1. Students must respect and uphold the traditional Shaolin culture.

2. Students must respect and never harm their teacher and elders. They must also be kind and friendly to fellow students and treat them as brothers and sisters.

3. Discipline is one of the pillars of our traditional training.

4. No meat products are permitted in the school. Students must follow the Buddhist way and become vegetarians, eat no spicy food, drink no alcohol and not smoke.

5. Students must not steal or commit any crimes.

6. Students must obey instructors and learn and practice what they are taught.

7. Students must train hard and with concentration. Traditional Shaolin gongfu is for health and self-defence. Only with hard and constant practice will you achieve success.

8. Self-motivation is important. Students should listen to the Shifu and follow his advice. Students must learn how to practice on their own without the Shifu being present.

9. Students must never harm or use their skill against the innocent and helpless. Senior students cannot push around the beginners.

10. Arrogance or a vain display of skill is against the rules and conduct of Shaolin gongfu. Don't show-off. There are many people more skilled then you are.

11. Do not teach others until you know enough. Remember, Shaolin gongfu is a vast subject the study of which can take an entire lifetime.

12. Regardless of how much money or power someone has, authentic Shaolin gongfu cannot be bought; it requires time and effort.