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The Monkey Stick

Posted by on Sunday, January 28, 2024, In : Gifs

Shaolin apprentice demonstrates the monkey stick as a part of his eleven year training to become a Shaolin warrior monk.

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Shaolin Temple Building

Posted by on Saturday, January 23, 2016, In : Photography

A small structure with historically important inscribed stones photographed on the grounds of the Shaolin Temple prior to the 1928 fire which caused major damage to the complex.

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Kung Fu Training

Posted by on Sunday, December 6, 2015, In : Photography

Chinese students training at a commercial kung fu school near Shaolin (1988).

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Shaolin Monks by Isabel Muñoz

Posted by on Saturday, December 27, 2014, In : Photography

Photographs of monks from the Shaolin Temple of Songshan, taken by Isabel Munoz in 1998 – 1999.

Two-handed sword
Headstand
The Frog Jump
Flying over the Roof
High Kick

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Shaolin Monks

Posted by on Thursday, February 27, 2014, In : Photography

Shaolin monks (Via Tumblr)

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Shaolin Masters Zhanju and Shi Zhanluo

Posted by on Saturday, July 20, 2013, In : Art

A wall mural dating from the early 19th century depicting Shaolin Masters Zhanju and Shi Zhanluo teaching
the monks weapon and empty-hand fighting techniques.
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Shaolin Iron Body – The Headstand

Posted by on Friday, July 12, 2013, In : Video

A Shaolin monk demonstrating a headstand exercise to strengthen the skull
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Shaolin Iron Body – Leg Training

Posted by on Sunday, June 2, 2013, In : Video

This video demonstrates a training method used by Shaolin monks to strengthen or condition their legs. Known as Iron Body, by repeatedly hitting parts of their body over a period of years they make it gradually get stronger and stronger.

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