Xingying has a new location
Good to hear he’s doing well enough to expand.
The International Shaolin Wushu Center of Austin grand opening celebration
Saturday, September 12 2009, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
In an event open to the public, 32-generation Shaolin monk Shi Xing Ying will visit Austin to bless and perform at the grand opening of the International Shaolin Wushu Center on Sept. 12 from 1-5 p.m. The new ISWCATX center is located at 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 116.
After only three years, the ISWCATX has outgrown the space at Austin’s Asian American Cultural Center and is moving to a new location.
"It’s a bittersweet moment for me,” said Scott Pettengill, the founder of the expanding martial arts school. “I’m sad to be leaving the AACC, where our school has enjoyed such success and support from the people there. But it’s tremendously exciting to be moving to a larger site where we will be able to expand our programs and offerings.”
Pettengill started the ISWCATX in June 2006, teaching Shaolin Kung-Fu to the AACC’s preschool, after-school program and summer camp children. He also teaches Chinese martial arts to the general public. He will continue with the AACC children’s programs after moving to the larger location, which will allow for additional children’s and adult classes.
The grand opening festivities will start with a traditional Lion Dance to bring good luck to the new school. Following the blessing, students from the Austin and Houston schools will perform martial arts demonstrations and Shaolin monk Shi Xing Ying will give a rare public performance. Complimentary refreshments, special prizes and photo opportunities available.
About International Shaolin Wushu
Shi Xing Ying left his family at the age of six and began studying at the Shaolin Temple in the Henan province of China. He quickly mastered the Shaolin arts and went on to become the 1994 Grand Champion of the Shaolin International Festival held in Dengfeng China. At age 20 he left China for the United States to spread knowledge of the Shaolin Temple arts. Shi Xing Ying’s most recent public performance in Austin was at a benefit for the survivors of the devastating earthquakes in China’s Sichuan province in 2008.
Scott Pettengill studied and taught martial arts for many years, before following his dream to study authentic Shaolin Kung-Fu. He studied for eight years with Houston monk, Shi Xing Ying and recently traveled to China where he was made a discple of Shi Xing Ying and the Shaolin Temple in a private ceremony.
Additional event information can be found at www.artofshaolin.com along with photos, videos from past performances, and class information. Pettengill teaches traditional Shaolin Kung-Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong to children and adults. Adult contemporary wushu classes are taught by Chris Tong, a seven-year student of Shi Xing Ying and coach of the University of Texas Wushu team.
Location: 10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 116, Austin, TX 78750
Contact: Scott C. Pettengill International Shaolin Wushu Center of Austin, (512) 771-4404, spettengill1@austin.rr.com
