Год интенсивных и продвинутых тренировок Кунг-Фу | Qufu Shaolin School - Шаньдун, Китай

In seven months to a year time period, students will go over:

3-4 intermediate traditional Shaolin forms like Damo staff, fengmo staff, southern staff, southern broadsword, Shaolin standard broadsword, chunqiu bid broadsword, Shaolin Damo straight sword, Shaolin qiankun straight sword, shaolin standard straight sword, palm-blossom straight sword, Shaolin thirteen spear, Shaolin standard spear, 1-2 Shaolin soft weapon forms like chain whip, three section staff; pair conditioning; conditioning on piles

5-6 intermediate traditional Shaolin fist forms like Da huohan fist, mantis palm-blossom fist, pao fist, simple animal forms like eagle style, leopard style, Shaolin liuhe fist

Authentic Shaolin health care Qigong, Ba Duan Jin and Yi Jin Jing

Endurance training

Flexibility training

One opposed by many people sparring exercise

Qigong (Chi kung) to break bricks in the air, break an iron bar, steel board, and big stone on bean curd without break the bean curd etc.

Shaolin Kungfu customs

Shaolin Kungfu theory (to a higher understanding of Shaolin Kung Fu)

Stability training

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 curtain moment with speed.

Schedule

• Mondays to Wednesdays
• Optional training at 06.00 to 07.00
• Breakfast at 07.10
• Training at 08.30 to 10.00
• Training at 10.20 to 11.30
• Lunch at 12.00
• Training at 14.30 to 16.00
• Optional training at 16.20 to 17.20
• Dinner at 18.00
• Chinese Mandarin class at 19.30 to 20.15
• Bedtime at 22.00
• Thursdays
• Optional training at 06.00 to 07.00
• Breakfast at 07.10
• Training at 08.30 to 10.00
• Training at 10.20 to 11.30
• Lunch at 12.00
• Training at 14.30 to 16.00
• Optional training at 16.20 to 17.2
• Dinner at 18.00
• Acupuncture or massage at 19.30 to 20.15
• Bedtime at 22.00
• Fridays
• Optional training at 06.00 to 07.00
• Breakfast at 07.10
• Training at 08.30 to 10.00
• Training at 10.20 to 11.30
• Lunch at 12.00
• Theory or Buddhism at 14.30 to 16.00
• Dinner at 18.00
• Bedtime at 22.00

Language course & Course preparation

Immersive study of Shaolin Kung Fu in the culture and country of origin contributes to the unique experiences students have training at the school in Qufu. To support this, the school offers various free optional cultural classes in the evening for students to benefit from deepening their knowledge and understanding of Traditional Chinese Culture. These enable students to gain insight into the philosophies, culture and language underlying their interrelated study of Chinese and Shaolin Martial Arts. The classes are popular with students as they are able to combine their learning and stay with gaining skills such as Chinese Mandarin or the main principles of acupuncture massage.

Mandarin Courses

The school offers Mandarin classes three times week. However, if you think you need more time to learn the language, you may schedule more hours on the Mandarin course.

Master Shi Yan Jia (Wei Shifu)

Wei Shifu a 34th generation Shaolin Disciple of the current Shaolin Temple Abbot Shi Yongxin, came to the Shaolin Temple to learn Shaolin Kungfu from the age of 8 years old and stayed there for a further ten years. He is currently ranked at level 7. He has 8 years of experience in teaching Kung Fu to international students from all over the world and giving performances to many people. In the 1st national Shaolin Kung Fu competition he was awarded first place in traditional Shaolin Fist form and Shaolin Spear form. At the 9th Sports Meeting in Henan province, he also won first place for his Shaolin Staff routine, and in the championships of Zhengzhou, he came first in the Traditional Sword form category.

Master Shi Yan Song

Master Shi Yan Song, 34th generation warrior monk, ranked at 6th band in Shaolin Kung Fu System, 1st level National athlete. He started to practice Kung Fu when he is 8 year old. After 4 years of full tine training, he is been selected to the professional team in Tagou school and have advanced training there for another 4 years. His best skills are Black tiger fist, long-handle sword (Pudao), Bagua and Baiji. In 2009, he attended the 10th Sports Meeting of Zhengzhou City and won the first place for Shaolin fist.

In 2010, he won first places of Southern Shaolin Fist, double daggers and Long-handle sword at the Championship of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu of Henan Province. In 2011, he took the 2nd place of Staff on National Martial Arts schools' competition. In 2013, his long-handle sword form ranked the first at the National Marital Arts Championship for Teenagers.

Master Shi Yan Shu

Master Shi Yan Shu (Master Wei), 34th generation warrior monk, ranked at 6th band in Shaolin Kung Fu System, 1st level National athlete, excellent coach of the important team in Tagou Martial Arts School. He started his Kung Fu journey in 2000, when he is 9 years old. After 6 years of full tine training, he is been selected to the professional team in Tagou school and have advanced training there for another 4 years. His best skills are Traditional Shaolin Fist forms, Straight sword and spear. In 2004, he attended the performance program named Running to Olympic.

In 2005, he won first places of Shaolin Fist at the Championship of traditional Shaolin Kung Fu of Henan Province. In 2007, he took the 1st place of Contest Spear on A class schools competition in Deng Feng. In 2008, his Straight Swords form ranked the first at the National Marital Arts Championship for Teenagers. He started his teaching career from 2009, taking the 2nd grade of the Important Team of Tagou out of his good skill and nice teaching manners.

Master Shi Yan Zhi (Master Yu)

Master Yu, 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior monks, ranked at 6th band in Shaolin Kung Fu System, who started to learn Kung Fu in 2000. In 2005, he has been selected to be a member of warrior monks of the Shaolin Temple as he managed well one of the 72 secret skills. From then on, he followed the Shaolin Abbot Mater Shi Yon Xin to a lot of different countries for performance and cultural exchange. He amazing moves won approval and great applause in Russia, Germany, Korea and France. In 2009, he has been invited to Macau to performance on the Consecrate Ceremony of the Mazu Temple. In 2013, he has been interviewed by the TV station of his hometown as a well-known Kung Fu fighter.

Master Shi Yan Li

Master Shi Yan Li, 34th generation warrior monk, ranked at 6th band in Shaolin Kung Fu System, professional Sanda coach of the important team in Tagou Martial Arts School. He started his Kung Fu journey in 2001, when he is 8 year old. After eight years, he graduated from the professional Sanda team in Tagou school ranked the 2nd place. Except for Sanda, his other best skills are Seven Star forms, Shaolin staff and Xinyi Men.

In 2006, he competed in the National Shaolin Kung Fu Competition and earned the 2nd prize for his Shaolin Staff. 2008, he attended the International Martial Arts Festival and earned the 2nd prize for Traditional Shaolin fist. In 2010, he won first places of 55 kilograms on A class school's competition in Deng Feng. From 2009 to 2012, he accompanied his master on the oversea visits to Singapore, Indonesia, and other South East Asia countries.

Master Shi Yan Hao (Huang Shifu)

Huang Shifu, a 34th generation Shaolin Disciple, was born into a Kungfu family and started to learn Kungfu from his father at the age of 3. He went to the Shaolin Temple in 1996 and became the apprentice of Abbot Shi Yong Xin. He later joined the Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk group in 2002 and is now one of the main coaches. He is highly skilled at Shaolin traditional fist forms such as Shaolin Xiaohong Quan, Dahong Quan, Xiaopao Quan, Pao Chui, Qixing Quan, Meihua mantis, Chang Hu Xinyi Men, Taizu Chang Quan and with weapons like broadsword, straight sword and staff etc. Master Shi Yanhao is also very accomplished in the internal martial arts of Taichi, Bagua and Baji. He has been to the USA, Canada, Germany, Indonesia, Australia, the UK, South Korea, and to Thailand many times for performances and teaching.

Qufu is located in the southwest of Shandong Province, around 500 kilometers south of Beijing. It covers around 900 sq kilometers and has a population of 630.000 people. Qufu is the hometown of Confucius, the great philosopher, statesman and educator, considered to be one of the ten great sages of history. In Qufu, the Temple of Confucius, Confucius' (Kong) Family Mansion and the Cemetery of Confucius have all been designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Qufu is also listed by the Chinese State Council in the first group of 24 national famous cities of historical and cultural relics.

Students studying at the school are currently being accommodated in shared rooms. All rooms have power sockets, desks, and wardrobes. 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. However 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. There are 50 rooms for the students.

There are Western toilets and washing rooms on each floor of the accommodation building. There are separate showers for females and males with 7 hot showers working at the same time. A laundry room is also available for students to do their washing with lines to dry clothes in front of it.

Activities Fitness center

General Caf nearby Environmentally friendly Garden Multilingual staff Restaurant nearby Smoke-free property

Services ATM/banking nearby Free! Bottled water Free! WiFi/Computer Internet access Laundry Tour assistance

Students eat together in the dining hall. The meals are served in traditional Chinese style with several dishes in the middle of the table eaten with rice and steamed bread for lunch and dinner. Usually there are 4-6 students sit around one table to share the dishes. For breakfast the dining hall serves cakes, boiled eggs, fruit, milk powder, etc. Vegetarian diet is available as well.

The students are given every weekend the time to relax, play chess, and go on a sightseeing trip. Each student can travel anywhere and visit nearby attractions with permission from the Qufu Shaolin School. Sometimes the school also organizes a sightseeing trip for the students to visit Mount Tai or the Shaolin Temple in Henan Province with their masters and be introduced to the Head Abbot, the Venerable Shi Yong Xin.

The Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School China is situated within the beautiful grounds of Qufu which is famous for being the hometown of the Chinese philosopher, Confucius. Because of this some of the attractions in Qufu is named after him. Some of which are UNESCO certified World Heritage Sites. Some of these World Heritage Sites are the Confucius Temple, Confucius Cemetery, and Confucius (Kong) Family Mansion.

Qufu is also home to a lot of attractions such as the National parks Hill Ni, Hill Shimen. Other places of interest within Qufu are the Jiuxian Mountain, Confucius Research Institute, Confucius Six Arts City or Confucius Hometown Garden, the Analects Tablet Garden, The Mausoleum of Shaohao-Shouqin, Temple of the Duke of Zhou, Temple of Yan, and the Nine Dragon Hill or Han Dynasty Tombs.

• 364 nights accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday
• Chinese Mandarin classes and Theory courses
• Free airport transfers
• Training, both mandatory and optional

• Airfare tickets
• Travel expenses

Airport transfers

Transfer from airport can be arranged. You will need to send your flight information to the school so that they can pick you up, free of charge.

Course information

Chi Kung/ Tai chi, Wu dang/Ba gua, Chinese Mandarin, Theory/Buddhism, Massage/Acupuncture are all free optional classes. Students can choose either to attend them or not. Theory/Buddhism class is not a religious class. It will be mainly Kung Fu related to support your training.

Seasonals information

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.

Mobile communication information

• There is an office phone that can be used to receive calls. International calls can be made on pay phones using coins or with a phone card.

Dressing information

• Comfortable sports-like and loose clothes are good. Trousers are best to be a bit loose or baggy to perform kicks.

What to bring

For training, it is good to bring loose trousers or shorts in the summer t-shirts and in the winter some over-clothes or track suit wear. It is useful to have a pair of running shoes for jogging and stamina training, but for regular training, students usually wear a type of thin-sole trainers that can be bought easily after arriving.

It is advisable to bring a power adapter if you are bringing any electrical equipment with you from your home country. There are power sockets in the rooms that students can use. You could also bring a basic medical bag with you and any other special items from your home that are unlikely to be available near the school. You may like to bring with you books to read or listen to and language texts if you would like to do personal study in Chinese Mandarin.

Special menu request

• Vegetarian diet is available.

Additional information

For more information ask your questions directly to Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School who will be happy to assist you. Simply click on the Contact Organizer button to send a message.

Arrival by airplane

The nearest airport to the school is Ji'ning Qufu Airport (JNG) which is situated around 80 kilometers from the school and has domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. The second nearest airport is Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (TNA), 200 kilometers from the school. The Airport in Jinan has overseas flights from Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Munich and domestic flights from across China.

If you travel by air to Qufu airport, please send your arrival details to the school and they can send an English translator to pick you up on your arrival free of charge. It is also possible to be picked up from Jinan airport, but to Jinan takes 2 hours by taxi on the expressway so there is a cost for this.

Arrival by bus

It is also possible to take a bus from Beijing to Jinan (8 hours) and from Jinan a local bus to Qufu (3 hours), but bus station and information can be more difficult to find if you do not speak Chinese so going by train may be easier and faster.

Travelling in China, it is useful to have a Chinese Mandarin phrase book with you and the names of your destinations in Chinese as you can point to these when you want to go somewhere.

Arrival by train

• If flying to Beijing, you could also take the train from Beijing South railway station to Qufu East. There are several trains as listed below.

From Beijing

• Train Number
• Departs Beijing South
• Arrives Qufu East
• Duration
• G101
• 07:00
• 2h 12min
• G261
• 07:15
• 09:35
• 2h 20min
• G105
• 07:36
• 09:56
• 2h 20min
• G11
• 08:00
• 10:06
• 2h 06min
• G55
• 08:13
• 10:41
• 2h 28min
• D315
• 08:18
• 11:43
• 3h 25min
• G117
• 09:44
• 12:12
• 2h 28min
• G119
• 10:05
• 12:25
• 2h 20min
• G33
• 11:19
• 13:46
• 2h 27min
• D319
• 11:40
• 14:52
• 3h 12min
• G131
• 12:27
• 14:41
• 2h 14min
• G43
• 14:05
• 16:17
• 2h 12min
• G143
• 14:41
• 16:54
• 2h 13min
• G35
• 15:05
• 17:25
• 2h 20min
• G145
• 15:29
• 17:43
• 2h 14min
• G351
• 18:24
• 21:49
• 3h 5min
• K51
• 23:08
• 07:32
• 8h 24min
• If you fly to Shanghai Pudong International airport, you can take subway to Shanghai Hongqiao train station to take the following trains.

From Shanghai

Train Number

Departs Hongqiao

Arrives Qufu East

Duration

G12

08:00

11:09

3h 09min

G230/G231

09:15

12:38

3h 23min

G114

09:37

13:07

3h 30min

G120

10:45

14:09

3h 24min

G1252/G1253

11:20

14:59

3h 39min

G1228/G1225

11:43

15:26

3h 43min

G132

12:18

15:52

3h 34min

G178

12:35

16:18

3h 43min

K2504/K2501

13:27

04:20

14h 53min

G226/G227

14:05

17:28

3h 23min

G142

14:21

17:59

3h 38min

G214

14:54

18:25

3h 31min

G148

15:19

18:42

3h 23min

G150

16:05

19:20

3h 15min

G22

17:00

20:09

3h 09min

G156

17:19

20:35

3h 16min

G158

17:36

21:06

3h 30min

Flying to Jinan, you could instead take an airport shuttle bus or taxi to the city center and then a local train to Qufu or the little further away Yanzhou.

Arriving at either Qufu station (10 kilometers away), Qufu East station (20 kilometers away) or Yanzhou station (25 kilometers away), someone from the school can come to pick you up (without charge).

Payment

All of the payment can be paid within 7 days of your arrival at the Qufu Shaolin School. The 7 days also serve as the time for the student to decide on the length of his or her stay. An additional online deposit of 100 USD is required to serve as your guarantee to a place on the academy. 

 

Change policy

Should you wish to leave the Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School China for any reasons, you can get a refund depending on the length of your stay and on the amount of the fee you paid. 

 

Accepted payment methods

Bank wire transfer for application and cash

 

Accepted payment methods on location

Cash

 

Accepted currencies on location

United States Dollar, Chinese Yuan

 

Travel insurance information

It is recommended that you have travel insurance covered.