Shaolin Warriors

Thursday, Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m.

When the Shaolin Warriors take the stage, audiences are treated to breathtaking feats of physical strength and agility. From the various Shaolin boxing techniques to the nature-inspired imitations of a roaring tiger, naughty monkey or cunning snake, to the graceful Taiji and the tough Qi Gong demonstration, the Shaolin Warriors give a performance that displays faith, discipline, respect and strength unmatched in the Western world.

Combat arts precepts of the Shaolin Monastery have been handed down from generation to generation. The first precept requires that the body would be agile, quick and energetic. “For instance, if you take a step, your hand should make a corresponding swift movement; movements of all parts of the body must be coordinated.”

Another precept emphasizes the three human elements: eyes, ears and heart intelligence must be in harmony. “You should have attentive and active eyes and follow any enemy’s manipulations all the time. You must prick your ears to sense movements and rest. You should have keen ears to hear voices of tigers and snow leopards from the eight sides of the Universe. The eyes look, the ears listen and they transmit the received information to the heart. If the heart is bright and eyes are alert, you will not make mistakes.”

To learn about all 10 precepts of Shaolin Fighters, click here.

To learn more about Shaolin history and tradition, click here.

Local martial arts students will showcase their techniques and skills in the Lied Center lobby from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m.

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