Pure Shaolin Kung Fu

Pure Shaolin Kung Fu Academy teaches the Chinese arts of kung fu, tai chi and other physical forms that generate constructive energy for harmony of the body, the spirit and the world. In these arts, the important point is that the mind is not separate from the body. How one moves and behaves in physical ways can affect and enhance how one can build a healthy lifestyle.

Pure Shaolin Kung Fu Academy was founded in 2005 with the primary focus on Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Today, we have grown into a sports academy with many diverse goals such as promoting cultural exchange between China and the United States, providing the public with authentic instruction in Chinese martial arts, training the Wushu teams for national and international competitions and serving as a resource center for our students. Pure Shaolin Kung Fu has a variety of programs for all ages and skill levels from beginner to advanced. We strive to provide a positive learning experience for all of our students.

The word “Shifu” in Chinese is made of two words: “Shi” meaning teacher, and “Fu” meaning parent. As Shifus, we not only teach kung fu skills as a teacher, but also care about a student's personal growth as a parent. Our goal is for our students to lead proper lives, interact respectfully with others, and work both independently and with a team. We want our students to learn to have a growth mindset, face challenges, and overcome them. These things take priority over the kung fu techniques we learn in class.

Shifu David

Master Xu De Zheng, or Shifu David, has had over 20 years of experience teaching kung fu and tai chi to all ages. He was an on-campus teacher who taught martial arts at Wuhan Sports University in China for seven years.

Master Xu De Zheng started learning Shaolin Kung Fu at the age of 6 at the Shaolin Monastery. He is the disciple of the 31st generation Shaolin monk, Grand Master Deren. Master Xu's Buddhistic name is Shi Xing Sheng and he is a 32nd generation Shaolin disciple in China. Today, Master Xu is the honorary Chairman of the China Shaolin Temple Disciples' Association. At 20 years old, Master Xu left the Shaolin Monastery to continue his formal education at Wuhan Sports University where he expanded his knowledge from Shaolin to Traditional Wushu, tai chi, qigong, Taekwonko and wrestling. Master Xu DeZheng has won more than ten championship medals in international martial arts competitions. He achieved the 1st grade National Judge of Chinese Martial Art and the 1st grade National Judge of Taekwondo. He has published ten professional articles for Martial Arts studies in various professional journals.

Shifu Grace

Master Yan Hong Jie, or Shifu Grace, has had 11 years of experience teaching martial arts and tai chi at Wuhan Sports University in China. The president awarded her twice the “excellent teacher” award.

At the age of 7, Master Yan Hong Jie began learning tai chi from her grandfather, who taught martial arts for the National Team. She became a professional athlete when she was 13. In 1997, she earned a degree in physical education at Wuhan Sports University in China. Master Yan Hong Jie has won many medals in taichi and traditional wushu at national martial arts competitions in China. She published the textbook Chinese Traditional Sport of Life Care. Master Yan has published fifteen professional research papers in various professional journals and archived by the Chinese National Martial Arts Library. She is well-versed in both literature and technology of martial arts.