Shifu Yuan Jing

34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk
Tai Chi and Qi Gong Expert
You may not be able to catch your mind, but you can catch your breath and that will help you still your mind.

Shifu Jing is a 34th generation Shaolin Warrior Monk and a master teacher of Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qi Gong meditation. 

He was born in rural China and among the select few chosen to live in the Shaolin Temple at age 9. After many years of practice, he was invited to travel the globe and went on the Shaolin Temple’s world tour for 6 years. 

He is based in Australia and is keen to help children and families improve their health through the transformative potential of martial arts.

Background & qualifications

    • Master Teacher of Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong Meditation
    • Former Instructor with the Shaolin Temple World Tour

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    Experience & areas of focus

    • Tai Chi and Qi Gong practice for health, balance, and stress regulation
    • Martial arts as a pathway to resilience and confidence in children and teens
    • Meditation and mindfulness techniques to strengthen focus and calm
    • Family-friendly approaches that integrate movement, discipline, and wellbeing

    • Approach to care

    Shifu Jing combines the rigor of Shaolin tradition with compassion for today’s children and families. He emphasizes:

    • Discipline with kindness - encouraging growth through consistent, supportive practice
    • Mind-body integration - teaching how movement, breath, and mindset connect
    • Practical transformation - helping families build strength, resilience, and balance in daily life

    Associations, media, publications

    • Founder of Jing Talks, lecture series on meditation, kung-fu and positive change