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Description

At the academy you can specify which form of Kung Fu you would like to learn or improve. The amount you learn will be dependent upon your current level of skills and how long you wish to attend the academy for. Below is a typical training plan for a 1-3 month programme:

* Theory and history of Shaolin Kung Fu
* Flexibility training
* Introduction to Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Sanda (kickboxing) and 1 to 6 Shaolin fist forms
* Basic punching and kicking
* Low-level weapons training i.e. with staff, sword or whip
* Mandarin lessons

Academy students have the opportunity to learn hard Qi Gong (conditioning of the body for fighting). For students who are studying for 1-3 months, they should be able to cut a brick in two using their bare hands.

Highlights

The land that China occupies has been home to ancient civilisations dating back six millennia, making it one of the longest occupied areas in the world. They also have the longest continuous writing system and the Four Great Inventions of Ancient China - paper, the compass, gunpowder and printing.

China was ruled over by Dynasties until 1912, when the Qing dynasty became the last in a very long line. At this point China became a Republic and began to develop into the country that we would recognise today.In 1949, Mao Zedong came to power at the head the Chinese Communist Party and introduced policies such as the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution, which left the Education system and the economy in tatters. Mao, however, is still a figure of great reverence- just have a look at the queue coming out of his mausoleum in Tiananmen Square!

China's rapid development in the 1990s began after Mao's death and has made China the world's next super power. Although it is modernising rapidly, many aspects of the ancient civilisations remain in the form of temples, the Great Wall, the Terracotta Warriors and much more. Age-old practices are much more alive amongst the rural farming communities, who have in general missed out on the development seen by the bigger cities. In that respect China is full of opposites- yin and yang you could say! Saying that though, you'll still find the traditional Chinese dragons prancing about all over the country when New Year rolls around!

Travel Types

• Language Immersion
• Martial Arts
• Native Culture Studies

Cost in US$:

from 1,399; 250 deposit

Cost Include Description:

* Training from trained masters five days a week
* Chance for Chinese lessons (Mandarin)
* Accommodation and three meals a day
* Airport transfers
* One-day tourist trip to Training
* Academy t-shirt
* Pre-departure information

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China

Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Other
• Written Application

Real Gap Experience's Mission Statement

Real Gap offer over 350 projects and travel options in over 35 countries over 6 continents. So whether you are interested in volunteering, community work, conservation, paid work overseas, teaching English, learning a new skill, adventure travel or sports and expeditions, you will find what you are looking for with Real Gap.

Not only about we passionate about responsible travel, we are pretty keen on making sure you have a good time too! Our travel advisors have traversed the globe and taken their own gap years, so they can give you all the advice you need to plan yours. You will also get support from both our on-site and office staff who understand the needs and expectations of Real Gap travelers.

Year Founded

2005