Xinglong Traditional Kung Fu School

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential; these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. – Confucius

Welcome to Kung Fu School China, founded by Master Xing Long Wang, 32nd generation disciple of the Shaolin Temple. We are located in a quiet valley on the outskirts of Siping, in the northern Chinese province of Jilin. Our school focuses on your physical, mental, and spiritual strength. You will learn Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, San Da, Qin-na and Qi Gong, in a disciplined but supportive environment.

We provide indoor and outdoor training facilities; summer-time training takes place in the scenic surrounding areas in the Shanmen mountains. We welcome everyone who wishes to train hard and has a love for Kung Fu!

During your first week of training, Master Wang will evaluate you and develop a training plan that is customized to your skill level and interests. All skill levels are welcome, but a strong foundation is essential to martial arts training for the safety of the students and the ability to progress to advanced levels. Therefore, the basics are stressed and rigorously reviewed and practiced by all students. How quickly you progress through the levels depends on the effort you put into it and your ability to learn specific skills.

StretchingIn addition to the foundational martial arts skills, Master Wang teaches advanced skills in Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Tai-chi, Qin-na, and Qi-gong. At all levels, the internal (or soft) aspect of Kung Fu is cultivated as well as the external hard forms. This includes learning how to feel and work with your Qi, which is the Chinese term for the energy force that runs through all things and beings. Cultivating and controlling your Qi contributes to improved physical skill, mental health, and nourishes and protects your body to keep you in the best possible health throughout your life.

What to expect

Master Wang will encourage you to do your best, but your progress will depend on your dedication, diligent practice, and desire to challenge yourself physically, mentally, and spiritually.

Here is a typical example of what a student may learn during their stay at Kung Fu School China:

From 1 week to 3 months

Shaolin Kung Fu history and theory

Flexibility and strength training

Basic skills in traditional Kung Fu kicking and punching

Basic skills in Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) including kicking, punching, movements, and footwork

Basic skills in Qin-na including simulated situations of attacking and defending

Qi-gong and ba duan jin basics

Up to three traditional forms, such as:Tongbei Quan, Xiao Hong Quan, Xiao Luohan Quan

Basic weapons, such as Yin Shou staff or Dan Dao broadsword, including forms and applications

Takedowns and wrestling

Tai Chi basics and Yang style 24.

From 4 months to 1 year

In addition to continuing to practice the above, students may also learn:

Up to ten traditional forms, such as, Qixing quan, Da Luohan Quan, Yin-Yang staff, Shi-San Spear, Mei-Hua Dao Sword Mei Hua Quan, including applications for the movements within the form

Sanda with the focus moving from movements to technique, takedowns, and sparring.

Qin-na using more realistic situations and 10-20 applications

More advanced Qi-gong and conditioning for breaking objects and bricks

Tai Chi various Yang and Chen styles

Over 1 year

In addition to all of the above, students may also learn:

Acrobatics

Up to 30 forms such as animal forms, eagle, dragon, tiger, leopard, Nan Quan (Southern Fist), Jiu jian bian (9-section chain whip), three section staff and many others.

Advanced Sanda technique and takedowns.

Real life simulation Qin-na applications

Advance Qi-gong, both hard and soft.

Tai Chi Yang style 32, sword, and various Chen styles.

Schedule and vacation time

Students train from 6:00 am to 8:30 pm Monday to Friday with meal and rest breaks throughout the day. Saturdays and Sundays the students relax.

There are two breaks in training each year, from December 24 to January 2, and for one week during Chinese New Year. During this time the students are free to travel or relax at the school.

The Kung Fu School China is located in a small, quiet town on the outskirts of Siping in the northern Chinese province of Jilin. We provide indoor and outdoor training facilities and summer-time training takes place in the mountains as traditionally done. There is a comfortable, home-like atmosphere so that students can relax and create life-long friendships when they are not training. The school takes a maximum of twenty students so that each student gets dedicated training time with Master Wang.

100_0575Meals

Eating well is important during rigorous training. The Kung Fu School China provides large meals of traditional home-cooked Chinese food. Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options are available, and other special diets (such as gluten-free) can be accommodated on request.

100_0575In the morning you will get bread and eggs. For lunch and dinner, we serve Chinese dishes including one to two dishes with meat, one egg dish, one to two vegetable dish and rice. We serve chips occasionally throughout the week and noodles instead of rice once a week. We also occasionally make homemade Chinese dumplings, which our students can learn how to make alongside our cooks.

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Two students share a comfortable room and each student has their own bed, wardrobe, and desk. The rooms are heated during the cold winter months.

Students are expected to keep their rooms clean and tidy at all times. There are western-style washrooms with showers.

StretchingFree time

On the weekends, students can relax at the school, go into Siping to stock up on their favourite snacks, see historical sights, or visit the various scenic attractions in the area. During the week, students typically rest during their training breaks.

Internet is not available at the school, many students bring laptops with movies to watch or share with other students in their free time. Books and games are also popular choices.

 

Shanmenzhen guangxingmao shengtaiyuan, Siping, Jilin, China