birth_place styles known_for rank article_title name occupation
henan , china kenpo karate , shaolin kung fu , wushu founder shaolin temple cultural center , kung fu heroes '' 34th generation disciple of shaolin temple '' 3rd degree black belt in kenpo karate , shi yan xu
 shi yan xu teacher , martial artist , public speaker
shi yan xu

shi yanxu is the director of shaolin temple cultural center in los angeles .
yanxu started his monastic life in childhood with extensive chan meditation and shaolin kung fu training under abbot shi yongxin at china 's songshan shaolin temple .
he was appointed the head instructor of shaolin martial monks in 2004-2005 and has been the personal aid of the abbot before he came to the united states .
shi yanxu is a master of the shaolin arts -- an integrated system of chan buddhism , martial arts and medicine .
he has gained insights to the scriptures and human nature through meditation guided by accomplished chan masters .
he specializes in various forms of shaolin martial arts as well as the holistic exercise system which is designed to enhance people 's physical health .
the holistic exercise system follows yi jin jing -lrb- 易筋經 -rrb- , muscle/tendon change classic , and xi sui jing -lrb- 洗髓經 -rrb- , marrow washing classic , which were left behind by bodhidharma at songshan shaolin temple during 5th/6th century .
since 2007 , yanxu has taught hundreds of students with difference age , race , religion and cultural background .
he has organized various events to promote shaolin culture in the u.s. , such as the shaolin temple day celebration .
also , yanxu actively involved with the local community and his efforts were acknowledged by the city of arcadia , city of walnut , los angeles country sheriff 's department and chinese chamber of commerce in los angeles county , etc. .
