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Two months (January 14th-march 14th )
Paul Byrne
When I told people back home that I was going to China to study martial arts, many of them thought I was crazy because it was so far to go and the culture so different. However I¨ve found my trip to be an amazing experience.
As all the students are in the same position as you there is a great sense of camaraderie and they go out of their way to help you settle into academy life. As well as giving you tips of where to shop and go out and useful Chinese phases to use.
The training itself is of a high quality , my master, Master Qu was patient and understanding when I got stuck with a move or had questions but at the same time be excepted a high standard and pushed me to achieve it. We were also given the freedom to talk among ourselves during class to discuss moves an help each other.
Even in my short time here the school underwent many changes, with improvements to the toilets and showers and the beginning of work on the new training hall. The food however could be better with more variation and balance. The food can also get spread them, as there are many students so there is 6 or 7 people to a table.
I¨ve learnt a lot in my time here about both martial arts and myself. The most important thing though is that you get out what you put in. if you come with an open mind and a desire to work and learn you will get a lot out of your time here.
Paul and his master,Master Qu
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