ZEN MARTIAL ARTS COLLEGE

HISTORY
Martial Arts originated over 1500 year ago in the Shaolin Temple, China. Monks of the temple study martial arts for 7-8 hours a day starting at 5am each morning. The Monks enrich their knowledge through various academic studies as well as a strict following of Chan Buddhism. The Monks philosophy is to respect all life forms and promote peace and harmony. A very important part of their daily practice is zen meditation and the Chinese healing remedies.

Those studying at the Shaolin Temple may start their practice at the tender age of three. For children the greatest benefits of martial arts training are the increase in confidence, focus, discipline, awareness and health to mention but a few.

Shaolin Monks are renowned for their peak physical condition and amazing feats of acrobatics and fighting abilities. The original purpose of including martial arts into the monastery was so they could protect themselves from bandits and invading armies. These days there is no need to protect the monastery but the traditions are still kept and practised to this day. It is for this reason we have sort to partner with the temple so that we can help preserve their tradition by studying their martial arts and making better people for our community. The college does not incorporate religion into its classes only the philosophy (courtesy & respect etc) as practised by most traditional martial arts.

The College hasn't just restricted itself to the Chinese arts of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Qong it also includes the Japanese arts of Karate Aikido Ju Jutsu as practised by the Principal Teacher Graham Slater. We also have Group Fitness (to music), Self Defence and Meditation classes that cater to a broad range of the community.

Our students can attend classes in any of the disciplines as part of their membership giving them the flexibility to one day practice a hard Kung Fu class and on another day enjoy a relaxing Tai Chi or Meditation class.

FREE VOUCHER WORTH $250.00
ZEN MARTIAL ARTS COLLEGE is the only place in Australia where you can be trained by real Shaolin Warrior Monks. Not only that you train in a number of different arts under several international masters.

As seen on the Today Show from 6.00am - 9.00am Monday 9th July 2007

History of martial arts, the Shaolin Temple and the college LINK HERE

Quick tour of the facilities LINK HERE

College Programs LINK HERE

How will you be Assessed (Graded) LINK HERE

See Video of the Shaolin Warrior Monks LINK HERE
This 4 minute WMV promo will show spectacular the guys really are.
Filmed at the Filex Fitness Expo (Sydney 2007)

Zen Martial Arts College
346 Bell St Preston Victoria 3072
Phone: 03 9480 3543