Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School

Learn Kung Fu in China

Study under Shaolin masters of authentic lineage. The school is an institute for the teaching and promotion of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and Chinese Martial Arts in China.

Nestled in the UNESCO World Heritage City of Qufu, the birthplace of Confucius, the Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School offers an unparalleled martial arts experience. Founded in 2008 by Master Shi Yan Jia, a 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk, the school operates under the guidance of the Venerable Shi Yong Xin, Head Abbot of the Shaolin Temple.

Our masters, trained from a young age at the original Shaolin Temple, bring years of experience in teaching international students. Many have excelled in competitions and are part of the Shaolin Temple’s overseas performance team, showcasing their skills globally.

Situated within Shimen Mountain National Park, students enjoy a tranquil setting conducive to learning. Our dedicated masters focus on nurturing each student’s unique potential, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that encourages many to return.

Training at our school enhances strength, flexibility, and coordination while teaching self-defense. Our masters guide students in both physical and mental training, promoting body awareness and mental clarity.

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At Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School you’ll get diverse training opportunities. The school welcomes students of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced practitioner, our tailored programs ensure that everyone can thrive.

Open to all ages and experience levels, our school welcomes everyone to embark on their Kung Fu journey. Students are grouped according to their goals and skills, but all should arrive ready to train hard and engage in basic exercise and stretching.

Rooted in Buddhism, “Kung Fu” (or “Gong Fu”) signifies excellence achieved through dedication and hard work. Shaolin Kung Fu embodies spiritual growth, aiming for awakening and perfection. This philosophy drives our teaching methods, inspiring remarkable skills and personal development.

As the saying goes, true understanding comes from the heart. At Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School, students experience the profound joy and enlightenment that comes from dedicated practice. The school curriculum encompasses a variety of disciplines and offers both long- and short-term training programs suitable for all skill levels.

Martial Arts Styles

Shaolin Kung Fu,
Wing Chun
Sanda (Sanshou),
Praying Mantis Fists,
Tai Chi,
Qigong,
Bagua,
Xingyi,
Baji Chuan

Students can choose short—and long-term training options for a customizable experience. In addition to martial arts, the school offers evening classes in Mandarin, Calligraphy, Acupuncture, Massage, martial arts theory, and Buddhism, enriching your learning journey.

Key Highlights

Learning Chinese Martial Arts Full-time
Expert Instruction from Warrior Monks
The Essence of Shaolin Kung Fu
Serene Training Environment
Inclusive Learning Community
Experiencing Chinese Culture
Visiting amazing locations
Flexible Training Options
Making new friends

1-4 Weeks :

Intro Level

This will be a whole new adventure for you to discover the hidden power within your muscles and tendons and give you a small taste of what real Kung Fu training is like. The course includes:

Basic Kung Fu Theory;
Kung Fu customs;
Kung Fu Basics include fundamental kicks, steps, and sweeps, punches, palms, hand shapes, etc;
Basic Jumps & Rolls;
Basic Sanda (Chinese KickBoxing) skills and exercises;
Conditioning & Power Training along with Power Stretching
Health Care Qigong & Meditation

Introductory Fist Forms and their applications:

Wu Bu Quan (Five-Step Form)
Lian Huan Quan (Continuance Form)
Tong Bi Quan (Penetrating Back Fist Form)

1-3 Months :

Basic Level

In this time, you will realize KungFu is not an easy journey. At the same time you feel you can move faster and you become more flexible. The improvements will be self-evident. In this time, you can manage to get a general idea of what Shaolin Kung Fu is like and learn the methods to practice Shaolin Kung Fu.

Basic Kung Fu Theory;
Kung Fu customs;
Kung Fu Basics including fundamental kicks, steps and sweeps, punches, palms, hand shapes, etc;
Basic Jumps & Rolls;
Basic Sanda (Chinese KickBoxing) skills and exercises;
Conditioning & Power Training along with Power Stretching
Health Care Qigong & Meditation

Introductory Fist Forms and their applications:

Wu Bu Quan (Five Step Form)
Lian Huan Quan (Continuance Form)
Tong Bi Quan (Penetrating Back Fist Form)

4-9 Months :

Intermediate Level

This is the step we can call? suffer more? or the darkest time before sunrise? You might feel upset because you are aware of what you need to do to make one single move better, but your body just can't do it, YET! Or you might have a small injury that will prevent you from growing past your point. Believe me, when I say, this is the time when caterpillars morph into butterflies. What you need to do is continue practicing with patience and allow yourself to blossom out of your cocoon. These abilities require: agility of the movement steps, strength and speed of kicks and punches, accuracy of single moves, coordination of your body, strength, speed, and the spirit of Shaolin Kungfu.

Kung Fu Theory & Application
Shaolin Kungfu customs:
Sanda (Chinese kick-boxing);
Counter-acting exercise and pair sparring
Conditioning on every part of your body;
Hard QiQong to break a brick by palm and elbow;
Authentic Shaolin Health Care Qigong Ba Duan Jin;
Flexibility training; stability training; endurance training.
3-4 Intermediate Level Shaolin Fist Forms:

1. Xiao Hong Quan (Small Flood Fists),
2. Da Hong fist (Big Flood Fists)
3. Xiao Luohan Quan (Small Buddha Palm Fists),
4. Qi Xing Quan (Seven Star Fist),
5. Chao Yang Quan (Facing Bright Sun Fists)
6. Chang Hu Xin Yi Men Quan (Guarding The Mind-Heart Gate Fists).

3-4 Traditional Shaolin Weapon Forms:

1. Yin Shou Guin,
2. Fire Stick,
3. Zhenshan Staff,
4. Yin Yang Staff,
5. Shaolin Single Broadsword,
6. Shaolin Chantou Broadsword,
7. Two Section Staff,
8. Double Staff etc;

10-12 Months :

Advanced Level

After the miserable period, when you have now blossomed, you will find you are progressing very fast. You can learn a difficult form in a month now! And you are now at the top of your class and even in the school. This level requires the shape of the hand to be correct, the moving of the body to be quick, the body acting as a whole, the eyes following the moving of the hand, steps moving accurately, spirit to be up and strength to be released at certain moment with speed.
Shaolin Kungfu theory (to a higher understanding of Shaolin Kung Fu);
Shaolin Kungfu customs;
Pair conditioning and conditioning on piles of bricks
Qigong to break bricks in the air, break an iron bar, steel board, and big stone on bean curd without breaking the bean curd etc;
One opposed by many people sparring exercise.
Authentic Shaolin Health Care Qigong Ba Duan Jin & Yi Jin Jing;
Flexibility training; stability training; endurance training;

*5-6 intermediate traditional Shaolin Fist Forms

1. Da Luohan Quan (Big Buddha Palm Fists)
2. Mei Hua Quan (Plum-Blossom Fist)
3. Pao Quan (Cannon Fist),
4. Shaolin Liu He Quan (Six Harmony Fists)
5. Xiang Xing Quan (Animal Styles Fists) --- a. eagle style, b. leopard style, c. tiger style, d. toad style, e. monkey style, f. snake style, g. scorpion style, etc

*3-4 intermediate traditional Shaolin weapon forms

1. Damo Staff,
2. Fengmo Staff,
3. Southern Staff,
4. Southern Broadsword,
5. Shaolin Standard Broadsword,
6. Long Handle Broadsword,
7. Shaolin Damo Straight Sword,
8. Shaolin Qiankun Straight Sword,
9. Shaolin Standard Straight Sword,
10. Plum-Blossom Straight Sword,
11. Shaolin Thirteen Spear,
12. Shaolin Standard Spear,

*1-2 Shaolin soft weapon forms
1. Chain Whip,
2. Three Section Staff;

2-5 Years :

Professional Level

For those who desire to one day become teachers themselves or Shaolin disciples, maybe even open their own school, you have the option to train for 2-5 years at our school. During this time, you will start to understand and want to practice more of your basics, even a single-hand shape. If you lay a good foundation, this is the time you understand it.

Shaolin Kung Fu theory (to a higher understanding of Shaolin Kung Fu);
Shaolin Kung Fu customs;
Authentic Shaolin Health Care Qigong, Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Jing, Xi Sui Jing;
Flexibility training; stability training; endurance training;

Advanced traditional Shaolin forms selected from the famous Shaolin 18 kinds of weapons, 72 secret skills, Shaolin Press on medical points, Shaolin wooden pile Kungfu, jumping Kungfu.

Here are some of the forms:

1. Liuhe Staff Pair Form,
2. Double Swords Against Spear,
3. Three Section Staff Against Spear,
4. Drunken Forms,
5. Tiger Forms,
6. Crane Forms,
7. King Kong Fist Forms,
8. Monkey Forms,
9. Taizu Chang Quan,
10. Shaolin Luohan 18 Hands,
11. Drunken Staff,
12. Seven Star Broadsword,
13. Shaolin Plum Blossom Sword,
14. Shaolin Plum Blossom Straight Sword,
15. Damo Straight Sword,
16. Shaolin 21 Spear,
17. Shaolin Flying Daggers,
18. Shaolin Rope Dart,
19. Drunken Straight Sword,
20. Double Hooks,
21. Double Broad Swords,
22. Double Whips etc.

Includes/Excludes

The Trip Includes

All the prices above are all inclusive, and you will receive:
Full Time Kung Fu training, 5 days a week, Monday to Friday. Train and learn different Kung Fu styles or choose those that you prefer, between Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda, Wing Chun, Tai Chi, Mantis, Qigong, Qin Na, Baji, Xingyi, Bagua and Wudang Kung fu.
Additional training classes, such as: Power training, Power stretching, Meditation, Jumps and Rolls, Takedowns, Sparring, Wrestling, Conditioning and different kind of workouts.
All cultural clases, such as: Buddhism Theory, Kung Fu Theory, Chinese Mandarin Class, Calligraphy, Acupuncture, Cupping and Massage.
3 Meals a day, everyday, 7 days a week
English translator
In all training classes and cultural classes.
Training facilities: Use the training facilities at any moment that you want.
Hot showers: Use the hot showers at any moment, available 24 hours.
A bed in a shared room: Just 2 students per room.
Wifi and Internet connection: Available in every room and in the common area.
Washing machines: Available 24 hours a day and you can use them as many times that you need.
Access to the common room: Here you can enjoy of our shared book library and shared board games

The Trip Excludes

What is not included: There are some expenses that are not included
Chinese visa: After you pay the application fee, we will send you all the documents to help you to get your Chinese visa. You need paid for this visa and in each country is different price; please check with the Chinese embassy of your country for more details.
Personal expenses: All that extra expenses like drinks, sweets, dinners outside the school, trips with some other students, ice creams, clothes, … the list is endless because every student spend the money in so different ways.
Insurance: Is not necessary that you need one, but is better if you to have one. Is up to you!
Flight tickets: You need to book and pay by your side the international and domestic flights that you need to arrive to our school. But don’t worry that you are not alone, we will send you a PDF file, after we receive your application fee with all the information that you need for your travel.
Visa extensions: If you are stying for more than 3 months in our school you will need to make a visa extension here inside China. The school will arrange and fill all the documents, you only need to sign and pay the fee directly to the immigration office that is around $45 USD. Price depends of your country and the entries that you need.

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I'm nervous about traveling to China, and the training. Will you help me?

Yes, don’t worry your contact at StudyMartialArts.Org will assist you with everything and prep you in advance. We have your back!

What is the weather like and what kind of clothes should I bring?

In the summer months, there are many sunny hot days; nights too are still warm and fans are sometimes used to keep cool. During the Autumn and Spring months, the weather cools, especially in the mornings and at night but can become quite warm in the day. Students need to wrap up in the winter as it gets much colder and can snow. For all seasons, comfortable sports-like and loose clothes are good. Trousers are best to be a bit loose or baggy to perform kicks.

What about the payment? What kinds of payment do you accept? When do I pay that?

After you submit the application form, your position is secured and we can arrange the required documents to be sent to you.

The monthly school fee can be paid in the seven days after you arrive at the school. The school will accept payment in CNY or USD. If you don’t want to take a lot of cash with you, you can take traveler’s checks and get them changed at a local bank with your passport for identification. Alternatively, students can use a bank card to get money from an ATM at the local Bank of China.

How long does it takes from Beijing to Qufu city by train and air?

There are more than 10 bullet trains from both Beijing and Shanghai to Qufu. The journey is about 2-3 hours. There are also overnight trains to the other train station Yanzhou nearby (25 km away). The school can pick up students arriving at Qufu, Qufu airport, and Yangzhou. There are flights to Qufu from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.

How can I contact my home and friends?

The school has free WIFi covered the whole accommodation buluding. Sudents can get connected and use Apps for messages and Video call. Sending letters abroad by post may take a week or two depending on the destination.

What's the accommodation like?

Students studying at the school are currently being accommodated in either a private or two-person shared room depending on their length of stay. Extra blankets are given to students in the winter and fans in the summer. There is also electricity in rooms and a computer with internet in the office that can be used by students. General living conditions in China will to some extent be a reflection of a country still developing so students should be aware of this difference if coming from a western country. How-ever the school aims to provide the students with a good standard of accommodation for them to live in. The school will try to accommodate students as much as possible. Care is also given to the preparing of the food for students to enjoy the meals and give them the energy they need to train.

Do you need to have had previous experience in Martial Arts to train?

It is not necessary to have previously studied Martial Arts in order to come and train. Many students of the school have started training from this position of having hadno experiencebefore coming. The most important thing for before coming is to prepare mentally and physically.

Is there anything else you can tell me about the school?

The school hopes to give a warm and welcoming atmosphere to all students and that they will in turn live peacefully and harmoniously together. In the Shaolin tradition fellow students are brothers and sisters, there for each other to help each other. In this spirit, students live happily together, considerate and caring for each other inside and outside of training.

Learn Kung Fu in China

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map

Making significant progress in your martial arts, health and wellbeing

Martial Arts Styles

Key Highlights

Training Programmes

Includes/Excludes

The Trip Includes

The Trip Excludes

Qufu City

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Why book with us?

2 Week Training Camp

Learn Kung Fu in China

Making significant progress in your martial arts, health and wellbeing

Martial Arts Styles

Key Highlights

Training Programmes

Includes/Excludes

The Trip Includes

The Trip Excludes

Qufu City

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Why book with us?

2 Week Training Camp

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