About Hu Zhengsheng 胡正生
Master Hu Zhengsheng became a student of Zhang Guangjun – the late weapon master of the Shaolin Temple – and later became a disciple of Xinyiba master Yang Guiwu, who had learned in person from Wu Shanlin and Shi Degen – two of the past century’s most influential figures in Shaolin Kung Fu’s history.
His teachings represent the true tradition that has been passed down for centuries before the era of Wu Gulun, in the southern and western courtyard of the Shaolin Temple. He has appeared in a variety of documentaries, including Gong Fu Shaolin and The Shaolin Heritage.
YANG XINHUI 杨新会
Main teacher of the traditional training group at our school in China since 2015, Yang is in charge of teaching foreign disciples and the most advanced Chinese students. His english skills, his humor, and his attention to detail is highly appreciated by all his students. He is a Xinyiba practitioner and an advanced Shaolin pugilist with an inspiring determination and discipline when it comes to training.
JOËL ACHERMANN 龍威
Co-founder of the online academy and co-author of “The principles of Shaolin boxing”, Joël has been a student of Hu Zhengsheng since 2012. His love for Kung Fu and his dedication to master Hu and to his Kung Fu family bring life to the various projects he is involved in. He has his own school in Switzerland, and still travels to master Hu’s school several times a year, learning and documenting the many elements of Shaolin Quan and Xinyiba.
ZHANG DONGCHEN 张栋臣
Head coach of the beginners and medium group at our school in China, Zhang’s true passion is the variety of rare weapon styles that he specialized in. He is a student of master Hu since 2008. He is an energetic, funny, and smart teacher who often creates content for our Chinese social media, and joined us for several tutorials.
About the online academy
The Shaolin Xinyiba online academy is the result of nearly 5 years of work on our part, and includes the results of our research, translation and transcription work, as well as unreleased video content from as far back as 2012. We are delighted to finally make this page public and give access to the entire world to these precious traditional Shaolin teachings.
Master Hu and his team started this project in 2020, during the covid pandemic, in order to be able to share our teachings even when international travel is restricted. Consequently, we aim for the tutorials of this site to be very detailed, and of the highest quality, so that we may preserve and pass on our knowledge without the need for students to learn mandarin and travel to China.
Our mission
Our purpose is to elevate the international standard of Shaolin Kung Fu and foster a new generation of highly skilled traditional Shaolin practitioners.
Traditional Shaolin boxing embodies a rich heritage and profound legacy that has endured for centuries. Unlike modern Wushu and modernized Shaolin forms, which prioritize aesthetics, and Sanda, which is tailored for the ring, traditional Shaolin Kung Fu is a lifelong journey, fit for long-term practice.
It consists of embodying deep, natural principles, fully mastering the mind and the body, and applying its techniques in combat, both armed and unarmed. The movements are meticulously designed to build skills efficiently and unlock powerful combat potential.
In the last two decades, Hu Zhengsheng has become renowned for his research in traditional Shaolin boxing and Xinyiba. He has dedicated many years to studying, transcribing, and analyzing ancient Qing dynasty manuscripts passed down by his teacher, Yang Guiwu. These manuscripts, along with the knowledge and skills learned from his teacher, are deeply integrated into the courses taught on this site.
We offer a selection of high-quality tutorials, sharing the authentic and well-preserved teachings of our lineage with the world. Through these courses, we strive to uphold and disseminate the timeless wisdom and unparalleled excellence of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu.
