Shaolin Kung Fu , also called Shaolin Wushu , is among the oldest institutionalized styles of Chinese martial arts. Known in Chinese as Shaolinquan or Shaolin wugong , it originated and was developed in the Buddhist Shaolin temple in Henan province, China. During the 1500 years of its development, Shaolin kung fu, with its rich content, became one of the largest schools of kung fu. The name Shaolin is also used as a brand for the so-called external styles of kung fu. Many styles in southern and northern China use the name Shaolin.