Ying Chuan Gong Fu

The guy that makes all of this happen

Welcome to russbo.com

Shaolin Temple Bell Tower

Beijing Forbidden City

Night falls at Ba Da Ling

Shi De Cheng

Deng Feng: Home to Shaolin

The Frozen Lands of Harbin Ice Festival

Mystical Emeishan

Shaolin Wushu Guan

Temple Grounds

Ying Chuan Gong Fu

The guy that makes all of this happen

Welcome to russbo.com

Shaolin Temple Bell Tower

A Brief Introduction to Shaolin and China

Gedan Temple Tibet
Gedan Temple Tibet
Shi Su Xi
Shi Su Xi
Potala Palace
Potala Palace
Da Mo
Da Mo

Welcome to russbo.com!

Over the past thirty-five years this site has continued to grow and expand. Full of information on all things Shaolin, including some imagery and stories from different areas of China.

First created in 1995 after the author's first trip to Shaolin, the site has been expanded with lots of information, pictures and videos encompassing over twenty visits to Shaolin and China, during a period of over twenty years.

Shaolin Schools

Information on local schools in Deng Feng, China.

Shaolin Gong Fu Forms

Explanations of various traditional Shaolin forms.

Concepts in Buddhism

Various types of information related to the practice of Buddhism in our Foundations section.

Learn Gong Fu

Complete information on many Shaolin traditional forms, including discussions and information on other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Seidokan, and others.

Shaolin Schools

Information on local schools in Deng Feng, China.

Shaolin Gong Fu Forms

Explanations of various traditional Shaolin forms.

Concepts in Buddhism

Various types of information related to the practice of Buddhism in our Foundations section.

Learn Gong Fu

Complete information on many Shaolin traditional forms, including discussions and information on other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Seidokan, and others.

Shaolin Schools

Information on local schools in Deng Feng, China.

Shaolin Gong Fu Forms

Explanations of various traditional Shaolin forms.

Concepts in Buddhism

Various types of information related to the practice of Buddhism in our Foundations section.

Learn Gong Fu

Complete information on many Shaolin traditional forms, including discussions and information on other martial arts such as Muay Thai, Seidokan, and others.

MAJOR UPDATE IN PROGRESS ON RUSSBO.COM

Photo Library
A new Photo Library is in progress, with hundreds of previously published and thousands of newly found archival photos from Shaolin and environs circa 1995
Newly updated Forum/Library with all the latest features
Newly revamped Video Library, with a few hundred more videos in process to be uploaded.

russbo.com Statistics

A rough glance at what you'll find here.
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Videos
80
Photos
80
Slideshows
80
Articles
80
Years Published
80
Contributors
80
Visits to date
80
China trips
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