Atlanta Area Chinese Shaolin Centers

Sifu Vince Vickers

Mr. Vickers began his "official" martial arts training at the Boy's Club in Dothan, Alabama in 1976. The style was Kepkan Karate and he obtained a Yellow Belt. He next trained in Shaolin Five Ancestor's Fist (now known as Wu Zu Quan) from 1981 to 1985 where he earned the rank of First Degree Black Belt. He began training in Shao-Lin Tao with Master Michael Reid at CSC-Marietta in 1995. and obtained his First Degree Black Belt from Grandmaster Sin Kwang The' in September of 1998. He opened and has served as the Chief Instructor of the Shaolin-Tao Club in Rome, Georgia since 2000. Mr. Vickers also has training in the arts of Shotokan Karate, Russian Sambo, Tae Kwon Do and Jeet Kune Do.

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Join Now With several schools around Metro Atlanta, and affiliate programs in other states, the Chinese Shaolin Centers form a community dedicated to passing on the tradition of the ways of Shaolin (Shaolin-Tao). We are committed to life-long fitness, self-defense and mental well-being. We have well-structured classes that are both energetic and safe, taught by certified instructors. Our curriculum allows every student the opportunity to apply their strengths and challenge their weaknesses. We offer a journey of personal growth and development that teaches you to comprehend the difference between intellectual knowledge and internalized understanding. We invite you to come join us and see how our training can make a difference in your life.

What's Going On At CSC

March 2013 has proved to be a very busy and productive month for the Chinese Shaolin Centers. Four students in our youth program have earned Jr. Black Belts. Associate Master Diana Rixom March 8, 2103 conducted Formal Testing for students testing up to the ranks Probationary Black Belt/Sash and on March 15, 2013 Master Reid conducted Formal Testing for students testing in the Black Belt/Sash Ranks. Master Reid also taught 3 classes as part of Shaolin Student Appreciation Day on March 16, 2013. Ground Locking was taught in the morning, Tai Chi 24 Form Applications were taught at mid-day and Shaolin Leopard Fist was taught in the afternoon. The CSC-Marietta on Saturday March 23, 2013 celebrated with a huge turn out on its 20 Year Anniversary Photo Day. Fantastic month for the Chinese Shaolin Centers

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