Hi all,
Are there any good Shaolin schools in the Chicago-land area (city or burbs?) I’m not looking for a yellow-pages dump, rather first hand information and knowledge of the Sifu’s teaching - their reputation, etc. I’m posting the same question for Wing Chun and Praying Mantis in their respective forums; these are the three styles I’m most interested in.
Tx!
I have a freind of mine who teaches Hung Gar at the Aurora Park dist. And I know another who teaches the Shaolin based Nanjing Long fist in Naperville.
There is rummur that someone teaches Song Shan Shaolin in Aurora, but I have yet to find him.
What flavor Shaolin are you interested in?
Not yet (that I know of), however, There will be a Shaolin Do kwoon opening up in Evanston sometime this year (when exactly hasn’t been decided yet). If you like, I’ll keep you informed on how things progress. As for Wing Chun and Mantis, I don’t know of any schools that teach these personally. I only know of a Wushu school in Evanston that also teaches Sanshou and a Tai Chi school, also in Evanston. I can give you their contact info. if you’re interested.
There is rummur that someone teaches Song Shan Shaolin in Aurora
It’s true. A long distance student of Yan Ming. I don’t have contact info. We had a couple of his students train at our school for awhile.
Alvanos- If you are interested in Southern shaolin styles check out my response in the wing chun forum.
If you get contact info, please let me know. Aurora is very close to me, and I would be interested in meeting up with him.
however, There will be a Shaolin Do kwoon opening up in Evanston sometime this year (
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Oh dear lord, we get rid of Oom Yung doe, and now we have Shaolin Do moving in to fill the void?? What, does Chicago have a certian quota of known frauds that it must maintain?
[QUOTE=Royal Dragon;730372]however, There will be a Shaolin Do kwoon opening up in Evanston sometime this year (
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Oh dear lord, we get rid of Oom Yung doe, and now we have Shaolin Do moving in to fill the void?? What, does Chicago have a certian quota of known frauds that it must maintain?[/QUOTE]
Whatever :rolleyes:
Alvanos: ultimately you’re going to have to look and see for yourself which school works for you and which one doesn’t. I find Shaolin Do to be very effective and a lot of fun, but don’t take my word (or Royal Dragon’s) for it; try it out yourself.
Shaolin Do is not shaolin though. so responding to this thread was just dumb.
[QUOTE=Royal Dragon;730459]Shaolin Do is not shaolin though. so responding to this thread was just dumb.[/QUOTE]
What, you expect me to agree with you? Of course it is, prove me wrong.
Read the shaolin do thread.
I have several times, very amusing. Like I said: prove me wrong.
I think at this point, the over all martial community HAS proven you wrong…deal with it.
[QUOTE=Royal Dragon;730504]I think at this point, the over all martial community HAS proven you wrong…deal with it.[/QUOTE]
Ooooookaaaaay. 
Anyway, regardless of what RD or anyone else on the site may think of Shaolin Do there will be a Shaolin Do kwoon opening in Evanston later this year, and everyone in the Chicago area who wants to try it out are welcome to. In fact, I want to thank you Royal Dragon, your belittling of the martial art I’m studying and grown to love has shown me the way. I’m more determined than ever now to get this kwoon up and running, and I’ll make sure that not only will there be an SD kwoon thriving in Evanston, but I’ll do everything in my power to make it spread throughout the entire state of Illinois. You’ve really lit a fire under my a$$ to see this through.
Again, thank you Royal Dragon. 
Speaking of Chicago area, is Golden Mountain KF still around?
Thanks
Why not check out one of the Mantis/Longfist schools mentioned in this thread:
http://ezine.kungfumagazine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=44270
Mantis isn’t exactly Shaolin, but it is a great style originally based on Longfist/Shaolin arts. One of them also teaches Longfist, one of the arts traditionally associated with Shaolin. If you want real CMA and something close to real Shaolin, then go with traditional Mantis or Longfist.
Lamassu,
If you are that inspired, then you should open a Shaolin Do place in chinatown and the new chinatown area over by Broadway & Aryle. Your Shaolin Do will have much more credibility if the chinese community accepts you. 
Mudslinging aside…I would sugest visiting either of the schools I listed. Then I would suggest comparing them to other schools. Then make the choice that is best for you.
[QUOTE=Old Tiger;730655]Lamassu,
If you are that inspired, then you should open a Shaolin Do place in chinatown and the new chinatown area over by Broadway & Aryle. Your Shaolin Do will have much more credibility if the chinese community accepts you. ;)[/QUOTE]
I agree, and in time I’ll do just that; thank you for the suggestion. I’m starting in Evanston though, because that’s where I live and I know a few businesses up here that are willing to rent out their space for my kwoon when they’re not using it (ie. tai chi and dance schools). Something I picked up when I first started taking Shaolin Do classes in San Marcos, to start small and focus on attracting and keeping students and then once I have a solid base and raise enough money, I’ll be able to get my own space and eventually branch out (thinking long term here).
Yes, Golden Mountian is still around. They are a VERY good, but small club.
[QUOTE=Royal Dragon;730701]Yes, Golden Mountian is still around. They are a VERY good, but small club.[/QUOTE]
Hi,
Do they teach? Where at?
Thanks~