Master Shi YanTi 释延提
Master Shi YanTi was born in Henan Province, Central China, home of the Shaolin Monastery – the cradle of kung fu and spiritual cultivation since the 5th century. He is a warrior monk of the 34th generation of Shaolin.
At the age of 17, after finishing high school, he entered the Shaolin Monastery, where his martial abilities were evaluated. After successfully passing the selection, he was admitted among the warrior monks, beginning an intensive practice in martial arts and Buddhist teachings, which strengthened his discipline and focus.
In 2007, after years of training and observing 250 Buddhist precepts, he received full bhikkhu ordination, becoming a fully ordained Buddhist monk. Two years later, in 2009, he was granted a scholarship by the Chinese government to study at the Buddhist College in Singapore, where he spent two years deepening his understanding of Buddhist philosophy, learning English, and studying social and natural sciences, further expanding his knowledge of Chan philosophy.
Since 2013, Shi YanTi has been traveling around the world teaching Shaolin kung fu and spreading the culture and philosophy of the monastery. He has led seminars in the United States, African countries, Indonesia, Italy, Germany, and beyond.
He is also the author of two books in English: “Enter the Buddhism”, dedicated to Buddhist philosophy, and “Qigong – The Power of Life”, which explains the practice and benefits of qigong, such as strengthening vital energy. His mission is to spread the Shaolin heritage, combining martial arts, spiritual growth, and Buddhist wisdom.
Sifu Shi HengQing
Salvatore La Licata, Sifu of Wing Tsun Kung Fu and Shaolin disciple of the 35th generation, known by the name Shi HengQing.
He has been practicing martial arts for over 30 years and have been dedicated to teaching for about 20.
He is passionate about Buddhism, meditation, and Eastern philosophy. He practices meditation and his goal is to bring as many people as possible closer to these disciplines.
Instructor Andrea Tabone
Instructor Andrea Tabone has achieved the 3rd Duan Pin certification, the prestigious official Shaolin Kung Fu ranking system, at the Shaolin Temple in China. He trains under the guidance of Master Shi YanTi and Sifu Shi HengQing, and is dedicated to passing on the traditions and values of Shaolin Kung Fu to the next generation.
He has also been practicing Wing Tsun for over 11 years, studying under Sifu Shi HengQing.
Kung Fu has taught me that every obstacle, big or small, can become an opportunity for growth. True strength is not only physical, but comes from the ability to rise again each time with greater determination.
