Today we’d like to introduce you to Raef Khalsa
Hi Raef, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I have been immersed in martial-spiritual traditions for as long as I can remember. Inherited through family, my journey began under the guidance of yogic and martial masters from different cultures, ultimately leading me to a master of one of the last surviving Shaolin lineages. Hidden within the complexities of Chinese politics and secret family traditions, it emerged during a brief window of public access as if gift-wrapped by destiny.
Guided by both desire and circumstance, I spent my formative years pushing the limits of mind, body, and spirit. Through relentless training and deep inner cultivation, I gained entry into some of the most secretive Shaolin teachings on the planet—not as a student attending classes, but through full immersion. From my teens into adulthood, I lived and trained within these traditions, experiencing them not as an outsider, but as one shaped by their very essence.
Today, I walk the path as a teacher for those ready to reshape their energy and consciousness. The world is shifting—we all feel it. Our bodies sense the change. This is the time to adapt, to align, and to activate. My work centers on guiding students through Shaolin’s neurological training methods, helping them create a balance between their physical form and higher states of energy and awareness.
This path—bridging healing arts, Shaolin Kung Fu, inner-temple activation, and Luohan Qi Gong—gave rise to Fut Ling Ji, meaning “Buddha’s Spiritual Will.” A vessel of transformation for the modern age, it is where stillness and motion, peace and power, all converge. When all things are settled in peace, the solution appears.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Shaolin training—it’s the best and worst thing that can happen to you. But beneath its trials lies a deeper purpose: true spiritual growth. In today’s world, more sensitive and otherworldly souls are drawn to traditional martial arts—not just for physical discipline, but as a means to navigate their inner work and forge a profound connection with reality. There is vulnerability in this raw, unmodified purity. Energetically sensitive individuals are often left confused, as the highest risks of manipulation are often hidden behind the entry points to “healing.”
In this same way, I wasn’t given a perfect sanctuary, but I eventually realized no one else could create it for me. Instead of waiting for it to appear, I sought out those willing to build a better future alongside me. My students know they are always in command—this journey is one we walk together. My role is to observe, guide, and provide the right nutrients and nudges along the way. My own growth has come from embracing both discipline and playfulness, channeling that joy into a living passion for the art itself.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Kung Fu has always been my most recognized work. Moving as if you come from another world is one accomplishment, translating that into fighting is another. I’m maintaining the art to an extreme that is rarely seen in any country. But to me, the essence of Kung Fu is far greater: it is the ancient way of liberation, a path that frees one from suffering and protects the defenseless—including you. This philosophy is what makes my approach resonate deeply with the martial arts community.
My students train in a highly personalized environment and meeting them at their level is an art in itself, but true mastery lies in taking them beyond it. My real job is transformation. In private training, I show students how to extend their lifespan, not just in years but in quality. The first step? Pushing you past your comfort zone and seeing how you respond. Growth emerges when you address your limits head-on. Capturing that shift is where a new energy and essence arises that, once harnessed, becomes an intuitive force applied across all aspects of life.
In combat, this principle is no different. The fighters of Thailand understand well what it means to fight with heart. At Martialhartz, we teach this combatively and beyond. The knowledge within this system is vast, offering profound solutions for mastering your unique path. This is Fut Ling Ji, the transmission of the way—directly from teacher to student. Only by understanding oneself can we unlock something in another.
Beyond theory, it’s something I have lived. Mastering Lohan Qi Gong, a direct link to Buddha’s teachings, granted me an awareness that reshaped my entire life. While my martial arts expertise spans seven disciplines, this deeper understanding has expanded my abilities across multiple fields: professional video production, music composition, marketing strategy, healing, and spiritual training. Every skill I have cultivated reached new heights of professionalism when I unlocked this path.
It takes time, but I know the way. Most of my students come not just to learn—but to truly be free. So, I guide others to it as well.
Any big plans?
Rather than attempting to preserve tradition in a world that no longer speaks the language, my focus is adaptation, translating sacred teachings into a form that makes sense within our current reality. Few realize that true Shaolin forms, when practiced authentically, are rituals. Even fewer know of the occult, esoteric traditions within Shaolin—systems designed not just for combat, but for unlocking extraordinary abilities.
Across all traditions worldwide, one truth stands clear: More people could access these elevated states if they commit their hearts to the ancient wisdom traditions. And that’s where I excel at showing people how to unlock their potential. Not only that, but I create space for fun because that’s the best way to create lasting transformation and enjoyment.
As a protector of this hidden knowledge, I created Fut Ling Ji (佛灵旨)—Buddha’s Spiritual Will. This system bridges the gap between the last remaining, unaltered Shaolin forms and the secret family traditions of the temple that have been guarded for generations. It is not a reinvention, but a reconstruction, distilled from the highest teachings of Bodhidharma and the ancient Chinese sages.
Fut Ling Ji integrates:
✔ Sacred Geometry – Unlocking the energetic blueprints within movement and form.
✔ Healing Practices – Transforming the body from the inside out.
✔ Spiritual Activation – Unlocking spiritual codes and individual higher purpose.
✔ Combat Training – Restoring the practical combat of Shaolin and rooting the chi in your body.
✔ Nervous System Training – Refining the body’s ability to channel higher energies.
And when these elements align, the etheric opens. So many of my students have crazy expansive experiences—it truly makes me happy to witness their joy! Did you know you punch harder when you’re joyful?
Through Fut Ling Ji, you can access the true essence of Shaolin without spending a lifetime deciphering fragmented teachings or chasing masters who hide in distant mountains. This isn’t a shortcut—it’s a direct path. A revival of the original purpose of these arts: to awaken the mind, strengthen the body, and transcend the illusions that bind us.
Pricing:
- Private Classes: $50 per hour
- Public Classes: $30 an hour
- Shaolin 30-day transformation: $1,000
- Qi Gong Training Video: $60
- Kung Fu Training Video: $60
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martialhartz
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@martialhartz
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/R1bdV9GDWCvafdFy8
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