15 months  8 June 2008一15 September 2009

Chris Sykes   ( England)

I travel to China and started my journey a little over fifteen months ago now (it certainly doesn’t seem that long). Probably like most people arriving at the academy. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect.
The students, translators and masters were all very welcoming. The shaolin kung fu school itself was very large in terms of kung fu training, plenty of space both outside and inside the large training hall. The scenery including the mountains and lake were absolutely stunning, swimming in the lake after a hard day’ s kung fu training was very welcoming. The rooms were ample size for two persons with the usual furniture and fittings. The rooms themselves have had a major overhaul since I have been here. They are newly painted and new wooden dummy (very satisfied) In fact, there have been major changes since I have been here. New rooms, new showers, dining hall, just to mention a few. You can see that the money from the students is put back into academy.
Kung fu training itself was first class. I learn Wing Chun, Baji, Qigong and Taichi from master Guo. He always had a smile and was very patient with students. Having trained a little with Master Qu (Mantis Master) He also had a very excellent character and was very patient. Since I have been here, I have not heard anything negative about the masters and working staff.
Over the fifteen months I have been here, my martial arts and character have changed for the positive. It has not all been plain sailing. But sat here now reflecting on my time, the few complaints I have made seem very trivial now. If you come here expecting really good kung fu training and accommodations, you will be very pleasantly surprised.

　　　                                                      10 months December.2008~October.2009

SHAMIR RAVEL  ( England)

Took part in the “2009 Mantis Fist Wine” Cup International Martial Arts Festival Opening Ceremony and received a gold medal in Sanda against a Russian competitor.

I stayed at Kunyu Mountain for 10 months, but initially signed up for 3 months. The only reason I  stayed as long as I did was because of the scientific training plan here and my great Master Guo.
The academy has had many great improvements such as showers, washing rooms and cooks. The food used to be not very good especially for the vegetarians, however, now it has greatly been improved because of the new cooks. Money still has to be spent on basics such as windows and doors in the small training hall, but I have no doubt that this will be done before this winter sets in.  Overall, I really have enjoyed my time although it takes some time to improve the standards.
Fortunately, all the masters are always happy to listen to and help.

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