Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Kung Fu Experience?

No. many people do not, but you must be prepared to learn and train hard. You will be put in groups according to your ability - many people are beginners.

What are the benefits of training in China?

The best instruction, with thousands of years or liniage fro the best Kung Fu masters. You will learn more, improve faster, an because it is a dedicated martial arts holiday, you put in the extra effort necessary to improve.

What is the to do at weekends and days off?

Plenty! You are staying in one of the most beautiful partys of China, a heritage site. Groups tend to go off an explore the surrounds, or head in to the local towns.

Some Examples

We have lots of things to around our area, some the places include:

• The Big Golden lake tour – On a boat touring a beautiful lake and stopping off at several locations viewing waterfalls, caves, temples, shows etc. Costs around 160 RMB.
• Bamboo rafts – two different locations and both of them are amazing, each raft takes a few hours and costs around 100 RMB per person.
• Canyons/Bamboo forests – Walking around Canyons and bamboo forests, up and down steps with amazing views. Costs around 50 RMB.
• Cat Mountain -  Mountain shaped like a cat, a few thousand steps to reach the top with amazing views!

There are lots of other places to visit around Taining and the school and we can help students organize the trips of a weekend, all trips cost no more than a few hundred Yuan - not alot of money.

How much cash should I take?

£50 per week is plenty to cover everything you will need.

How Do I get there?

You need to fly into Wuyishan airport where we will pick you up and transfer you to the school. Return transfer is not included (unless you ask us at the time of booking) but is easily arranged locally. We do not include this as standard because many people like to do some onward travel after the training.

You might also want to get a train from Shanghai to Sanming city (1.5 hours from the school) and we will pick you up there.

Check this site for train travel in China.

Are you able to assist with Visas?

We can advise but you need to arrange your own Visa, this is actually very straight forward, and all information will be in the predeparture pack yopu will receive afer booking. If you are staying for 3 months or less then we recommend you to go directly to your local Chinese Embassy and ask for a 3 month tourist Visa.

The trip appears to be very physically demanding,  what is the minimum physical fitness requirement to engage in this programme?

The fitter you are the faster you advance but a moderate level of fitness is ok, not completly out of shape but not mega fit either. To make it easier for yourself when you start training at our School, before you attend, you should try and do some of the following exercises: Squats, Push-ups, Sit-ups, Bike riding, Swimming, Short Sprints, Long Distance Running, Hiking, Gymnastics, Aerobics, Yoga or Daily Stretching. Once you are there this will improve naturally.

How many other "westerners" do you know that will be commencing this program in Dec 2011? In particular women?

Approximately 20, normally about 30%+ will be girls.

Could you let me know of how the accommodation is shared between men and women?

You will share with the same sexand max. 3 people.

Are you able to adjust the meals based on dietary requirements as I do not eat any pork based products

No problem at all, you will be well catered for.

What type of clothing/training gear would you recommend for the UK wintertime?

Comfortable jogging bottoms, track suits and T shirts. It can be quite chilly there in the evenings.