Shaolin Kung Fu Training: Guides, Schools & Retreats Worldwide — Training
Honest, first-hand guides to training real Shaolin Kung Fu — the best schools in China compared, retreats and intensives around the world, real costs, and the culture behind the practice. Written by the team that places students at Shaolin schools year-round.
The 5 Shaolin Stances: How to Stand, How Long to Hold, and Why They Come First
Ma Bu, Gong Bu, Pu Bu, Xu Bu and Xie Bu, taught properly: how to stand in each one, what...
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The Shaolin Training Schedule: A Real Week at a Kung Fu School in China
Most sites publish a vague timetable. This is the real one: the hour by hour day, the fixed weekly cycle...
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Can You Train With Shaolin Monks? Who Can Join, What It Costs, How to Apply
Yes, foreigners can train with Shaolin monks, and no experience is needed. The three real levels explained: training as a...
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What Is Shaolin Kung Fu? The Complete Guide to Its History, Training and Philosophy
What Shaolin Kung Fu actually is, where it came from, what the training consists of, and how it differs from...
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Shaolin Retreat Packing List and Preparation
Packing for a Shaolin retreat is not like packing for a beach holiday or a city break. You are training...
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Songshan Shaolin Temple: Visitor and Training Guide
Songshan in Dengfeng is where the Shaolin Temple has stood for over 1,500 years. What the temple actually is, whether...
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Best Time of Year to Train Kung Fu in China (Season by Season Guide)
April to May and September to October are the sweet spots, but the schools train year-round. The honest season guide...
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China Visa-Free Entry: The Current Country List (Updated July 2026)
The UK and Canada joined China's 30-day visa-free list in February 2026. The full current list, the permanent mutual agreements,...
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What Visa Do You Need to Train Kung Fu in China? (2026 Guide)
Visa-free entry, tourist L visas and student X2 visas explained — exactly which route fits your training stay, what documents...
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