Temple Shaolin Kung Fu

Due to staffing changes in WesWELL, non-credit classes will not be facilitated by WesWELL for the Spring 2010 semester. However, classes will be held via individual instructors and WesWELL will advertise the class offerings on the website.

For enrollment information or questions, please contact Melanie Buford at mbuford@wesleyan.edu

Class Schedule & Fee

Class Description

Temple Shaolin Kung Fu (Southern Tiger Style ) is for those who have not been physically active, as well as those who have been. Real effectiveness is a result of mastery of skill, not of size or muscle power. Temple training stresses the development of internal strength, and how it is effective in any situation.

First semester of training

• The ultimate self-defense strategy

• The ability to physically release yourself from any situation (grab or hold)

• An introduction to the fundamentals of defense and strike

Second semester of training (White sash training)

• The basic internal and external principles of stances, strikes and defensive maneuvers completes the requirements to test for blue sash certificate (second level of training).

Equipment

• Clothing that allows for comfortable movement
• Bringing a bottle of water is recommended

Instructor Biography

Sharisse Kanet '06 is a resident Priest-in-Training of the Small Forest Temple and a 2006 graduate of Wesleyan University, who is a PhD student in philosophy at the City University of New York. Sharisse was also a level 1 student at Wesleyan for all four years and took priest's vows in 2006 upon graduation.

Ji Myong, is the Temple Master of the Small Forest Temple. Ji Myong is the name given by Grand Master Seung Sahn in the traditional manner to his disciple (original name Anthony Scionti) who began as a student of martial-arts since 1970 under the authority of Master Infererra and Grand Master Shimabuku, and whose black belt standing is recognized by the All-Japan Empty-Handed Way Association and registered with the Tokyo Police, as required by Japanese law, and then (1975) by Grand Master Seung Sahn, transmitting the Original Way of Shaolin, Anthony holds an M.S. in Counseling, is a certified School Psychologist, therapist and private counselor. He has led numerous workshops and conferences in both private and public sectors in psychology, self-guidance, spiritual growth, meditation and self-healing training.

Enrollment

To enroll in a non-credit class, simply attend the first session of the class and complete a paper enrollment form. Forms will be provided by the instructor. By enrolling, all Non-Credit Class participants agree to follow established class policies.  Please review the policy FAQ before enrolling or contacting instructor with a question.