Shaolin Temple on Mount Song is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism, as well as the place of origin for Shaolin Martial Art, which include powerful strike and swift movement, as well as various practical attack or defense skills. It can be applied in the battle and also served as the skill of self-defense or body-building. It has been praised as the source of all kinds of martial arts and enjoys high reputation in the international arena. The origin and development of Shaolin Martial Art were under the influence of Zen Buddhism.

In Chinese martial circle, Shaolin Martial Art is one of the schools with the longest history, the most complete system and highest level. According to the boxing instruction passed down in Shaolin Temple, Shaolin Martial Art includes hundreds of series, as well as 72 consummate skill and the unique kungfu in grappling, wresting, joint dislocating, vital point's acupuncture and breathing techniques, which constitute a huge system. Shaolin Martial Art is combined by a series of movements. Each combination is designed based on the medical knowledge in ancient China and follow the movement rules of human body. It emphasizes association of activity and inertia and the alternation of kindness and severity. (Essay: Liu Tao)