Two-Week Shaolin Temple Martial Arts & Culture Training Program (Vlog-Friendly Version)
This program integrates martial arts skill training, cultural experience, and visual presentation. It sets landmark shooting nodes every day to ensure professional training while producing engaging and shareable vlog content, ideal for international students to document their Shaolin cultivation journey.
Core Principles
1.Progressive Advancement: Start with basic physical fitness and Shaolin fundamental skills, then gradually move to boxing techniques and weapon introduction to avoid sports injuries.
2.Cultural Integration: Incorporate meditation, intangible cultural heritage experiences, and explanations of Shaolin anecdotes to enrich the cultural connotation of vlogs.
3.Shooting-Friendly: Reserve fixed shooting time slots daily and mark golden shooting spots to help students capture highlight moments.
Basic Information
•Trainees: International martial arts enthusiasts (beginner or with basic skills)
•Training Location: Training base, meditation hall, and ancient Shaolin Temple within the Shaolin Temple scenic area
•Daily Schedule Framework
Week 1: Foundation Building & Shaolin Perception
Core Goal: Adapt to Shaolin’s schedule, master fundamental skills, understand the origin of Shaolin culture, and accumulate daily training vlog materials.
| Day | Training Focus | Cultural Experience | Golden Shooting Spots | Vlog Theme Suggestion |
| Day 1 | Orientation Ceremony 1. Explanation of Shaolin rules 2. Physical fitness test (flexibility, endurance) 3. Fundamental skills introduction: Standing posture (Horse Stance), Fist-Saluting Etiquette |
Visit Shaolin Temple Gate Master-Apprentice Worship Ceremony |
1. Moment of offering tea during the Master-Apprentice Worship Ceremony 2. Group photo at the temple gate 3. Focused expression during the first Horse Stance practice |
First Day at Shaolin! Embark on a 2-Week Kung Fu Journey |
| Day 2 | Basic Physical Fitness Training 1. Morning jog (Shaolin Back Mountain Trail) 2. Flexibility training (leg pressing, stretching) 3. Advanced Horse Stance (extend duration, correct posture) |
Introduction to Shaolin Meditation (15-minute sitting meditation) | 1. Mountain scenery during the back mountain morning jog 2. Details of the coach correcting posture 3. Light and shadow close-ups during meditation |
Shaolin’s First Lesson: The Mystery of Horse Stance and Calming the Mind Through Meditation |
| Day 3 | Basic Shaolin Boxing 1. Preparatory and initiating movements of Shaolin Small Hong Fist 2. Explanation of boxing power principles (“Unity of Waist and Stance”) |
Shaolin Weapon Culture Exhibition (visit weapons like swords, spears, and staffs) | 1. Slow-motion close-ups of boxing power exertion 2. Curious moments when students touch weapons 3. Detailed shots of the weapon exhibition |
First Experience of Shaolin Boxing: So This Is “Unity of Waist and Stance” |
| Day 4 | Boxing Consolidation 1. Coherent practice of the first 8 moves of Small Hong Fist 2. Step training (Bow Stance, Empty Stance, Crouching Stance) |
Shaolin Vegetarian Cuisine Making Experience (learn to make Shaolin steamed buns and tofu) | 1. Smooth shots of stance transitions 2. Interesting scenes of kneading dough and steaming buns 3. Satisfaction from tasting self-made vegetarian food |
Shaolin Life: Master Both Boxing and Vegetarian Cooking |
| Day 5 | Physical Fitness Enhancement + Boxing Improvement 1. Shuttle run and frog jump training 2. Coherent training of the first 12 moves of Small Hong Fist 3. Group sparring practice (move breakdown) |
Shaolin Kung Fu Movie Appreciation (classic Shaolin films) + Coach’s explanation of martial arts moves in the films | 1. Exciting moments of group sparring 2. Focused expressions of students while watching the movie 3. Scenes of the coach demonstrating moves from the film on-site |
Shaolin Kung Fu vs. Movie Special Effects: This Is the Real Boxing |
| Day 6 | Comprehensive Fundamental Training 1. Combined practice of standing posture, steps, and boxing 2. Physical recovery training (stretching, relaxation) |
Visit Shaolin Pagoda Forest (explanation of stories about ancient eminent monks) | 1. Panoramic view of the ancient architecture in Pagoda Forest 2. Scenes of the coach explaining anecdotes 3. Contemplative moments when students touch the pagoda steles |
Exploring Shaolin Pagoda Forest: Listening to the Stories of Eminent Monks Through the Ages |
| Day 7 | Week 1 Assessment & Review 1. Demonstration of the first 12 moves of Small Hong Fist 2. Assessment of fundamental skills (Horse Stance, steps) 3. Coach’s comments and improvement suggestions |
Shaolin Bonfire Party (student talent show, martial arts exchange) | 1. Tension and concentration during the assessment 2. Joyful interactions at the bonfire party 3. Montage of the first week’s training highlights |
Week 1 Summary at Shaolin: From Beginner to Boxing Novice! |
Week 2: Skill Advancement & Cultural Immersion
Core Goal: Master the complete set of Shaolin Small Hong Fist moves, learn basic weapon skills, deeply experience Shaolin intangible cultural heritage, and shoot advanced skill and in-depth cultural content.
| Day | Training Focus | Cultural Experience | Golden Shooting Spots | Vlog Theme Suggestion |
| Day 8 | Advanced Boxing Skills 1. Teaching of the last 8 moves of Small Hong Fist 2. Coherent training of the complete set of moves 3. Polishing move details (eye expression, body coordination) |
Shaolin Zen Tea Experience (tea picking, tea making, tea tasting) | 1. Long shots of the coherent demonstration of the complete boxing set 2. Natural scenes of tea picking on the tea mountain 3. Calm moments of Zen tea tasting |
Week 2 at Shaolin: Master the Complete Small Hong Fist! Zen Tea Is Amazing Too |
| Day 9 | Introduction to Weapons (Shaolin Staff) 1. Staff-holding posture and basic gripping methods 2. Basic staff techniques: Chopping, Lifting, Sweeping |
Lecture by Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritor of Shaolin Kung Fu (listen to the master talk about the inheritance history of Shaolin Kung Fu) | 1. Close-ups of standard staff-holding postures 2. Dynamic shots of staff technique practice 3. Group photos and interview clips with the intangible cultural heritage master |
First Experience of Shaolin Staff: So Cool to “Sweep a Large Area with One Staff” |
| Day 10 | Staff Technique Consolidation + Boxing Integration 1. Coherent practice of basic staff techniques 2. Transition training between boxing and staff techniques 3. Physical fitness enhancement (weighted squats, planks) |
Shaolin Bone-Setting Culture Experience (learn basic methods for treating injuries from falls and collisions) | 1. Smooth transition shots between staff techniques and boxing 2. Scenes of the bone-setting master demonstrating massage techniques 3. Funny moments when students practice on each other |
Shaolin’s Hidden Skill: Master Both Boxing and Bone-Setting |
| Day 11 | Outdoor Practical Training 1. Outdoor training at Shaolin Back Mountain (boxing + staff techniques) 2. Simulated self-defense teaching (move breakdown and application) |
Songshan Hiking (climb Songshan Mountain and overlook the panoramic view of Shaolin Temple) | 1. Artistic shots of practicing staff techniques in the mountains 2. Close-ups of self-defense move demonstrations 3. Panoramic views and group photos at the top of Songshan |
Shaolin Outdoor Training: Perform a Set of Small Hong Fist on Top of Songshan |
| Day 12 | Comprehensive Skill Improvement 1. Coherent demonstration of the complete Small Hong Fist and staff techniques 2. Group performance rehearsal (design simple formations) |
Shaolin Paper-Cutting/Woodblock Printing Experience (make kung fu-themed cultural and creative products) | 1. Tacit cooperation shots during group rehearsals 2. Focused scenes of making cultural and creative products 3. Display of finished kung fu-themed paper-cuts |
Shaolin Cultural and Creative DIY: Carve Kung Fu onto Woodblocks |
| Day 13 | Graduation Performance Rehearsal 1. Rehearsal of personal skill demonstrations 2. Group performance rehearsal (boxing + staff combination) 3. Stage positioning and camera sense training |
Master-Apprentice Heart-to-Heart Session (students share experiences, coach gives blessings) | 1. Slow-motion shots of highlight moves during rehearsal 2. Touching moments of the master-apprentice heart-to-heart talk 3. Scenes of the coach giving Shaolin souvenirs |
The Day Before Graduation at Shaolin: Sprint for the Graduation Performance! |
| Day 14 | Final Assessment + Graduation Performance 1. Personal boxing/staff assessment 2. Group performance 3. Awarding of graduation certificates and Shaolin souvenirs |
Graduation Ceremony + Farewell Dinner | 1. Exciting moments of the performance (multi-angle shooting) 2. Glorious moments of receiving certificates 3. Group photos with master |
Graduated from Shaolin! A 2-Week Kung Fu Journey to Remember for a Lifetime |
Vlog Shooting & Production Tips
1.Equipment Suggestions: Bring an action camera (to shoot first-person training footage), a mobile phone (for daily recording), and a tripod (to fix the camera for shooting coherent moves).
2.Content Structure: Each vlog should ideally include four parts: “Opening Check-in → Daily Training Focus → Cultural Experience Highlights → Personal Insights” to maintain a balanced rhythm.
3.Subtitles & Dubbing: Use English dubbing to explain training experiences, and add Chinese subtitles to mark martial arts terms (e.g., “Horse Stance – Mabu Stance”) to highlight the cultural communication attribute.
4.Safety Tips: Pay attention to safety while shooting during training to avoid equipment damage from weapon collisions; abide by scenic area regulations during outdoor shooting and do not enter unopened areas.
Notes
1.During training, wear loose martial arts uniforms and sports shoes; abide by Shaolin’s schedule and do not be late or leave early.
2.Focus on Shaolin vegetarian food for meals, avoid spicy and greasy food to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort that may affect training.
3.If a sports injury occurs, stop training immediately, contact the coach, and follow the guidance of the Shaolin bone-setting master for treatment.
