Letter To Black Belt Students:

By Shaolin Kung Fu International

​        Congratulations! I rejoice with you as you celebrate this incredible milestone in your martial arts journey. You have set yourself apart by your hard work, your dedication, and your commitment to reach your goal - Black Belt. Earning a Black Belt at Shaolin Kung Fu International is a very special honor, and one that is given only to those that have proven themselves in the physical, mental and emotional aspects of the art. It takes years of dedication and hard work to achieve this prestigious rank and it is a great honor.
​

        Remember, earning a Shaolin Kung Fu International Black Belt is an incredible accomplishment; However, that is truly just the beginning. One never stops growing and never stops learning in this subject. It is my hope that our Black Belt students will continue mastery for the rest of their lives. Your Black Belt was very well earned and deserved. I am extremely proud of your accomplishments!

        The decision to continue training after Black Belt will be an important one that you determines. Until now, you has put forth great efforts to reach Black Belt and has built a strong foundation for being a martial artist. Now, you must establish a structured routine to continue growing from the firm foundation has been laid. Just like how the Great Pyramids were built, once a strong foundation has been set, the building process will not be difficult. You has transcended to a higher level of training while remembering to seek further knowledge, advance in techniques, and work towards mastery. Now is the time to set new goals to accomplish many more meaningful achievements in your life. At Shaolin Kung Fu International, we elect the following area of special training for our Black Belt students as they continue their education:

        1. Advancement training in martial arts
        2. Mastery lifestyle training of being the martial artist
        3. Leadership development, participation in performances & competition
        4. Give back to the martial art community

        Remember an honor is never given; it is always earned. Wear your Black Belt with pride as a symbol of your hard-worked journey.
       
        Check your certificate number in IWSD



Sincerely Yours
Ben Zhang, Head Master

---

"My experiance here has definatly benefited my life.  I've discovered that I have more self-control since I started and believe that if I ever need to choreograph a fight sequence, I now have the skills."

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Olivia Souter

"Over the years Kung Fu has had a positive impact on my life.  The main thing I have gained is confidence.  I remember that when I first started I was very shy and would never want to do the activites first or shout during the forms.  Thanks to Kung Fu I have come a long with my confidence in all aspects of life.

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Dana Souter

"Learning Kung Fu has benefitted my attitude and emotions. It also helps me stay fit and It’s fun learning new forms. Kung fu helped me be more aware of my surroundings. I also learned to be positive and encourage people to try their best."

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Esther Kwan

"Kung fu has taught me patience and time management; it has become my life style: to live with respect, self-confidence, discipline, honesty, and a good attitude. I love going to practice because every time it is interesting and fun."

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Cierra Huynh

"Over all these years, kung fu helped build my strength, my speed, my flexibility, and my leadership. Kung fu also made my life more interesting. During competitions, I don’t only think they are about winning, but also very beneficial for my confidence and it is fun to see other schools perform."

                                                                                                                                                                                                 Allison Chew

"Over the last few years, I have tempered within myself a desire to improve in every way that I can; I have found myself more disciplined, especially when it comes to education. I also have made new, supportive friends. I have discovered and strived towards new goals, and genuinely felt happier."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Ken Vandeventer

"Achieving a black belt has been my greatest goal and I have tried very hard to get to this point. Kung fu has helped me to be more disciplined, confident, patient and persistent. I now know that with hard work and practice, I can do anything.  "                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                                                                                                                                                                                                Jaden Cobos

"The Shifus taught me how to push myself past my usual limits and motivated me to do my best. I feel that learning was easy and comfortable with our teacher’s great help, and training was challenging at times but not too hard with practice."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Lucas Claes

"When I first started Kung fu I was kind of scared, but after training and the support of the Shifus and my classmates, I feel more confident in myself and I can do it."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Austin Loewy

"To learn a new move is challenging sometimes, but I enjoy the process of thinking and mastering the move, it gives me a sense of accomplishment."

                                                                                                                                                                                                   Lucas Kwok

“Kung fu has really helped me hone in on my abilities and help me realize that I am capable of so much If I just apply myself. Kung fu has helped my focus greatly.”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sophie Lee

”Kung fu helped me build more strategy and muscle memory. It also helped me focus more, and not give up. Sometimes I would get confused during class, but the Shifus were patient and helped me understand.“

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Nishka Shetty

"My learning experience here was incredible.  I learned to do things I never thought I could ever do, and this benefited me in life because every once in a while, at. school one of my friends, or just a random kid, will try to pick a fight, and I knew how to defend myself without getting him hurt, or myself hurt.  Knowing Kung Fu has made me confident when I walk down the halls, or if I am in the middle of nowhere because I can defend myself well now."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Nakoa Urbina

"Kung Fu has benefited my life very much.  It has helped me achieve things that I never would have been able to do before I started my martial arts training.  Kung Fu has made me more athletic and acrobatic, and it has improved my flexibility and endurance.  I am able to keep calm because I focus on Kung Fu, instead of stressful problems. All in all, Kung Fu has made me a better person."
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Andrew Duh 

"Instead of thinking that I can't do something, Kung Fu has helped me to realize I can do anything, I just need to try and practice."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Alexander Eatock

"Kung Fu has benefited me overall both mentally and physically and has taught me several life skills, such as not using. violence to let my anger out.  Physically, Kung Fu has made me stronger and more powerful.  It is a unique way for me to exercise my body and build flexibility along with muscular strength.  Due to Kung Fu also making me feel more confident, I believe I achieve any of the goals which I set up for myself."

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Rohan Sachan

"I'm so enthusianstic about Kung Fu.  It makes my life interesting; it also helps improve my flexibility, strength, speed.  And the most important, it helps me to build my self-confidence."

                                                                                                                                                                                                         Ryan Chew

“Over my time here I’ve learned a lot about patience and became more disciplined.  Martial Arts has taught me how hard work and how to be a better person. Training at Shaolin Kung Fu International has changed my personality because I’ve learned what it means to be more respectful to other people and have better attitude.”

Andrew Chen

“My experience as a student has been very effective on me.  I feel like I have done well and Kung Fu has helped me develop skills to help with understanding different points of view and how to show you understand for better relationships with friends practicing has been tough because of all the activities, but I’m glad I made the time.”

Olivia Chiang

“Kung Fu has improved me both mentally and physically.  All those pushups, situps, squats, laps and routines have kept me fit, healthy, and disciplined.  Also, it improved my mood, expanded my social life, and made me much happier.”

Theo Chiang

“Kung Fu over the years has improved my flexibility mentally and physically, it has also helped me be more patient and disciplined in time management.  Learning martial arts has truly helped me in an entirety in my life, helping me get through emotional slumps as well as stress from school.”

Zachary Chow

“Kung Fu has benefited me in my overall life as learned things like forms, self-defense, competing, and much more.”

Sepanta Haghdoost

“Kung Fu has benefited me by helping me overcome my nervousness before I have to do something in front of an audience, like right now.  It gives me a sense of accomplishment and it makes me happy.  I am glad that I brought Kung Fu into me life because it gives me these good feelings and accomplishments.”

Neil Loewy

“Kung Fu made me realize my dreams to become strong, and it helped me get there.  Kung Fu has always affected my life, and it will stay with me for the rest of my life.”

Vihaan Shetty

“Kung Fu has made me gain more respect.  Kung Fu helped me have more flexibility and confidence.”

Alan Zeng

"Over my years at Shaolin Kung Fu International, I have learned tons of skills and abilities to help me in my everyday life.  Kung Fu benefited me by giving me a fun activity, where I can have fun and learn skills at the same time."

Alan Tong

"Kung Fu has strengthened not only my body but also my mind.  It has taught me to control my temper and be patient.  With Kung Fu, I have learned perseverance Kung Fu has benefited me in many aspects."

Allen Wong

"​Kung Fu makes me more confident and more patient.  I know, to get to a higher level, I need to learn and practice; I should not give up even when I feel tired.  Moreover, now, I know how to protect myself by learning self-defense."

Anna Lee

"​Kung Fu has helped me gain a lot of confidence in what I do, especially in performances and competitions.  I use this confidence in my everyday life to be able to give out presentations in front of other people.  Not only that, Kung Fu has made my body a lot stronger than it would have been without it.  With this athleticism, I am able to participate in sports that I don't’ know how to play."

Brandon Cheng

"​Kung Fu has helped me learn respect discipline, and how to control my temper.  It has pushed me to my physical and mental limits.  It has made me the person I am, and I’m all the better for it."

Connor Loewy

"Kung Fu helped with the way I think now.  Instead of thinking that I can’t do something, Kung Fu has helped me to realize I can do anything, I just need to try and practice."

Evan Eatock

"Kung Fu has benefited me in physical and mental strength.  I have become more balanced and disciplined too."

Ilan Ellenberger

"Kung Fu made me a stronger faster and flexile student.  Kung Fu made me busier.  Instead of playing video games all day I got to go to Kung Fu. "

Kartick Malunjkar

"Kung Fu has helped me think things over more than once.  Learning Kung Fu has also helped me control my temper.  I still get grumpy but not as often.  Now, I have a new circle of friends from kung fu."

Mindy Hui

"My learning experience over the years has been very good.  Kung Fu has benefited me in life in many ways.  My thinking has changed because I am aware of my surroundings.  My temper has changed because I have learned to stay calm."

Nikunj Parasar

"Kung Fu helped me improve my self-confidence, self-defense, and discipline.  I have been less nervous upstage when performing or presenting at school. "

Patrick Lee

"​Kung Fu helped me control my temper and calm down and it helped me get more fit.  It also boosted up my courage in school and amongst my friends."

Yahat Ambati