--- title: "Shaolin Martial Arts Training in Delhi | Shifu Kumar" description: "Learn authentic Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda, and self-defense in Delhi. 34th Generation Disciple Shifu Kumar teaches practical skills and deep discipline." canonical: https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/additional-work last_updated: 2025-09-23 --- # Shaolin Philosophy and Practical Self-Defense Tribe Verified · 34th Gen Shaolin Disciple in Delhi By [Shi Yan Xiang](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu) · Online classes and at school in Shahpur Jat, New Delhi · ₹4,000 per month (estimate) Part of [Combat Sports & Self-Defense](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/damoshaolinkungfu/combat-sports-self-defense/gallery) Training extends beyond the mat. Here, I share moments of discipline, cultural significance, and the core purpose of learning to protect what matters. ## Photos and videos - ![The ability to protect yourself and your loved ones is one of the most valuable skills you can learn. Martial arts training strengthens not only your body but also your resolve to be a protector.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/69540758-9bb9-483a-9a1d-3bcd2412a443) ## About Additional Work Martial arts is not just about the strike. It is about the intent behind it. Whether we are discussing the responsibility of protecting loved ones or understanding the lineage of Damo, these moments define why we train. True strength comes from the resolve to keep your family safe and the discipline to maintain that readiness every single day. ### Beyond the Workout At Damo Shaolin Kung Fu School, we do not view martial arts as a hobby. It is a way of life. The moments captured here represent the ethos of my teaching—from the discipline required to master close-quarter combat to the traditional values we uphold. ### Why Lineage Matters As a 34th Generation Shaolin Temple Warrior Disciple, I do not just teach moves. I pass down a system refined over centuries. This includes the physical—Sanda, Boxing, and Eskrima—and the mental, through Qigong and meditation. When you train with me in Shahpur Jat, you are not learning generic fitness. You are learning to cultivate focus and actual skill. ### Protecting What Matters 'Self-defense' is often misunderstood. It is not about aggression. It is about the capacity to act when needed. As I always say, *Zindagi jeenay kay liye hai* (Life is for living). To live fully, one must have the confidence that they can handle conflict. We break down the mechanics of defense—whether it is knife defense or stick fighting—until it becomes instinct. You train, you repeat, you master. That is the way of Shaolin. ## About Shi Yan Xiang I am Shifu Kumar, a 34th Generation Shaolin Disciple. I bring the authentic Shaolin tradition from the temple in China directly to Delhi. At Damo Shaolin, you come to build real, practical skill through repetition. 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