Martial Arts Academy China

Living with Shaolin Masters, students of all abilities are welcomed to go and learn a variety of different forms of Chinese Kung Fu.

The peacefulness of the National Park adjoining it helps students to have the ideal state of mind in developing an accurate understanding of Chinese Kung Fu.

Kung Fu has been in existence for over thousands of years, with many forms developing from regional styles (Southern and Northern) and differing principles such as external and internal. Some people estimate that there are over 230 forms of punching/boxing alone!

The Programme

At the academy you can indicate the form of Kung Fu you wish to learn or advance your existing skills in. The amount you learn will depend on your current level of ability and how long you want to attend the academy for. Below is a typical training schedule for the 1-3 months programme (longer durations avaliable)

History and theory of Shaolin Kung Fu with flexibility training
Introduction to Qi Gong, Sanda (kickboxing) Tai Chi, and 1 to 6 of the Shaolin fist forms
Basic kicking and punching
Low-level weapons training such as staff, whip or sword
Mandarin sessions

Academy students have the possibility of learning hard Qi Gong (the conditioning of the body for fighting). Students who study for one to three months should be able to cut a brick in two by just using their bare hands!

Location

Project is based in Fujian Province, South East China

Accommodation and Meals

All accommodation is based at the academy. Students have their own private room, with shared facilities such as Western-style toilets bathrooms, and showers. On occasion, students may have to share their room with another student.

All meals are prepared by the academy cooks. Meals are fairly basic, made in local styles and with local produce.

Programme Overview

Durations and Prices:
4 weeks £799, 8 weeks £1299, 12 weeks £1799

How to book & pay:
A deposit of £195 to secure your place, the balance is due 12 weeks before departure.

What is included?
Instruction from Shaolin Masters
* Chinese lessons (Mandarin)
Accommodation
Three meals a day
Your Airport transfers
Training facilities
Access to gym
Certificate
Pre-departure information
* Optional

What is not included?
International flights
Any visas
Health and Travel insurance
Clothing for training
Personal items
Additional excursions

Summary:
Kung Fu and many other Martial Arts originate from China, so obviously there is no better place to travel to and then learn directly from the masters who have dedicated their lives to studying the different forms.
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Programme dates:
The Shaolin Kung Fu Academy is available all year round, with the start dates on the first Saturday of each month.

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