Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization
少林希腊文化組织

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Οn Saturday  30th of January at 6:00pm, the Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization in collaboration with the Cultural Club FirstPosition carried out a a speech and interactive presentation of Shaolin Rou Quan at its premises, which was undertaken by shifu Shi Miao Yuan [Chin.: shìmiàoyuán 释妙原] – Vassilopoulos Ioannis who is an officially recognized martial arts master of EPOS.
An introduction preceded round the history , the principles and the culture of Shaolin, via its martial virtues (shaolin wu de) patience and perseverance in particular, and great emphasis was given to the five skills (shaolin wu gong) that gradually develop in every practitioner of Rou Quan  [chin: Shàolín róu quán 少林 柔拳].

It was a brilliant chance for all participants to practice at several kinds of Shaolin Qi Gong , traditional shaolin drills, and eventually they familiarised themselves with Shaolin Rou Quan. Amongst them there were students, scouts, healers and teachers from other alternative forms of exercise.

As expected, scientific quotations and recent publication results were mentioned, concerning the health benefits that every practitioner can enjoy by practicing those certain arts. Moreover, it was explained on how indissolubly connected is the philosophy of shaolin with scouting, in what way students can improve their performances without lumbering their physical health and also how any healer or trainer can use the shaolin arts in parallel, in order to further deepen their understanding on their practice. It was stressed out, that numerous world health organisations suggest it as an ideal complementary form of exercise. 

There was also a mention on evidence-based effects on physical and mental behavior in kids and youngsters and the positive impact that Rou Quan can provide in a family’s general well being and harmony.

What come next was a demo and interactive presentation of a small section of the first skill of Shaolin Rou Quan.

The end of the session was accompanied by a discussion on the printed material that were handed out, and once again it was underlined on how rightful and faithful the Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization is, on the proper transmission of shaolin arts and culture in Greece.