A school dedicated to martial practice, culture and the study of authentic martial values.
Shaolin Temple Venice is a school dedicated to the study of Shaolin Kung Fu and Taiji Quan, with the aim of transmitting a serious and progressive martial practice together with the culture and values that sustain it.
The school is officially recognized by Shaolin Temple and follows a path in which practice, discipline, culture and the teacher-student relationship play a central role.
Shaolin Kung Fu and Taiji Quan are studied as martial arts through discipline, continuity, study and respect for tradition.
Giuliano Zampese
A disciple of the 34th generation of the Shaolin tradition and official representative of Shaolin Temple. His practice and teaching are devoted to the continuity of the martial tradition and to the student’s development.
Taiji Quan Master
She has studied Taiji Quan as a martial art for many years, deepening her knowledge of technique, applications, principles, breathing and awareness. Her path goes beyond the idea of Taiji as merely a “soft” discipline, fully developing its martial dimension.
Master Shi Yán Kui 释延奎 (Giuliano Zampese) is a 34th-generation disciple and official representative of Shaolin Temple.
The original lineage certificate is presented here in documentary form as evidence of the connection with the Shaolin tradition.
ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE · 34TH-GENERATION DISCIPLE
To truly understand what Shaolin represents, it is necessary to go beyond the image of Kung Fu known throughout the world. The Temple began as a Buddhist place of worship and learning, and over the centuries it brought together Chan spirituality, culture, physical discipline and martial practice. This continuity, shaped by both history and transformation, is what makes Shaolin a living tradition today.
The Temple was founded at the foot of Mount Song in Henan Province to receive the Indian monk Batuo (Buddhabhadra), under Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei dynasty. In its early years, Shaolin was primarily a center of Buddhist teaching, translation and practice.
Shaolin tradition connects the Temple with Bodhidharma, an Indian monk regarded as the first patriarch of Chan in China. His presence is also surrounded by stories and legends, but his connection with Shaolin's spiritual history has become a fundamental part of the Temple's identity.
During the Tang dynasty, some Shaolin monks took part in military events in support of the new empire. The story of the thirteen warrior monks, also remembered in Temple inscriptions, helped establish Shaolin’s reputation as a place where Buddhist discipline and martial skill could coexist.
In the centuries that followed, the martial arts practiced at Shaolin developed and were transmitted in increasingly structured forms. During the Ming period in particular, the reputation of Shaolin Kung Fu grew considerably. Technique, training, discipline and monastic culture became part of a heritage recognized throughout China.
In 1928, a fire connected with the wars between regional warlords devastated much of the complex and destroyed a vast number of documents. The Temple then went through difficult decades before gradually recovering its religious, cultural and martial life in the second half of the twentieth century.
Today Shaolin Temple is known worldwide as a reference point for Chan Buddhism and the Shaolin martial tradition. The historic monuments of Dengfeng are part of the UNESCO World Heritage, and the name Shaolin continues to represent a bridge between Chinese culture, martial practice and personal development.
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Shaolin Zhongwu · school of Master Shi Yán Xuān
Our school collaborates with Shaolin Zhongwu, the school of Shi Yán Xuān 释延炫, for the study and practice of traditional Chinese martial arts.
Those who wish to train in China can contact Shaolin Zhongwu directly through Learn Kung Fu in China. Those who prefer information and assistance from Italy can contact us: we are the Italian point of reference for this collaboration and can put interested students in touch with the school in China.
Classes take place on Tuesdays and Fridays at Virgilio Sports Hall, Via Virgilio 1, Mestre (VE).
The admission rule applies to all ages, including children.
A valid medical certificate is required to participate in the courses.
The free trial does not automatically grant admission to the course. After the trial, the school will assess the applicant’s suitability for practice based on physical, attitudinal and motivational requirements.
Affiliated with CSEN
Sports Promotion Organization recognized by CONI.
Recognized by Shaolin Temple in China
The school and its training path are directly connected with the Shaolin tradition.
Collaboration with Shaolin Zhongwu
the school of Shi Yán Xuān 释延炫.
Taiji Quan
Traditional martial art of the school.
Write or call us for information about courses and the trial lesson.
📍 Virgilio Sports Hall
Via Virgilio 1 · Mestre (VE)
The first lesson is free. The trial is an opportunity to discover the school and jointly assess suitability for practice, for all ages.