Shaolin Tzu is translated as "small forest temple." The name reflects the philosophy of the classical martial arts we study. We have been providing Greater Victoria communities with education and training in classical martial arts for over three decades. The martial arts are a study of martial virtues, and a practical life philosophy.
It embodies physical, emotional, and spiritual values which may be applied to all phases of one's everyday life. Everyone begins the path of the martial arts as equals, regardless of gender, age or nationality. The path leads one on an individual journey that challenges one's spiritual strength and character.
It embodies physical, emotional, and spiritual values which may be applied to all phases of one's everyday life. Everyone begins the path of the martial arts as equals, regardless of gender, age or nationality. The path leads one on an individual journey that challenges one's spiritual strength and character.
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We teach a system that has been passed down through generations of martial arts experts from the original Shaolin Temple in China, Okinawa, Japan and now to North America. The roots of our academy are centuries old, and consist of an eclectic mixture of martial art disciplines in both the internal and external forms.
Our mission is to preserve the classical martial arts tradition within our local community and the global martial arts community through an emphasis on heritage, tradition and the promotion of education and service. To research, develop, maintain, traditional teaching of the martial arts masters that have been passed down over the generations.
In the classical martial arts, training is conducted with the consideration of combat and ethics, as opposed to competition. The distinction between the two lies not in violence versus sportsmanship, but in the view of a 'way of life'. The philosophy of the Shaolin-Tzu Martial Arts Academy is based on budo.
Mr. Richard Mark is the chief martial arts Instructor of the Shaolin-Tzu Martial Arts Academy. He is the West Coast Representative of the Dai-Nippon Butoku-kai, International Division, Canada. Sensei Mark is the highest ranked official in the system of Shorinji Ryu in Canada.
He holds the Shogoo title (a Martial Art Title of Cardinal Honour of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai) of "Kyoshi" (Master instructor), an international ranking of Shichidan (7th degree black belt) in Shorinji Ryu Karate-do.Shogoo Martial Art Title of "Renshi" in Okinawa Kobudo, and Rokudan (6th degree blackbelt) in Okinawan Kobudo (traditional weaponry).
He holds the Shogoo title (a Martial Art Title of Cardinal Honour of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai) of "Kyoshi" (Master instructor), an international ranking of Shichidan (7th degree black belt) in Shorinji Ryu Karate-do.Shogoo Martial Art Title of "Renshi" in Okinawa Kobudo, and Rokudan (6th degree blackbelt) in Okinawan Kobudo (traditional weaponry).
The Shaolin-Tzu Martial Arts Academy offers a unique traditional martial arts program for children and adults. The program provides a dynamic learning environment, so students can achieve maximum results. Our program creates self-confidence in students, to improve relationships and build a positive attitude.
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