How to become a shaolin monk?

Well see the thing is i realy want to live as a monk, peacefull and looking twords the future, not only for the cool things you see them do on tv, all though i want that to haha, i live in ca not exactly the best place to start. i need tips, and some were to begin. i know that as a shaolin monk you start at five, i need to know what the five year olds are taught so i can learn from the begining. pls help me to begin my way. and also how can i begin to use my chi what movements do they do to controll it pls inform me thank you!!!

How to become a shaolin monk?
To become one of these admired warriors it is necessary to follow the ten basic precepts of the combat arts, the most of important of which is believed to be persistence. A Shaolin monk needs to train in weaponry and combat no matter what the weather, his circumstances or physical condition
Reply:to become a true shaolin monk, first you need to move to china suburban then find a shaolin temple, there you aint allow to eat no meat, just veggies. and you shave all your hair and tatto 6 or 9 black dots on your head. you wake up early to do work and spend of time study its religion
Reply:Dunno, but you might try exploring other possibilities that offer the serenity you are looking for. Take a Tai Chi class, perhaps Yoga.
Reply:You can go to China or look up martial arts schools in your area. There are probably some who teach this. I grew up doing martial arts. It has many benefits. See site below for how it helps your mind which is what psychology is about. Make sure to read the stuff about Jet Li in the epilogue. He saved the Shaolin Temples from shutting down due to lack of interest by making a movie about them.

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