Di Sigung (Primary Master) Anthony C is the future of the Shaolin Academy. In twenty years with Shaolin Academy he has learned, trained, practiced and perfected Shaolin Academy Form Style, techniques, 72 Fist Kung Fu and Weaponry. Pictured, receiving his Master Degree from Founding Master Robert Z.
Senior Instructor Martyn Mc
Di Sifu Martyn M., is the most senior of Sifu's and the next Master of Shaolin Kung Fu. Through his involvement in the Shaolin Academy Online Training Program he has a deep understanding of Shaolin Academy Techniques, Forms and Weaponry. Pictured receiving his Third Degree in Shaolin Kung Fu and Traditional Chinese Weaponry
Accredited Instructor Robert G
Sifu Robert G is a Black Sash in Weaponry and soon also in 5 Animal Kung Fu. He is very active in the academy teaching or co teaching three times a week. His son, is also a double black with the academy.
Accredited Instructor and Children's Teacher Specialist Matthew P
Sifu Matthew specializes in teaching our Tiny Tiger and Kung FU Koala children's classes. His son Max was also an active member of the Shaolin Academy for a log time achieving high standing in Shaolin Academy techniques and weaponry forms.
Accredited Instructor and Weaponry Specialist, Michael T.
Sifu Michael is a double Black Sash in weaponry and currently working towards his bare hand Black Sash. He also teaches the children's class supporting Sifu Matthew.
1st Master Wayne N
Sigung Master 5th degree Wayne N., is Shaolin Academy's 1st Master and second ever instructor. Part of the Shaolin academy for twenty years, he teaches Shaolin Techniques to a variety of martial art styles. He introduced many details of Shaolin Academy techniques to a great variety of martial arts in Melbourne. He is also the technical director of National All (Martial Art) Styles.
2nd Master John P
Sigung Master 6 th degree John P set the record for the most attended and taught session at the academy. with 3145 registered session, Sigung John will possibly hold this record for a long time. He currently specializes in grappling styles as a hobby.
Accredited Instructor, Damon H.
Sihing Damon is currently recovering from an accident and finding his way back to fitness and the Shaolin Academy. He is a lateral thinker and understands Shaolin Kung Fu well.
Our Mission
To teach, develop and practice Shaolin Kung Fu in the fundamental, non violent style of the Shaolin Temple Monks; based on the fundamentals of the Buddhist Philosophy of non-aggression and non-violence.
To create an environment of exercise, learning and training founded Safety, Health and Fitness using Shaolin Martial Arts but not limiting to just being a martial art!
To balance the ways and methods of traditional health, fitness and well-being incorporating the modern, scientific based leanings of sport, martial art and safety.
Our Vision
To lead a life within the principle of Peaceful Health and Well-being helping to improve the Human Spiritual and Worlds Environment.
Providing development to young and mature to develop and enhance their abilities, skills and well-being without reservation or motivation other than the members needs and wants.
Establish traditional/original Shaolin Kung Fu as the best Health and Fitness exercise as well as the most usable and effective martial art form focusing on the need for a martial art skill as a foundation to life and a peaceful existence and well-being.
Our Values
Safety, first and always, short, medium, long term or any term.
To teach self-defence that offers no harm and no offense where possible and little harm and pain where necessary.
To put members needs first where possible and be open and honest where it may not be possible.
To be truthful and honorable; in being and in spirit.
To strive to be the best one can be and help those who seek to be the best they can be.
Our Policies & Principles
Principles and visions are all good and well and are the guiding force but when it comes down to business, we need clear and precise statements of intent and operations to comply with legal requirements. For this reason there are a number of documents that guide our operation in specific areas. For the verbalization and testing of these guides we thank the MAIA and Walt Missingham for the most.
Masters - Di Sigung5 Anthony C, Sigung5 Master Wayne N, Sigung6 John P
Senior Instructor - DiSifu3d Martyn McD.
Instructors - Sifu1Sifu Matthew P, Sifu Robert G, Sifu Damon H, SiFu2 Michael T.
Attending Black Sash - Sishon2 Tomas G.
Shaolin Tigers - Audrey K, Wayne N, Paul S, Vanessa C, Chris S, Luke B, Danny G, Sarah S, John P, Carlisle C, Sam S, James S, Daniel B, Ash B, Anthony C, James R, Martyn McD, Matthew P.
Mountains of Information on this WEB site
You may have noticed the looooooong list to the right side of this page. Those are the main pages; there are a lot more and it is easy to get lost whilst exploring the Shaolin Academy WEB site and all the information on kung fu, martial arts, training, etc. We suggest that when you do get lost, just come back to this Home Page and close all the other Tabs in your browser. The whole site is SSL secured (hover with your mouse over the SSL for info) and any links to the few pages other than our own have been vetted by us. You are safe when on the shaolin.com.au sites as both are Shaolin Academy sites!
Finally; Kung Fu is my life; i am happy to answer any and most all questions about Kung Fu, Training, The Academy, any concerns you may have in trying out, most any, anything!And you can ask these questions in most any way convenient to you that i (Sijo) use. Following are your options;
e-mail to [email protected]. This will usually be answered within 24 hours on weekdays but may take a bit longer on the weekend and public holidays.
You can also use Facebook and usually these responses can be quicker but than most of the Shaolin Academy members will be able to see it!
We are happy to hear from you and answer you martial art, health and developmental questions. If you wish to train with us, the first 3 sessions are free. It is best to try these before making any commitment. If you have any other questions or would lust like to explore some possibilities, you can;
Call us between 11am and 5pm, Tuesday to Friday & Sunday on 0458 742 654 that is 0458 SHAOLIn