Learn Kung Fu At Australia’s Most Authentic Shaolin Temple

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Learn Kung Fu Training in Shaolin Temple Australia, Australia’s only officially recognised branch of the Songshan Shaolin Temple, known for Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. Experience training with Shaolin masters, exploring Zen (Chan) meditation, Shaolin Kung Fu, Qi-Gong, and traditional Chinese medicine.

“All martial arts under heaven originated from Shaolin. (天下武功出少林)”

Our doors are open to students of all ages and experience, from complete beginners to advanced practitioners. Discover the most authentic forms of Shaolin Kung Fu with us. We invite students from all over the world passionate about Shaolin culture to join our community. Although Shaolin Temple Australia is aligned with Buddhist values, we recognise that Kung Fu exists beyond religion and its benefits are open for all to share in. All beliefs are welcome in the temple to train Shaolin Kung Fu and enjoy our many other services.

Dreamed of training like a Shaolin Warrior? You’re in the right place!

Class Schedule

Sunday

10:30am
Offering to Buddha

12:00
Free Vegetarian Lunch

1:30-3:30pm
Chanting Ceremony

4:00-5:00
Beginner 1
Kung Fu

5:30-6:30
Beginner 2
Kung Fu

7:00-8:00
Adult Kung Fu

4:00-5:00pm
Beginner 1
Kung Fu

5:30-6:30
Beginner 2
Kung Fu

7:00-8:00
Adult Kung Fu

Monday

4:00-5:00pm
Beginner 1
Kung Fu

5:30-6:30
Beginner 2
Kung Fu

7:00-8:00
Adult Kung Fu

Tuesday

Wednesday

CLOSED

4:00-5:00pm
Beginner 1
Kung Fu

5:30-6:30
Beginner 2
Kung Fu

7:00-8:00
Adult Kung Fu

Thursday

4:00-5:00pm
Beginner 1
Kung Fu

5:30-6:30
Beginner 2
Kung Fu

7:00-8:00
Adult Kung Fu

Friday

9:30-10:30am
Meditation

10:30-11:30
Qi Gong

12:00
Free Vegetarian Lunch

12:30-1:30pm
Zen Tea Session

4:00-5:00
Beginner 1
Kung Fu

5:30-6:30
Beginner 2
Kung Fu

7:00-8:00
Adult Kung Fu

Saturday

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Meet the Masters

Shifu Shi Yan Chang (34th generation) has trained Shaolin Kung Fu for 11 years, learning at the original Shaolin Temple Songshan in Henan, China. He had many masters during his time in Songshan, all reporting to Abbott Shi Yongxin (33rd generation).

He specialises in meditation, zen movement - like Qi Gong and Tai Chi, Shaolin traditional fist form, and weapons forms.

Shifu finds great joy in leading the wellness classes, and seeing the Shaolin Temple Australia community improve their health and overall wellbeing. Shifu is honoured to uphold the Shaolin tradition, where Buddhist philosophy, martial arts, and traditional medicine form a unified path to holistic wellbeing.

Shifu invites all people to come and train, so they may live a healthy lifestyle, with a healthy heart, mind, body and spirit, leaving them prepared to face any challenges in life with strength and joy.

Shifu Shi Yan Chang

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Shifu Shi Yan Ming (34th generation), our resident Kung Fu Master, has been training Shaolin Kung Fu since the age of 15. For the last 10 years he has been training at the Songshan Shaolin Temple under Abbott Shi Yongxin (33rd generation), and arrived at the Shaolin Temple Australia in mid 2025.

He specialises in all forms of Kung Fu, having demonstrated his impressive abilities to many world leaders. He is known for his ability to do hand stands supported by only 2 fingers on each hand!

Shifu enjoys teaching the kids and helping them develop their strength, skills and flexibility. His joy for teaching is clearly infectious, as the kids love learning from him too. His youthful and fun nature on display means his classes are always filled with smiles and laughter, to accompany the impressive displays of skill from both master and students.

Shifu Shi Yan Ming

Gallery

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A monk in traditional gray robes holding a microphone and reading from a paper, standing on a stage with a black curtain backdrop. A large screen displays text and graphics related to the Australian Shaolin Kung Fu Federation Temple charity banquet.
People practicing Tai Chi or martial arts in a spacious gym or martial arts studio with mirrors and training equipment.
Three martial artists in yellow uniforms perform on stage, with one in a defensive stance holding a staff and the other two standing behind.
Children practicing martial arts in a training facility, with instructors leading the session. The space has black flooring, walls with martial arts signage, and various equipment.
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Martial arts class inside a gym with children practicing acrobatics on mats under supervision.
Group of Buddhist monks and women in traditional dresses receiving food at a religious outdoor event, with a stage and audience in the background under a large canopy.
People in black robes worshiping and praying inside a monastery with large golden Buddha statues and smaller statues, surrounded by orange and red decorations.
Children practicing martial arts in a training gym with a boxing ring, mirrors, and equipment in the background.