Your Typical Itinerary
Below is a typical training plan for the various programme lengths:
1-3 Months
- Theory and history of Chinese Martial Arts with flexibility training
- Introduction to Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Sanda (kickboxing) and one to six Shaolin fist forms
- Basic punching and kicking
- Low-level weapons training i.e. with staff, sword or whip
- Mandarin lessons
- Academy students have the opportunity to learn hard Qi Gong (conditioning of the body for fighting).
4 months – 1 year
- All of the above, but more in depth study of Tai Chi and Qi Gong
- 6-15 Shaolin Fist forms, with possibility of learning animal form
- Advanced weapons training
- Hard Qi Gong
A Typical Day at the Martial Arts Academy
06:00-07:00 - Running and
Quigong meditation (optional)
07:30 - Breakfast
08:30 - 11:30 - Morning training
session
12:00 - Lunch
14:30-16:00 - Afternoon training
session
18:00 - Dinner
19:00 - Mandarin lessons (Mon, Wed and Fri)
The schedule times may vary depending on season and individual schedule
of student. All students will receive five hours of training per day.
Martial Arts Classes
Each Master will have a
maximum of ten students in their group. This allows there to be a higher level of personal
instruction offered than in other martial arts courses. Kung Fu requires a student to
understand all of its elements, including the historical, physical and mental aspects, which
are all taught on this personal level.
The masters conduct all lessons in Mandarin. However, there will be
translators present to ensure you fully understand the movements and forms you are learning.
Mandarin Lessons (optional)
During your programme, you will
have the unique opportunity to have some Mandarin lessons. Working with the academy
translators, you will be taken through the very basics of Mandarin and have the chance to
learn key terms related to martial arts and daily language.
The informal lessons are not compulsory, however, they add to the
overall experience and can enhance your appreciation of the culture and martial arts.
Please note: Mandarin lessons are available upon request. Many students
have opted out of the lessons due to the demands of the training, so Mandarin lessons need
to be scheduled.
