one year  February 2008 – February  2009

 karl  Kingscote 

As a long term student who has stayed for duration of a year,  I can easily say that I have learnt a proficient amount of Kung Fu. Training 5 days a week with what consider to be some of the best shaolin kung fu trainers  I've ever met. I have trained with 2 of the shaolin masters who came from the temple and have learnt the training technique used in temple. My main master throughout the year was Shixinglong. He has been nothing but an excellent master who has helped me tremendously and has become a master and very good friend for life.
I would say that a year long stay is a good amount of time to get a good understanding of the foundations of shaolin.  If you stay here and work diligently, you will leave with many fist forms,  knowledge of some shaolin theories and a good understanding of how to train back home.
You should come here with the intention of learning kung fu and getting some training for exceeding the standards of western kung fu.  Do not come here looking for a holiday camp with 5 star hotel. This is no hotel but I have felt comfortable living here for a year. The food has its good days and bad days and all the staff are friendly and helpful. If you come here for with the mind set to train hard then you won’t be disapointed.
I hope this helps you in search to find a kung fu academy in china.

During one year  stay here, karl  Kingscote participated in  two competitions, and both got the first place.