. Any situation, any success and any achievement that is to be made has bee, in one form or another, made before. We do not need to stumble through life blindly but look at those who have pioneered success and follow their examples. Why beat a new path when a successful path is ready and waiting?

The Snake Practitioner is on who like to learn it all, every detail, every possibility, how something was successful and what was not. The Snake Practitioner believes in the tried and Proven not in magic and Mirrors!

The Way of Shaolin Kung Fu

Shaolin Kung Fu has survived so long because it is the best. It is not the most popular because it is not easy. Two lessons will not make a fighter out of you. The Way of Shaolin Kung Fu is one of Quiet Confidence, Gentle Power and Wisdom. It is a style that can become a life long focus or just a long lasting comprehensive health and fitness exercise. It does not require you to adapt to it but rather, after some basics you take from it what suits you best and works most.

Not an easy style to teach and in Australia there are only 2 fully qualified teachers and both at the Shaolin Academy. Come and visit us some time. Just look up your closes location and try out three free lessons. And as they say, you never, never know, if you don't give it a go!

Shaolin Academy, Professional not Commercial

The Shaolin Kung Fu & Self Defence Academy has been teaching 'Smart' and conscionable self defence to it's students since it was founded in 1992. The style is based on the legendary Shaolin Temple Kung Fu, developed by Buddhist Monks. The Shaolin Kung Fu Self Defence is an Art that highly values intelligent self protection and conscionable self defence which focus on causing minimal harm even to person seeking to cause you great harm. With 1500 years of development, Shaolin Kung Fu has the ways and means of achieving this high degree of self defence whilst maintaining your own personal safety. Takes a bit longer to learn but is leaves you with a clear conscience if you ever need to use it!

1500 Year Advantage

Shaolin 5 Animal Kung Fu teaches you to overcome an attacked based on who you are and what you have as your natural abilities. It not seek to make you violent or aggressive but gives you the skills and confidence to 'Manage' a violent situation, based on that which suits your nature, size, demeanour and life outlook. By identifying different human behavioral styles using Animal Metaphors you learn to maintain your dignity and conscience even in the face of a physical, mental or other threat. Learning this skill and being more in control of your life is an asset in itself and especially important to teenagers and young adults future life. Considering that it is also a superior way of maintaining health, flexibility, fitness and strength, it comes to being a very valuable way of achieving many wins through just one activity.

Who can train Shaolin Kung Fu?

At this time (11/11/09) our youngest student in our Beginners classes is 10y and our oldest 72y. Most students are between 15y and 35y. In one venue (Camberwell) we have more female student than male. Our students are from a very diverse ethnic, cultural and religious background without this having ever cause any problems to anyone. We wear a uniform and are very flexible with religious or cultural dress requirements.

Accredited, Experienced, Safe and Fun!

We are an accredited Organization with exceedingly well trained Instructors operating in Victoria since 1992 without interruptions. Master Robert Z and Senior Instructor Di Sifu John together have over 70 years martial art and teaching experience without causing Injury! Our students age range between 12y and 72y and everyone works with everyone, well. If you haven't done so already, have a look at our little Information Video above under the heading Shaolin Kung Fu for Health, Confidence and Self Defence.

Academy Credentials

The Shaolin Academy is a recognized Martial Art Teaching Center and accredited by several national and international organizations including but not limited to; the Martial Art Industry Association (Aust Gov Accr.), International Kung Fu Wushu Federation (USA), Kung Fu & Tai Chi Association (China) and Black Belts International (US & GB). Shaolin Academy Instructors go through and additional 3 year Train the Trainer process equivalent to Cert 4 in Workplace Training & Development, L2 First Aid, grading & Feedback Accreditation and personal Specialisations. Shaolin Academy Instructors are truly Professional and simply good!

5 Great Reason for trying Shaolin Academy Kung Fu!

Aside from the Excellent Instructors, Fantastic Students, many Social Activities we are Professional not Commercial! And then there are the 5 FREE reasons!

Your training is FREE

The First three classes are absolutely FREE; so that you can make sure you like what you are doing! Click on the picture to the right for a free voucher with address, time and map details.

Your training is PAIN FREE

No pain during training, no pain after training and no pain the next day. Pain = No Brain!

Your training is BULLY FREE

No Bullies, Yahoo's, Bogens, Hot Heads, Agros or such. We have students aged 12 training happily with students aged 70 and everywhere in between. Parent with Children, siblings and even young and not so young couples. The Shaolin Academy is for mature persons who like health, fitness and self-defence training in a fun and professional atmosphere!

Your training PROBLEM FREE

You can train in any of our locations, in any of our classes anytime. You are not locked in to a specific attendance. If one week you have more time, train a bit more and if you miss a class, no problem, catch-up anytime you want.

Your training is INJURY FREE

In 17 year of operation, we have not had a person-to-person accident requiring more than a salve for bruising and a band-aid. New students and beginner students are 'untouchables' and have never ever been hurt or injured!

So Come on in

All our early 6.30pm classes are beginner classes for new students. Just come in 30 minutes earlier so that we can go through the safety introduction and then introduce you to the other participants.

So come on in an try out a 1471 year old style that is fun and interesting, we guarantee it!

Give us a call on 1800 SHAOLIN that is 1800 742 654 and talk to us between 10am and 5pm; we are happy to answer any questions. You can even call us FREE of Charge by using our Internet FREE CALL FACILITY. Just click on the underlined text and try this out. Also free, also no problems!

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