Customer Reviews
Great for fitness and learning fundamental kung fu - By: G. Black, 20 Aug 2008 
The Shaolin Workout trainsin the aid of building fitness, strength, endurance, stamina & flexibility whilst learning fundamental kung fu steps for the beginner, & giving those who already know how, a virtual classroomin which the Master pushes you to work out to your maximum.
Just as the kung fu is keyin this work out DVD, so is the emphasis on fitness & endurance.
This is great for someone who (1) wants to get fit under the banner of wushu (kung fu) and/or (2) wants to learn or practice kung fuin a class room setting, but is unable to go to a real life class.
The Master is joined by studentsin the back, so you always feel you are part of a class as well as part of the process. The Master is efficient & helpfulin his explanations, but for the complete beginner, do not be afraid to pause the DVD when practicing moves for the first time that you did not quite pick up firstly at the full speed of the class. Once you get the moves, working out is even the more fun.
It is an enjoyable, fast paced, accurate & more regimented form of working out.
Great work out - By: Steven P. Denholm, 13 Jun 2008 
Ive been studying Tang Soo Do for a year & found this a great work out.
Some nice stretches & stamina training though i will say that it might not be for complete novices some basic martial arts understanding is needed.
well worth a look though
A Shaolin Monk In Your Living Room - By: elmore leonard, 08 May 2008 Shifu (Master) Yan Lei uses the exercises taught to novices at the Shaolin Templein China, to show you how to tone your body, increase fitness, build flexibility & focus your mind.
The Shaolin techniques have been used for centuries to attain the highest mental & physical strength. Originally developed to prepare for battle they are still relevant todayin our fight to balance busy lives, combat stress & maintain a healthy mind & body.
In addition to the physical benefits, students of the Shaolin disciplines of Qi Gong & Kung Fu also benefit from increased energy levels, concentration & confidence. The exercises are widely practiced throughout Southeast Asia & work with the body's innate harmony & energy for greater wellbeing.
Shifu Yan Lei is a 34th generation disciple of the Shaolin Templein Henan, China. He has been studying Shaolin martial arts for over twenty years, & is an expertin Shaolin Qi Gong & Kung Fu.
The Shaolin Warrior range of DVDs are designed to guide you through the authentic Shaolin teachings of Qi Gong & Kung Fu. Offering a graded teaching system with exercises & practices direct from the Shaolin Templein China, Shifu Yan Lei takes you on a journey towards spiritual & physical health & well-being.
The Shaolin Workout DVDs are accessible to everyone regardless of age or fitness level & provide three levels: Beginners (Vol.1), Intermediate (Vol.2) & Advanced (Vol.3). No previous experience of martial arts is needed & you work at your own pace to increase your fitness & develop your technique.
