Welcome to the Jow Ga Shaolin Institute

The Jow Ga Shaolin Institute promotes the study of authentic Chinese martial arts for health, fitness, emotional well being and self-defense. The Institute offers training to anyone interested, provided they have good moral character and a sincere desire to learn. At first glance the martial arts may appear an intense regimen of training for individuals in superb physical condition. However, an important objective of the Institute is to provide tailored instruction to meet the interests and abilities of the individual student. Students, whether beginner or advanced, can improve their mental and physical health through systematic training under certified intstructors with over 25 years experience in traditional martial arts. Instructors guide students in adjusting their training to the level of vigor and intensity to achieve optimum results.

There are many well-known Chinese martial arts systems that can be traced back to self-defense methods developed by monks at China's Shaolin Temple. Two primary styles of martial arts taught at the Institute are JOW GA and SHAOLIN MIZONG KUNG FU. Jow Ga, which originated in southern China, is a hybrid system that includes some of the most practical and effective techniques from both Northern and Southern Shaolin. Mizong, a major system from northern China, combines "external" techniques from Northern Shaolin with "internal" techniques from Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua. In addition to Shaolin Kung Fu classes, separate instruction is available in the ancient art of TAI CHI CHUAN. Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise for enchancing mental acuity and physical health. Advanced students will have an opportunity to learn other barehanded and classical weapons systems, including the CHA, a well-known Northern Shaolin style and the rare sword routines of QINGPING.