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Typical Shaolin Kungfu Training Daily Schedule

Applicable Crowd: Martial arts beginners and advanced practitioners (intensity can be adjusted based on personal foundation)
Core Principles: Combine movement and stillness, progress step by step, focus on standardized movements and coordinated breathing, and avoid overfatigue.

Time PeriodSpecific TimeTraining ContentTraining Key PointsRest & Supplementary Notes
Morning Session(Activate Functions · Solidify Foundations)6:30-6:45 (15 mins)Morning Warm-up & Activation1. Joint Movement: Rotate neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, ankles (10 circles forward/backward each); 2. Dynamic Stretching: Lunge stretch, side stretch, front kick (15 times/side); 3. Abdominal breathing: Inhale 4s → hold 2s → exhale 6s (5 sets)None, complete consecutively
6:45-7:30 (45 mins)Core Basic Skill Training1. Stance Training: Horse-riding/three-body stance (beginners 5-8mins, advanced 10-15mins, 3 sets); 2. Footwork: Lunge/empty/crouch stance transition (20 times/set, 3 sets); 3. Hand Techniques: Thrust punch/push palm/block + footwork (15 times/set, 2 sets/side)2-3 mins rest between sets; replenish warm water
7:30-7:50 (20 mins)Simplified Routine PracticeBeginners: Shaolin Long Fist (1-8 moves, 5 consecutive times); Advanced: Self-selected routine (first half, 3 slow reps + 2 fast reps)After practice: Walk slowly 1 min to adjust breathing
7:50-8:30 (40 mins)Morning Relaxation & Breakfast1. Static Stretching (thighs, shoulder-back: 15-20s/movement); 2. Palm kneading (thighs, calves); 3. Deep breathing with arm movements (10 times)Rest & have breakfast (high-protein, easy-to-digest: eggs, multi-grain porridge)
 9:30-11:30Routines and weapons trainingnew sets learning as boxing,sword,Shaolin Sword and Shaolin hard QigongMost important training period of the whole day
Afternoon Session(Strengthen Skills · Enhance Quality)14:30-14:45 (15 mins)Afternoon Awakening Exercise1. Whole-body shaking (1 min); 2. Morning routine (first 4 moves, 3 consecutive times); 3. Abdominal breathing + anal lifting (8 sets)None, gradually get into state
14:45-15:45 (60 mins)Specialized Skill Improvement1. Weapon Practice (optional): Wooden sword/Tai Chi fan (10 times/set, 3 sets); 2. Combat Skills: Defensive counterattack (20 times/set, 3 sets); 3. Balance Training: Single-leg stand/swallow pose (beginners 30s, advanced 1min, 3 sets/side)5 mins rest between weapon & combat training; replenish water + nuts
15:45-16:30 (45 mins)Complete Routine IntegrationBeginners: Basic routine (10 times: 3 slow + 4 normal + 3 with commands); Advanced: Self-selected routine (5 times, video review to correct details)3 mins rest after every 3 reps; do simple stretches
16:30-17:00 (30 mins)Afternoon Relaxation & Summary1. Foam roller (thighs, back: 1 min/area); 2. Yoga: Cat-cow/child’s pose (20s/pose); 3. Record training progress & error-prone movesRest naturally, maintain steady breathing
Evening Session(Light Consolidation · Recovery)19:30-20:00 (30 mins)Health-preserving Qigong PracticePractice Tai Chi Eight Methods/Baduanjin/Yijinjing twice; slow movements, sync with breathing, no forceFocus on relaxing body and mind
20:00-20:30 (30 mins)In-depth Relaxation & Recovery1. Hot compress on sore muscles (5 mins/area); 2. Progressive muscle relaxation meditation (15 mins); 3. Drink warm milk/honey waterAid muscle repair and sleep quality

Important Notes

  • Avoid overeating 1 hour before training; replenish water in small amounts and multiple times during training, avoid drinking a large amount of water at once
  • If muscle soreness or joint discomfort occurs, immediately stop high-intensity training, switch to light stretching or rest, and never force yourself
  • Beginners can appropriately reduce the number of repetitions per set and extend rest time, prioritizing standardized movements; advanced practitioners can add explosive training (e.g., jumping thrust punch) to increase intensity
  • wear loose sportswear and soft-soled martial arts shoes, and avoid slippery floors to prevent injury

The training schedule might be changeable during different seasons.