Shaolin Kung Fu Training: Guides, Schools & Retreats Worldwide

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.

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TrainingJuly 7, 2026 · 6 min read

Training Kung Fu in China: The Complete Beginner's Guide (2026)

Everything a complete beginner needs to train at a Shaolin school in China: choosing a school, costs, the application and visa process, what daily life looks like, and what to...

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SchoolsJul 7, 2026 · 4 min

How Much Does It Cost to Train Kung Fu in China? (2026 Price Breakdown)

The complete 2026 cost breakdown for training at a Shaolin school in China: real monthly prices for every school, the...

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SchoolsJul 6, 2026 · 9 min

Best Shaolin Kung Fu Schools in China for Foreigners — Honest 2026 Guide

Every week someone asks the same question: which school should I go to in China to learn real Shaolin Kung...

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CultureJun 30, 2026 · 8 min

Shaolin Meditation: Chan, Qi Gong & the Spiritual Path

Most people discover Shaolin through the kicks and forms. But at the centre of every monk's training is something quieter...

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SchoolsJun 30, 2026 · 8 min

Train Kung Fu in China: A Shaolin Headmaster Tells You Everything

Headmaster Shi Yan Chen built Shaolin Zhong Wu 1 km from the Temple with one goal: give the world access...

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TrainingJun 30, 2026 · 7 min

What Is Shaolin Jibengong? The 100 Foundational Movements Explained

Shifu Shi Yan Jin — 34th Generation Shaolin Disciple — explains why jibengong (基本功) is the foundation everything else is...

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