Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan
Teaching Kung Fu across the globe
The Shaolin Kung Fu Association’s core purpose is to be the national body for Shaolin Gaocan Mun Nam Pai Chuan Kung Fu in New Zealand. We have a licensing agreement with Nam Pai Chuan Trading Limited, which manages the art across the globe.
This agreement formalises our obligations and responsibilities to the art and provides a connection to other kindred organisations. As members, our students have the right to connect and train at our Nam Pai Chuan training centres internationally.
We’re an incorporated society
Focused on our members
We are a member-based incorporated society that is focused on improving the health and well-being of our students through learning, practicing and sharing Shaolin Kung Fu. Every student becomes a member of the incorporated society which has a legal structure and governing body.
The powers of the Executive Board, and the rights of our members are in the society’s rules, available here.
Our Executive Board are elected annually and are responsible for nation-wide operations, instructor training, policy setting, and the support of our students and training centres.
We’re a registered charity
Doing good for our community
The Shaolin Kung Fu Association is a registered charity that ensures Shaolin Kung Fu is;
- promoted, developed and fostered for the health, well-being and benefit of the general public in New Zealand;
- delivered in New Zealand by its members;
- Encouraged and promoted as an activity that promotes and maintains the health and well-being of its participants;
We understand the benefits to the mind, body and spirit that everyday New Zealanders gain by learning, practicing and sharing Shaolin Kung Fu.
The Federation
Supporting Chinese Martial Arts in New Zealand
The Shaolin Kung Fu Association is a member of the New Zealand Kung Fu Wushu Federation. The Federation represents dozens of Chinese martial arts schools and promotes friendship, community, and collaboration.
The Federation holds tournaments and workshops covering Taolu (forms), Sanda (kickboxing). There is opportunity to become a judging or referring official as well.
The Federation is recognized by Sports New Zealand and is a member of the International Wushu Federation (IWUF) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).