About Our Program
About Our Program
Students work at their OWN PACE and new students can JOIN at ANY TIME.
Some frequently asked questions:
1.What is Kung Fu training like?
Chinese Shao-Lin Kung Fu is the oldest form of martial arts training with a history spanning 1500 years. Our program trains mind, body and spirit with physical conditioning, breathing and meditation, and self-discipline.
Shao-Lin is great for the student whose goals include fitness and physical well-being - and the student who searches for the most complete form of martial arts training may both find a home with us at the Chinese Shao-Lin Center Los Angeles.
Come visit the Center during class hours and you can see what classes are like. We’re always free to answer your questions.
2.How often do Shao-Lin students train?
We have programs tailored for casual students interested in fitness and physical well-being as well as more serious Martial Arts students. Students may attend training as often as they like!
3.What Shao-Lin memberships are available?
We offer a variety of memberships starting as low as $25 per month with no contracts.
4.How old are Shao-Lin Kung Fu students?
We have students of all ages. Our classes are structured for adults. Recommended age for children is at least 12 years old. We will allow a student as young as 9 or 10 if an older sibling or parent joins with them. For younger students, we suggest that you purchase a 1-month membership as a trial period to see how they like it. We can always renew for longer!
5.Are there other Shao-Lin locations?
There are Shao-lin schools all across the nation! We have over 20 locations, and your membership to Shao-lin Los Angeles is valid to visit and train at any one of these schools.
6.Who runs the Chinese Shao-Lin Center Los Angeles?
The Los Angeles school is run by Head Instructor Dean Ash. Dean is a Third-Degree Black Belt and has been certified by Elder Masters David and Sharon Soard and Grandmaster Sin Kwang Thé.
7.Where are classes held?
Classes are currently held at
our full-time training facility at
14923 Magnolia Blvd. (see map).
8.When are classes currently scheduled?
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
5 PM - 8PM. Saturdays 10 AM - 1 PM.
Contact us to visit a class or become a student.
Chinese Shao-Lin Center - (818) 783-2356 info@csclosangeles.com
About our Instructor

Head Instructor Dean Ash has trained directly under Elder Masters David and Sharon Soard. During that time, he has attained the rank of Third-Degree Black Belt.
“Teachers open the door; you must enter by yourself.”
Our Teaching

The Kung Fu taught at the Shao-lin Center is comprised of many various colorful styles.
Shao-lin styles taught:
-Northern and Southern Fist
-Hua Fist (Hua Chan)
-Drunken Fist
-Chin Na (Holds & Counters)
-Black Tiger (Hei Chuan)
-White Crane (Pai Hao)
-Monkey (Hou Chan)
-Preying Mantis (Tang Leng)
about our program