The School

The school is open to adults and teenagers over 12 who are passionate about martial arts and Chinese culture. No prior Kung Fu experience is required — beginners often have an advantage by starting fresh. The training adapts to different fitness levels, so age is not a barrier in itself. The training will push you to your limits, you will have to pace yourself. When the training is too hard you can always practice your forms or foundations under the instructions of the coaches and the master.

You will need a passport valid for at least six months and a visa appropriate for your stay. Most students travel visa-free (stays of 30 days or fewer) or on a tourist (L) visa. A travel insurance is recommended but not required.

As early as possible — space at the school is limited. Visa applications can be submitted up to three months before departure, so the earlier you register, the more breathing room you have for documents, flights, and final preparation.

The school does not have fixed start or end dates — you can join whenever it suits you. The only exception is the winter break from December 20th to February 20th, when the school is closed.

Language barriers are part of the adventure. Instructors and students communicate with gestures, demonstrations, and translation tools. Most of the technical instruction happens by example anyway — you copy, you correct, you copy again.

The school provides your training outfit, Kung Fu shoes and the basic essentials (bowl, chopsticks, bedding). What to bring yourself:

• Comfortable sneakers for running and city days
• Several training T-shirts
• City clothes for weekends
• Any personal medication you might need — many foreign products are not sold in China
• Toiletries and toilet paper for the first few days (you can buy more in town)
• A power adapter for Chinese plugs

The school runs as a Kung Fu family. You are not treated as a guest — you sweep your room, make your bed, eat with everyone, and may be asked to help carry the master's shopping. This is part of the practice. Discipline and respect matter a lot. You will train very hard, push your limits and probably drink a lot of tea with the Master.

You will have a sense of Chinese culture, the basics of Kung Fu, and your first complete form. You will have started Sanda, acrobatics, and Weapon Taolu, and you will have climbed the ten thousand steps of Mount Song.

You will have completed your first weapon Taolu and built a solid foundation in Sanda striking and kicking. You may have done your first backflip. Running up the mountain for the eighth time will start to feel like an easy morning walk. Your stability, strength, and flexibility will increase noticeably, your breathing will calm, and your energy will move more freely.

You will be proficient in several forms. Waking at 5:30 am for power training will no longer feel difficult. Running Mount Song will feel like your rest day. Your explosiveness will have improved dramatically. Through training, meditation, and Qigong, your mind will be calmer, your awareness sharper. The basics will be second nature, and you can begin refining the smallest details — in your Kung Fu and elsewhere.

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) is about 90 minutes from the school. Several options:

• School pickup at baggage claim — our driver brings you straight to the school. The most convenient option, especially for late arrivals or if you do not yet have a working SIM card. Ask us to arrange it.
• Taxi — booked through the DiDi app once you have data on your phone.
• Bus from the long-distance bus station to Dengfeng, then a taxi to the school. The cheapest option but the slowest and most complicated.

Your health and safety are the school's priority. Inform the instructors immediately if you are injured or unwell — even if you can still attend the lineup. The school has access to Chinese medicine doctors and hospitals for proper care. Bring personal medication for minor ailments, since some foreign products are not available in China. We strongly recommend travel and health insurance covering your full stay.

Common services like Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are blocked in China. Download a VPN before you fly — some big-name providers do not work, so try a smaller one such as LetsVPN. WeChat is essential in China — install it before arriving. It handles messaging, payments, translation, and contact with the school.

Three meals a day are included — Chinese cooking, often vegetable-heavy with rice, noodles, and a rotation of local dishes. Do not drink tap water — the school provides large water jars to refill your bottle. A small shop on site sells snacks; the hotel building has a restaurant if you want a change. Plan a small weekly budget for snacks, toiletries, the occasional taxi, and city outings.

Yes — on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, after class. A DiDi taxi to Dengfeng city centre costs around ¥15–20. For longer trips (a sightseeing weekend, a long weekend away), inform the master in advance and ask for permission. The school is a structured environment — keeping the master in the loop so he has an overview of everyones safety.

You have 14 days to cancel your reservation at the school. If you are unable to attend due to personal reasons you can reschedule your stay or transfer your reservation to another person. If you apply for a study Visa and are refused, we can refund your reservation fee in full with a copy of the refusal letter from the Chinese consulate.