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August 2026
End of Summer Greetings, Shao-Lin Students,

We’ve had a Exciting & Challenging Summer of training thus far @ our Denver – Chinese Shao-Lin Center and AUGUST will be the BEST Yet!

We have some rare and exciting training for all levels at both the Denver & Colorado Springs schools/Kwoons with Master Tanisha, Sifu Josh and their spirited students hosting us in C Springs.

Brown Belts:
During the month of August, the Brown Belts will be learning:
Yeh Ch’an Pa Feng Tao “Chinese Long Knife 8 Directional Night Battle” – Single Broadsword
All month long! 4 Days a Week!!! And OnLine – Instructional Videos!
Brown Belts will continue to review their Kwan Tao, Waxwood Staff, SEA DRAGON STAFF. (All 4 Kung Fu Weapons for Summer!)

Black Belts:
1st Blacks and Above continue with the ***Chinese Weapons of Summer***
Learning the Dynamic Tien Ta Suang Hu Tou Gou” “Double Tiger Hook Swords Shake the Heavens”
4 Days a Week (All Month Long!) And OnLine – Instructional Videos!
We will continue reviewing our TORNADO Double Broadswords and 2 Southern Spears as well!

We begin our Advanced Class – Saturday morning in AUGUST 2026 with:

WAN LIANG HUA ZHANFANG II - 10,000 Lotus Blooming – Er Lu / 2nd Road
One of Kung Fu’s Rare, Elegant, Fluid and Subtle Internal Fighting Systems!
Beginning Saturday August 1st, 9AM.
This system is often taught, after Kung Fu students have trained in both Tai Chi and other Chi Kung skills, promoting longevity and vitality

Our ever popular DRAGON MEDITATION class continues.

Another Shao-Lin “SECRET” to Health & Longevity! Mind/Body/Spirit
Taught every Saturday @ 12Noon. For 5 Weeks.
Open to ALL Levels. Beginners Welcome.
Ancient Chi Kung / Internal Breathing and Mediation Techniques and Postures

Our 2026 ANNUAL Chinese Shao-Lin Center – Colorado Springs Visit is Saturday AUGUST 22nd

Classical Shao-lin Ar Lu TaMo Chang - TaMo’s Crutches of War
As well as, Black Belt PreTEST & Brown Belt/Lower Belt TEST!
Check the FESTIVAL FLYER below for times.
All belt levels of Chinese Shao-Lin Center students are encouraged to join us and attend.
(Don’t Miss This Rare Kung Fu “TaMo Cane” Festival!)

And we end the month of August, for ALL Levels of Denver Shao-Lin students with

Pang vs Pang - 2 Person Staff Set
Exciting Dbl-End Staff Fighting 2-Person Set
Saturday, August 29th, (10AM - 12Noon) @ CSC Denver
Open to ALL Levels

Wan Liang Hua Zhanfang 10,000 Lotus Blooming 

Elegant, Fluid and Subtle Internal Art!
Starting Saturday, August 1st (9AM – 10AM)
Brown & Blacks Belts. (For 5 weeks!)
(This system of KungFu training is an exceptionally specialized and ancient set, incorporating both empty-hand and weapon forms.
In generations past, access to it was restricted to higher-ranking senior students, selected specifically by their Master)
In traditional Chinese Martial Arts, the Lotus serves as both a physical movement pattern, and a philosophical symbol of harmony, inner calm, and duality.

Festival Flyer

Colo Springs Elder Master Annual Visit 

CLASSICAL SHAO-LIN AR LU TAMO CHANG
TaMo’s Crutches of War
(Be sure to purchase your custom-made TaMo Cane from your Instructor, while supplies last!)
Saturday, August 22nd
Test/PreTest (9am - 12Noon)
Festival (12Noon - 5PM)
Open To: All Students

Festival Flyer

Pang vs. Pang Level 1 + Intro to Level 2 

Exciting Double-End Staff 2-Person Set
Level 1 + Intro to Level II
Timing/Focus/Coordination
Saturday August 29th - (10AM – 12Noon)
OPEN to: White Belts & Above.
Required for advancement to 1st Black Belt and Above.
(The opportunity to “TEST” over the form will available at the end of the instruction)

Festival Flyer

Dragon Meditation Continues 

NOURISHING Chi Kung postures
for Mind and Body and Spirit!
Saturdays (12Noon-1PM)
Open To: ALL Levels

Thursday Morning Class: 11am-1pm 

Thursday Morning TAI CHI & KUNG FU Classes:
11am-1pm Open to: ALL LEVELS

As a reminder, to ALL Denver Shao-Lin Students:
Our morning classes have been quite popular and have had great attendance and success.

We look forward to seeing many of you during the morning on Thursdays, avoiding Rush Hour.

Wooden Man Training 

The 1,000 Year Old skills of the Shao-Lin Wooden Man training, which is better than ever, now that we have A total of 11 Shao-Lin Wooden Men available on-site!
Plus, teaching Levels #1-14 Daily.

And now offering PART 14, the Fukien Bone Shattering Elbows featuring the Whirling, Spinning, and Crushing Close- range Techniques from the Southern Shaolin Temple.
Part #15 coming soon!!!!

Online Learning 

Our Online videos have added a feature known as: GUIDES grouping the training for both Lower Belts, Brown Belts, 1st Blacks and Wooden Man for their ease of learning and advancement.

Lower Belt Instructional Curriculum
and
Brown Belt & 1st Black Advancement Curriculum are posted and available.

And instruction and training:
Available BOTH Virtually/On-line and at the School.
Especially nice to train in the comfort and security of your home 24/7.

Be sure to Sign Up Now to get the Early Bird Discounts!

Online and In-Person Learning 

Our Tai Chi & Lower Belt classes are available 4 Days a Week & OnLine 24/7!
You can always renew/update your membership by coming into the school, or mailing in your payment: Membership

To access your Instructional Videos, be sure your membership is up-to-date, and also that you have friended me on FaceBook. You will then be sent an “INVITE” to join your specific Group.

If you do have any questions, regarding any of the above, please FB message me. David Soard – FaceBook

Regarding the Shao-Lin Zen Forest Groups specific to a Festival/Seminar that was (is being) taught at the “Denver” Chinese Shao-Lin Center, the accompanying Zen Forest Group/Virtual videos/training will be available for 2 months/60 days following the date of the Festival!

Most of these Festivals are for advancement for those 2nd Black through 8th Black, and are taught/offered once every 2-4 years. ENJOY!

As has always been the case, for those wishing/needing additional training or review, signing up for a Private Lesson: in-person or virtual is always available - just contact us any time.

We hope everyone is enjoying and benefiting from
the FaceBook OnLine “Shao-Lin” Zen Forest Groups, for all levels.
Shao-Lin “Zen Forest” Groups – There are now over “100” videos
for Shao-Lin Active students.

Shao-Lin “Zen Forest” Groups
(Please click below on the “Group” you’re interested in joining)

Shao-Lin Zen Forest Lower Belt - Tai Chi Group

Shao-Lin Zen Forest Wooden Man - Iron Monk Group

Shao-Lin Zen Forest Wooden Man Part XII+ Group

Shao-Lin Zen Forest Brown Belt Group

Shao-Lin Zen Forest Black Belt Group

Shao-Lin Zen Forest Dragon Meditation Group

Celebrating 54 Years of Kung Fu!
And 38 Years of Trips/Travel to Zhong Guo – The MIDDLE KINGDOM!

David and Sharon
9th degree Senior ElderMasters
Co-Owners/Instructors
Chinese Shao-Lin Center- Kung Fu - Tai Chi / Wooden Man
(Est. 1979)
800.Shaolin
www.Goshaolin.com
www.Shao- Lin.com