Black Mountain Spirit · Human Development Systems
SHAOLIN STRONG
Develop what your body can do.
Strength, balance, coordination, speed, endurance, and precision can be cultivated through purposeful movement. You do not need to arrive already strong or experienced.
Explore the four-week introductionTell us what interests youBegin where you are
There's more in you.
Shaolin Strong is its own non-combative physical-development discipline, informed by traditional Shaolin training methods. It is not a fighting class or a competition.
Whether you found us through a community member or simply around Pittsburgh, you're welcome in the same introductory community. Additional community classes may be added if interest supports them.
What you can cultivate
Progress that belongs to you.
These are developmental aims, not guaranteed outcomes in four weeks. Each person's progress is different.
The invitation
See yourself beginning.
Your four-week introduction
Four sessions. A meaningful beginning.
Join us once a week for four weeks. Each introductory class has a specific, predetermined lesson format designed to help you learn the foundations without being overwhelmed.
No prior experience required. Small groups allow individual attention. We aim for around ten participants per cohort, with fourteen as the maximum.
When does class meet? We're gathering scheduling preferences from prospective participants before confirming the introductory time. Your preferred day and time matter.
What happens afterward? Continue into Shaolin Strong ongoing classes at your own pace. Traditional Northern Shaolin training is a separate, optional path for those who actively want it.
Choose your first step
Ready to begin?
Complete introduction
All four weekly introductory classes. One-time purchase; no automatic ongoing subscription.
Reserve all four weeks →Try the first class
Attend the first session of the four-week cycle. If you choose to complete that same cycle, the remaining three classes cost $39.
Try the first class →Remaining three sessions: $39, arranged after your first class.
Class dates, available places, refund terms, and attendance confirmation will be provided before your introductory cycle begins.
A little about you
What could you become?
Not quite ready to enroll? We'd love to hear what you're hoping to discover. These five questions are optional and won't stand between you and registration.
You may also register above without completing the survey.
Stay connected
There's a place for you around the Mountain.
Not ready for classes yet? Explore the Black Mountain Spirit Community App—our online gathering place for school news, events, introductory learning, and community life. You can browse public material without joining; free registration opens additional introductory resources as they become available.
Explore the Community App →Community participation and any optional email-marketing consent are separate from paid class enrollment.
Good to know
Questions before you begin?
Do I need experience? No. The introduction is designed for newcomers.
Do participants from different communities need separate registration? No. Everyone can join the same introductory cohort; we may add a dedicated group if demand warrants it.
Will I be enrolled in ongoing classes automatically? No. You decide whether to continue after the introduction.
Is traditional training the same thing? No. Our traditional Shaolin and traditional TaiJi classes are separate, more intensive training paths.
What should I wear? Comfortable clothing that allows movement. We'll provide studio footwear guidance before your first class.