Generally, classes will begin with warm up exercises and this will be followed with the practice of basic moves and stances. You are then taught a specific Shaolin form, step by step. It is essential to perform the basics with a certain degree of competence before moving on. Therefore repetition forms a significant part of the training to ensure you gain and are able to maintain a high level of skill in what you learn.

Classes are enjoyable but do require hard work and commitment if you want to progress. Effort and consistency on your part is needed if you want to achieve maximum benefit from the training.