Powerful Fitness

read moreThe first week eases you in and warms you up. The 2nd and 3rd weeks become increasingly more intense and active. End your month by cooling down and coming into the moment with tai chi, and reflecting on what you've learned or how you've changed. Shaolin martial arts were developed in a collection of Buddhist and Daoist temples in China. The arts were designed to promote health and longevity, first and foremost, while simultaneously allowing the monks to protect themselves. New Orleans Shaolin offers a continuation of these ancient arts into modern day with high-quality instruction in several weekly classes.

read moreIn these stressful, busy times, it can be difficult to motivate yourself to exercise enough. Your health is the most important thing you have, and the proper amount of exercise will help lift your mood, relieve stress, focus your mind and boost your immunity to disease. One-on-one training with a professional instructor can help you set and track your goals for fitness, health, weight loss and personal accomplishment. Personal training sessions can be customized to your goals and needs, and scheduled at your convenience.

read moreFor centuries, specific physical and mental exercises have been passed down and refined in the martial art systems of the Chinese Shaolin Temples. Kung Fu and Tai Chi combine the internal awareness of yoga with the power of defense-based exercises, all screened through the Buddhist and Taoist beliefs of the temples. These practices are useful for body awareness, physical strength, coordination, mental fortitude, and self-defense applications. At New Orleans Shaolin-Do, we believe these practices are valuable.