Shaolin Temple Cultural Center – Austin, TX

Shaolin Temple Cultural Center - Austin, TX

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Shaolin Temple Cultural Center Austin

Teaching the traditional Shaolin kungfu, taichi, and wushu of the Song Shan Shaolin Temple

The Shaolin Temple Cultural Center of Texas is officially sanctioned by Abbot Shi Yong Xin of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China. With two locations, Houston and Austin, we are dedicated to promoting the martial arts and culture of Shaolin Temple, and are proud to be a part of the Shaolin network of centers across the world.

We are the only authentic Shaolin kungfu school in Austin that teaches the current Shaolin Temple martial arts curriculum.

Classes for youth and adults

Looking for a challenging workout? We offer a variety of classes to meet everyone’s fitness goals.  You will learn self defense, improve stamina, gain flexibility, improve focus and confidence, and decrease stress. 

Instruction for all fitness levels. Beginners are welcome. Shaolin kungfu belongs to the world. We want to meet you!

Classes

What to Expect We provide a friendly, positive, social environment for all. The first class is FREE so be sure to wear loose clothing, athletic shoes, and bring water. Book your FREE CLASS online today!
KUNGFU KIDS
KUNGFU ADULTS
TAICHI and QIGONG
COMPETITION and PERFORMANCE
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Instructors

Whether you are looking for traditional Chinese martial arts, want to compete in modern wu shu at an international level, or simply looking to improve your health and fitness, we’ve got you covered.

Master Shi Yan Chan Shaolin Kungfu
Master Shi Yan Chan is a 34th disciple of China's famous Shaolin Temple in Henan, China and founder of the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center in Texas. He has taught and promoted the art of Shaolin Kung Fu for nearly 20 years. Shifu operates out of the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center in Houston, TX and offers testing and workshops in Austin.
Scott C. Pettengill Shaolin Kungfu
Scott C. Pettengill (Shi Heng Ji)  is the owner and chief instructor at the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center in Austin, TX. He is a 35th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Disciple. He has studied both Southern and Northern Shaolin Kung Fu. Scott is a gold medalist in both national and international competition. 
Liath Appleton Taichi and Qigong
With more than 25 years of training under her belt, Liath has a kungfu background in Choy Li Fut, Hung Gar and Shaolin, and has been training at the Shaolin Temple Cultural Center since 2009. Her Taichi background is in both weapons and open hand forms, including Yang, Chen, Shaolin, Wudang and Bagua.
Alexander Vu Modern Wushu
Coach Alexander began his martial arts training at the age of 10 and has a background in modern wushu, Shaolin kungfu, and taekwondo. Alexander was the University of Houston wushu team head coach for 6 years and has trained under various wushu instructors in the Houston area. He is currently head coach for the University of Texas wushu team and a member of the 2023 USAWKF National team.
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Free Class Registration

Interested in authentic Shaolin Temple training? Sign up for a free class!
View our class schedule here and choose the day you would like to come in.