Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization
少林希腊文化組织

In the context of the joint development and implementation of training-educational and cultural programs, the EPOS mission visited the Luoyang State Wushu Academy [chin .: luòyáng shì shàolín wǔshù xuéxiào 洛阳市少林武术学校], which represents officially and exclusively in Greece from July 24, 2015, after the preparation and signing of a treaty of friendship, representation and cooperation between the two bodies.

The Chairman of the Board of the Luoyang Academy, Mr Chen Zheng Wei, awaited them at the front gate and cordially greeted his good friend and colleague, Master Shi Yan Zhuo [chin .: shì yán zhuō 释延卓] - Stavridis Jordan and the Members of the Greek mission, who in the majority, are formally evaluated by the Chinese Academy and have adequate teaching qualifications in Shaolin Kung Fu.

The two Masters spoke about the latest developments in the Chinese Martial Arts and for their progress in China and in Greece, enjoying their tea in the Board Room. Master Shi Yan Zhuo, following the protocol, handed a honorary plaque from the Greek Shaolin Cultural Organization to Master Chen.

Then the Chinese Master, informed his Greek counterpart, that up to the Olympics in Beijing in 2008, China, promoted Modern Wushu and 10 International competition forms. But it was strongly understood that in this way the tradition tends to disappear. So since 2012 a campaign was launched, in which each province promotes and highlights Masters and indigenous traditional Martial Arts styles. Therefore, the Henan province, promotes Shaolin Quan and Tai Ji Quan. Another new element is that the course of wushu is integrated in schools and any student wishes can choose it and get his specialty there.

After the completion of the very interesting discussion, the EPOS team went to the training room, where male and female students of the faculty trained with the Greeks. The training ended with a small demostration, by Chinese and Greeks together, in honor of the Masters. Mr Chen Zeng Wei, invited the Greeks to come any time and stay as long as they wish at the school to train and study together.

Master Shi Yan Zhuo, is one of the most notable Masters of Shaolin Martial Arts. Today Greek Students showed us the reason why the Culture and Sports Committee of People's Office of Honan Province has given the honorary position of Director, from 2002 to the Greek Master. This cooperation is a great honor for our Academy and for me personally. Said Mr Chen Zeng Wei.

Filled with enthusiasm, the members of the mission were photographed with all attendees and completing a very beautiful experience, they departed for Luoyang, renewing their appointment for the next year.