The Shaolin Worldwide Journal

Shaolin Kung Fu Training: Guides, Schools & Retreats Worldwide β€” Schools

Honest, first-hand guides to training real Shaolin Kung Fu β€” 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.

Shi Yongxin, then abbot of the Shaolin Temple, performing a ceremony in ceremonial robes
CultureAug 13, 2026 Β· 11 min

Shi Yongxin and the Rebirth of the Shaolin Temple

Fifty years ago the Shaolin Temple was a half ruined monastery with a handful of elderly monks. Today it is...

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A group training Kung Fu in a courtyard with mountains behind, at a Shaolin camp in China
RetreatsAug 10, 2026 Β· 5 min

Shaolin Training Camps for Foreigners: Every Option Compared (2026)

Camp, retreat or open enrolment school? The real differences, what each costs, how long each runs, and which one suits...

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Shaolin training at the temple, photographed by Tian Ci, aka The Shaolin Disciple
SchoolsAug 9, 2026 Β· 7 min

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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Students on the glass suspension bridge over Mount Song near the Songshan Shaolin Temple scenic area
SchoolsAug 1, 2026 Β· 9 min

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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Students training Kung Fu at a Shaolin school in China
SchoolsJul 7, 2026 Β· 6 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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Best Shaolin Kung Fu Schools in China for Foreigners β€” Honest 2026 Guide
SchoolsJul 6, 2026 Β· 10 min

Best Shaolin Kung Fu Schools in China for Foreigners β€” 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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Train Kung Fu in China: A Shaolin Headmaster Tells You Everything
SchoolsJun 30, 2026 Β· 9 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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