Shifu Yan Kun -

Academy Headmaster

 

Our Headmaster of the Academy, Shifu Yan Kun  is a 34th Generation Disciple of Shaolin Temple China, personally selected by Grand Abbot Shi Yong Xin.  

 

Shifu Yan Kun, has over 3 decades of martial arts experience and almost 2 decades worth of coaching and mentoring students to championships. 

 

Having lived and trained at the famous Shaolin Temple in China in 2004, Shifu Yan Kun became proficient in Chinese Martial arts.  In June 2009 he sat an exam by the Shaolin Wushu Association of Henan at that time to be the highest ranked non-Chinese globally, achieving the Shaolin Wushu Duan Wei Level 6 (Dan 6). Renowned for his competition success, Shifu Yan Kun has earned numerous titles in both the UK and China, recognized with 'Certificate of Excellence' awards by Government Officials and featured in media worldwide.

 

Shifu Yan Kun was a member of the BCCMA Executive Sanda Committee and was the former Great Britain Headcoach. Committed to excellence, he has trained National & International Champions in Traditional Shaolin forms, Long Weapon Shaolin forms, and Sanda Kickboxing, continuing to mentor students of all ages in their journey towards mastery.

 

Harnessing the physical and mental strength of Shaolin Kung Fu, Shifu Yan Kun is known for his ‘Iron Body’ performing the Hard Qi Gong talent for enduring breaking metal bars and bricks on his head.  With his vast experience of travelling world wide with his students representing Great Britain as the GB Team for competitions and performances, he has coached many students to winning championships. Being featured in UK media and magazines for his talent & achievements, he is known for his work with the Arsenal football coaching football players for PR events, featuring on Hip hop videos, performing on UK & European stages for Chinese events & promotions. 

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