Introduction to the Academy


Kunyu Mountain Shaolin Martial Arts Academy is a traditional Shaolin kung fu training academy in China that welcomes foreign students to learn all levels of traditional shaolin martial arts, one of China's greatest patrimonies.Shaolin kung fu is offered as well as other ancient arts of combat such as Tai chi, Chi kung ,Wing Chun,Wu dang,Xingyi,Bagua, Baji, Mantis Boxing,many Animals Styles and Sanda (Chinese kick boxing).Our kung fu Students are trained and taught by authentic Shaolin monks from the Shaolin temples in both northern and southern China, or by other highly qualified shaolin masters with many years kung fu teaching experiences. The academy is situated next to the tranquil mountains of eastern China, the birthplace of Taoism(Quan Zhen Religion), which gives the students a picturesque and peaceful landscape for training mind and body.

This establishment is authorized by the Sports Department of the Ministry of education of the People's Republic of China and is acknowledged by the local government.This gives our students the confidence that they are attending a legitimate kung fu training facility. Additionally, optional Chinese mandarin, acupuncture and massage,Buddhism and Taoism theories,and calligraphy are offered.
  

　

The Kunyu Mountain Shaolin Kung Fu School China is located at the foot of the Kunyu Mountains, a serene mountainous landscape, set in an environmentally protected area of natural beauty and cultural importance. The academy is one hour’s drive east of Yantai City in Shandong Province. There are many local scenic spots and historic places.

To the north of the academy there is the Bo Ocean. To the south there is the Yan Xia Cave. To the east, there is the Ma Gu Temple and Wu Ran Temple. And to the west, there is the Nine Dragon Pool. The Academy is ideally situated away from the distractions of the big city, and its beautiful surroundings support the martial arts training spirit. The air is clean and the environment is relaxed and tranquil. It is a perfect location for a serious study of kung fu.

This area is the birth place of Taoism. There is a mountain cave not far from school (called Yan Xia cave) where it is said the founder of Taoism meditated for many years. There are eight statues, "The Eight Immortals," of important Taoists inside this cave today as a mark of respect.

Yantai is a modern coastal city with beautiful scenery,that is situated at the foot of the hill and beside the sea with three long sandy beaches,pleasant weather and clean air,and popular in the summer months for swimming and sunbathing. Yantai city is a nice place to go to and relax,neighboring famous Tsing Dao city(Qing Dao city), and students are allowed to visit it on the weekends.

Yantai city was awarded one of the most charming ten cities in China. In 2005,Yantai city was named as one of the most suitable residence for human beings in Asia by the United Nations settlements Program(UN-habitat).

Kung Fu training

Kung fu training in China,learn traditional external & internal Shaolin kung fu(under Shaolin masters of authentic lineage ) , also includes various fist forms and weapons forms along with their applications, contact sparring and Chi kung. Along with traditional Shaolin Gongfu (kung fu) the academy offers to teach the internal styles, such as Taiji (Tai Chi),Wing chun,Wudang, Xingyi, Bagua,Baji and Mantis boxing,(all the kungfu styles mentioned above have their corresponding classes here, meanwhile,the students can choose more than one style of kung fu to learn,two or three styles.) Both male and female students who are 16 or older are welcomed to come and study. Younger students may be accepted if they are accompanied by a parent or an older relative (brother/sister). No previous martial arts experience is required. Only dedication to learn and a positive attitude. However, students with experience in martial arts may be able to learn quicker. In order to ensure the teaching quality, generally, there are around 7 students per master in winter and there are no more than 15 students per master in summer. This ensures high quality kung fu teaching on a personal level, and a close family atmosphere inside the group.

Accommodation and food quality are very good. The nutrition of food is enough to satisfy with the requirement of students. For accommodation ,generally, one to two students share one room.
　

Click the names below to read articles about these kung fu styles:

You will know about more traditional kung fu styles that are popular in China after clicking here,meanwhile,all the kungfu styles mentioned below have corresponding classes here.

                                      　

　

　

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Master Shi Xing Qing is a 32nd generation Shaolin monk. He is a master of internal shaolin kung fu and Qi Gong(Chi kung). He went to the Shaolin Temple to learn kung fu when he was 8 years old and studied there until the age of 17. During this time he learned Shaolin traditional kung fu and combat techniques up to the age of 15 when he began to study the internal martial arts such as Xing Yi. He is now at Band 8.
In the 1st Shaolin Kung Fu competition,he came first in the Shaolin Da Dao and Shaolin sword forms. In 1995 during the Chinese national martial arts tournament he came first in the 70kg open fighting categories where the competitors are allowed to fight with the style of their choice. In 1996 he also won the 75kg open fighting categories at the Liao Ning province national martial arts competition, as well as first prize for his leopard form. He also took part in many other competitions and got good achievement.

In 1997 the Chinese government rebuilt the Southern Shaolin Temple (Nan Shaolin Si) and Shi Xing Qing was appointed to help with its restoration. A few years later he traveled the world to share knowledge with different masters of different styles and also teach and spread the Chinese kung fu.He has spent 15 years teaching to students who wish to learn shaolin kung fu from both China and the rest of the world. He is skilled in Shaolin traditional fist and combat techniques, Chi Kung, Yi Jin Jing, leopard fist as well as the internal styles of Xing Yi, Ba Gua Palm and Tai Chi.He has been studying further Chen style Tai Chi in the last more than ten years.

Master Shi Xing Qing is currently the administrative vice president of kunyu mountain cultural research association and vice managing deputy president of Yantai city martial arts association,as well as,Master Shi Xing Qing is deputy of the National People’s congress of Yantai.



　 
Master Shi Xing Long is a 32nd generation monk of Shaolin Temple . He started to learn kung fu in China shaolin temple since he was very young. He is good at shaolin combat, sanda (Chinese kick boxing), luohan fist, southern fist, shaolin staff and Shaolin sword. He is 7th band now. He has 15 years experiences on teaching foreign students to learn chinese shaolin kung fu in China. Master Shi Xing Long won the 60kg Sanda Competition in Dengfeng, in 2000. In 2001 he also won the staff in the shaolin martial arts competition which was held in the Henan province. In the lightweight sanda competition held in Dengfeng in 2002, Master Shi Xing Long also came away with excellence too. In September 2002, he came second in the first kung fu king competition held in Henan province. More recently in 2005, Master Shi Xing Long got number one in the first Sino-korea martial arts sparring competition. 

Master Shi Xing Xin,the 32nd generation monk of shaolin temple, he was born in a kungfu family and started to learn Hong fist kung fu from his grandfather since he was very young. He came into China shaolin temple to learn Shaolin Kungfu. He is highly skills in Shaolin fist form,Da Hong fist,Xiao Hong fist,etc.as well as various animal fist,such as,tiger fist,leopard fist,with the weapons like sourthern sword,double sword ,PU sword,single whip,double whip,etc.He has been teaching Chinese kung fu since 2000 with rich teaching experiences and he took part in international and national martial arts competition for many times and got first and second place in them. He has been to USA ,France ,England ,Singapore, etc countries for many times for kung fu performance and teaching, and got gracious reception and lots of positive comments from local embassy.In July and August of 2010 traditional martial arts competitions of Yantai, he got first place respectively in shaolin Leopard fist and south sword.
In August of International Traditional Martial Arts Competitions 2011 held in Yantai, he was awarded first place in Shaolin leopard Form.

Master Shi Yan Kong is a 34th generation monk of Shaolin Temple. The master of traditional shaolin kung fu as well as modern martial arts. He joined the Shaolin Temple in 1996 to learn Shaolin Kung fu when he was 10 years old. He is currently ranked at level 6.In 2002 martial arts competition held in Singapore, he was awarded first place in shaoin staff form.In 2004,he had been invited by the China culture department to take part in the Africa cultural exchange and teaching kung fu.In 2005,he was sent to teach shaolin kung fu in Hongkong,during that time,he attended the shaolin kung fu competition and got first place in shaoin sword form. He acted as martial arts coach for < Story of a Journey to the West > in Guiyang city,China in 2006.He also directed the martial arts for < The Pilgrimage to the West >held in manmanchester England in July,2007 and held in CHATELET OPEAR HOUSE in October and in Charleston, USA on May of 2008 and royal opera house in September in the same year.Up to now,he makes a big contribution for developing of Chinese shaolin kung fu. In August of 2010 traditional martial arts competition held in Yantai, he got first place respectively in Shaolin staff.He is skilled in shaolin staff,shaolin sword,double sword,double whip,as well as many kinds traditional shaolin forms.In July and August of International Traditional Martial Arts Competitions 2011 held in Yantai, he was awarded first place in Shaolin Single Sword twice.

Master Guo, the Master of Chi Kung, Wing Chun, Baji and Chen Style Tai Chi, started to learn traditional Chinese kung fu from his grandfather at a young age. He has been doing Chinese martial arts for over 30 years. He is a traditional martial artist with high moralities and a friendly personality, who has been teaching internal kung fu for over 23 years. He also specializes in Shaolin internal strength finger, war sword, black dragon big pole, nunchakus, Chin’na unique skills, martial arts kick boxing, free kick boxing, and so on.Master Guo is ranked at level 8.He professionalizes at releasing the inner strength helping to create skillful defense and attacks. He is the first successor of this traditional internal subject of breaking a flagstone in half on a block of bean curd successfully and has been documented by lots of media. Due this vast understanding of the subject, he created his own unique Chi Kung styles, which have been listed by The National Martial Arts Committees in competitions.
Master Guo has participated in both domestic and international martial arts competitions many times and has gain reputations and won many big prizes.In 1993,he came to the second place of the national Chi Kung and martial arts unique skills by the leg power. In 1994,he attended the opening ceremony of the oriental healthy exposition and was given the Special Contribution Award；And was formally invited to Japan to do academic exchanges and teach Chinese kung fu. In 1995, he won the first place at Sino-Japan Chi Kung and Martial Arts Exchange Performance Congress in Dalian. In 1999, he was sent by the Chinese Martial Arts Managing Center to visit Algeria and give performances with the Chinese martial arts performance delegation group. In 2005, he came to the first place of the first national competition on martial arts inner strength.Master Guo is currently vice secretary-general of kunyu mountain cultural research association.

Master Qu, the master of traditional Mantis boxing and Bagua Palm, started his kung fu learning at a young age. He has been doing Tai chi mantis and Yin style Bagua palm for more than twenty years allowing him to master the essence of these styles. He specializes in Taichi mantis, Yin style Bagua, sword, staff, spear, Qigong(Chi Kung). Meanwhile he learnt Chinese Traditional medicine, massage and acupuncture. He is recognized as a middle rank massage doctor.
He has been teaching for over 10 years with a friendly approach to his students combining this with high moralities.Here are some prizes he got:In 2003, he won the outstanding award of the Yantai Mantis Championship. In 2006, he competed Bagua Palm in the Traditional Martial Arts Competition, which is held in Beijing and got the outstanding award. In 2007, he is the winner of the Yantai Mantis Championship.In August of 2007&2008&2009 international traditional martial arts competition held in Yantai,he was awarded first place in two styles of Mantis fist(Zhai Yao and Luan Jie).In July and August of 2010 Yantai traditional martial arts competitions, he got first place respectively in mantis fist (Bai Yuan Tou Tao).　

Master Shi Yan Bo,34th generation monk of Song mountain Shaolin Temple. He went to Shaolin Temple to learn traditional Shaolin Gong Fu (Kung fu )at the age of 9 and stayed there till 20 years old. He is currently ranked at level 7.
He has many years of teaching Shaolin Kung fu experiences to foreigners and has also taken part in performances all over the world. In 1993 he took part in a Shaolin warrior monk demonstration group that performed in England, America and France,etc. During this time he also taught Chinese Shaolin kung fu to foreign students.In the 3rd national Shaolin kung fu competition he won first prize for Luo Han Quan (a type of famous Shaolin forms) and his staff routine, as well as second place for his sword routine. In the He Nan province teenagers martial arts championship he won first prize in Shaolin traditional fist , Shaolin spear and Da Mo sword forms. On July 24 and on August 8 of International Traditional Martial Arts Competitions 2011 held in Yantai,Master Yan Bo won the first place in Shaolin Spear Form twice.He is skilled in Shaolin Kung fu forms as well as Shaolin 18 weapons and many Shaolin animal styles,etc.

Master Shi Yan Ming ,34th generation Shaolin monk of Song mountain Shaolin Temple. He started to study Shaolin kung fu in Shaolin Temple at very young age. During his study at the Shaolin Temple, he finished his Shaolin study on traditional Shaolin form ,Shaolin Weapons,Chi kung and Sanda(Chinese kick boxing)
He took part in Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu competition for many times,and he was awarded first place in many different Shaolin forms.In the year of 2006 International traditional Shaolin Martial arts Competition held in Zhengjiang Province,he got first place in Shaolin Forms. On July 24 of International Traditional Martial Arts Competitions 2011 held in Yantai,he got first place in Shaolin Jingang Form.He has rich teaching experiences. He is skilled in Shaolin Forms,Shaolin staff, Chi kung,Jingang Chuan,and many shaolin fist forms and animal styles,etc.

Master Shi Yong Po is a 33rd generation monk of Shaolin Temple. He learnt kung fu with traditional marital artist since he was very young. He went to Shaolin Temple to learn kung fu when he was 11 years old and stayed there until he was 20. He is currently ranked at level 7.
He has a lot of teaching experience after spending 7 years teaching kung fu to foreign students from all over the world.
In the 1st national Shaolin kung fu competition he was awarded first place in Da Mo staff and Chang Hu Xin Yi Men fist form. On behalf of Ningxia Minority, At the younger the 56kg Sanda Competition of Ningxia Minority fist Championship, he got first place. In the 56kg,70kg Sanda Competition of shaolin international championship, he came first and second.
He is skilled in Chinese kick boxing, Da Mo staff, sword, staff, spear ,many shaolin fist forms , many animal styles and Da Mo Yi Jin Jing which is an internal kung fu for mind and body.In August of 2008&2009 international traditional martial arts competition held in Yantai, he was awarded respectively first place in Da Mo Sword and Yin Shou staff and Chang Hu Xin Yi Men form.

In July and August of 2010 traditional martial arts competitions held in Yantai, he got first place respectively in Shaolin staff and Jin Gang Fist.

* All the Shaolin masters’ names are expressed in their traditional Shaolin temple form.

* The ranking system currently in use at the Shaolin Temple has 9 levels with the 9th level being the highest possible achivement in Shaolin Gong Fu, which is only awarded after a lifetime of dedication to Shaolin. If one was to study hard for 3 years he/she could attain a middle rank of around 3rd or 4th level.

* The masters’ and translators’ professional skills and personal qualities are reviewed by the academy annually so that the highest kung fu training standards and performance are maintained.

Training Plan

The following is a rough guide for shaolin kung fu training. Each student will learn kung fu at a different rate depending on his/her initial skill level and dedication.The training plan of other Chinese martial arts ,such as wing chun ,Tai chi,Mantis,Bagua,xingyi,etc, is similar to shaolin’s training plan.

●Short term study
　　 (1 week -3 months)Learn shaolin kung fu history and theory, basic punching and kicking with flexibilty training and an introduction to Chi kung and Tai Ji. 1-6 Shaolin fist forms, application, Chinese kick boxing with two person sparring and 1 or 2 basic weapons such as the staff, whip, sword or broadsword as well as basic Chinese conversation, Mandarin, Taoism, Buddhism, Calligraphy, acupuncture and massage. All students have the option to learn hard Chi kung which involves conditioning areas of your body for fighting such as your hands and students who study for 1-3 months and cultivate Chi kung will be able to break a house brick in two with their bare hands.
●Medium term study
　　 (4 months - 1year)Learn shaolin kung fu history and theory, punching and kicking with flexibilty training and a more indepth study of Chi kung and Tai Ji. 6-15 Shaolin fist forms including paired practice,application and the option of learning an animal form, Qin na, Chinese kick boxing with two person sparring and more advanced weapons such as spear, double spear, two-section staff, three-section staff, double sticks, double canes (tonfa) as well as Chinese conversation Mandarin, Taoism, Buddhism, Calligraphy, acupuncture and massage. More advanced levels of hard Chi kung can be reached including breaking wooden staffs over your legs and arms with no injury and the breaking of house bricks using your elbow or knee.

●Long term study
　　 (over1 - 2years)Learn shaolin kung fu history and theory, punching and kicking with flexibilty training and advanced Chi kung methods and Tai Ji. Over 20 Shaolin fist forms including application, advanced forms such as tiger, leopard, monkey, snake, crane, mantis, eagle and drunken boxing. Qin na, Advanced weapon paired practice and advanced weapon forms such as double broadsword, monkey staff, double hooks, drunken sword, bull whip, southern staff, southern sword and double chain whip as well as Chinese language, pressure points massage therapy and Buddhism. Advanced levels of Chi kung can be reached including using your Chi to heal illness and injury and advanced hard Chi kung such as breaking an iron bar over your head or hammering a nail into wood using the palm of your hand. Students who wish to concentrate their study on the internal martial arts and Chi kung can study Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua palm.

● Of course, to what degree each student will learn depends on the student's physical and mental abilities, desire, and dedication to practice.

Besides the time off at the weekends, students are given each of the following a week’s holiday: Christmas, New Year and Chinese Lunar New Year. At this time, they can stay at the school (and train if they choose), travel or return home (two weeks’ vacation for each of the above vacations).

● Students can buy different kinds of traditional martial arts books, martial clothes, and martial equipment with the help of the academy.

Note: There is not any form of financial scholarship in the academy.

　 Precursor of Shaolin Honorary Abbot, Fang Zhuang.



Part of the rules in the academy. 

1.       Students must respect the masters, translators and each other. You should live together peacefully and friendly, not fight or cause any bad atmosphere in the school.
2.      If a student is struggling with his or her training, you should help them, but you should not laugh at or joke about students who are having difficulty.
3.      Respect individual’s belief. No gossiping on other’s personal religion or faith.
4.       No drugs, tobacco, cigarettes, alcohol or gambling in the academy. 
5.       Before you leave the school, you have to let your master know where you are going and get his permission to leave.

The Academy fosters a peaceful and friendly training and living environment for all students and masters alike. Cultivating the value of respect is an important aspect of the Academy.

Daily Schedule

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
5:50	Arise	Arise	Arise	Arise	Arise
6:00—7:00	Chikung Taichi	Chikung Taichi	Chikung Taichi	Chikung Taichi	Chikung Taichi
7:10	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast	Breakfast
8:30—10:00	Morning training	Morning training	Morning training	Morning training	Morning training
10:30—11:30	Morning training	Morning training	Morning training	Acupuncture massage	Morning training
12:00	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
14:30—16:00	Afternoon training	Afternoon training	Afternoon training	Afternoon training	Afternoon training
16:30—17:30	Chikung &Xingyi	Chikung &Xingyi	Chikung &Xingyi	Chikung &Xingyi	Calligraphy&Taoism
18:00	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner	Dinner
19:00—19:40	Mandarin	Mandarin	Mandarin	Acupuncture Massage	Buddhism Theory
21:30	Bedtime	Bedtime	Bedtime	Bedtime	Bedtime

*The schedule times may vary depending on season.

Formal kung fu training in the early morning starts from 6:00 from Monday to Friday, but you can get up at 5:30 to run a little bit breathing fresh air along the mountain road.
During the week, the students are encouraged to go to bed before 10pm in order to regain strength for the next day's kung fu training.

●The academy staff working hours is from 6:00 to 20:00. Students are expected to respect these hours because it is impossible to work 24 hours a day, so we must clearly define these hours for the staff. The Internet room is open from 12:30 to 14:30 and 18:30 to 21:30 from Monday to Friday, while open on Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 to 11:30 , from 12:30 to 18:00 and from 18:30 to 21:30. Browse Internet is $25 US cents an hour in the Internet room. Students also can have Internet access in their rooms with $25 per month . Private use of the Internet service in student’s rooms is the same as above. There is a public telephone in the academy that can be used to call your family.

●Schedules for asking questions of masters and translators, etc. are as follows:

Shi fu/masters: from Monday to Friday 17:00 to 18:30 (17:00 to 18:00 during winter) in the training hall and ask some questions on Shaolin kung fu at any time during normal class hours. Saturday and Sunday is free time for everyone at the academy except for the kitchen staff.

* There are free optional lessons in the academy, such as Mandarin, Taoism, Buddhism, Calligraphy, acupuncture and massage. Students can get some knowledge about them. The mandarin class is from 19:00 to19:40 from Monday to Wednesday.
*For the Mandarin lesson ,after the students finished their kung fu training here, the students can take the Chinese course in Yantai university through academy to learn Chinese Mandarine if they’d like to study Chinese as major .We have the cooperation with the foreign language school of Yantai university.

　 　 
Tuition and fees

• One-time non-refundable application Fee (paid prior to attend training at the Academy): $100.
  
• Monthly Tuition Fee - paid when the student arrives at the Academy: $350.
  
  
• Monthly Room & Board - includes meals, lodging, hot showers, washing machine use, and also includes training equipment such as mats, pads, gloves and body protection. - paid when the student arrives at the Academy: $300. In order to motivate students to learn longer, the tuition will be $20 less each month as it goes on.
  
• The academy provides an all-terrain vehicle, driver, and translator as a free pick-up service from Yantai Laishan airport or Yantai train station to the academy.
  
  
• A one-time Academy Administration Fee is paid when the student arrives at the Academy. For students who register for one month training, the administration fee is $200 and for students who register for two months or longer the administration fee is $300. Administration fees are non-refundable.  

Students who wish to stay at the academy for one year or longer will receive a discount. Payment for a year is $4980 including food. accommodation ,training and administration fee. Total cost, if paid annually (not including the online application fee ) is:
$4980 USD for the first year
$4680 for the second year
$4380 for the third year 
$3580 for the forth year
$3280 for the fifth year 

* Except for these formal payment. there is no other excessive payment.

* If you leave the academy early for some reason, you can get a refund.

* Students can decide the length of stay after trying few days and then after a decision is made payment is required.

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*Refunds are not given to students who book for a month or less.  

 The tuition will be changed as the fluctuation of development of Chinese economy and currency changing.

If you have any questions about the academy, please contact us using the Contact form above (see top menu).

School Address
This is the map of China and it shows the location of the academy in China.

*Here is the specific address to the academy in English. 　

Kunyu Mountain Shaolin Martial Arts Academy
Muping District, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China.
Postal Code: 264100

*Chinese address:
昆嵛山少林武术学院
中国山东省烟台市牟平区
邮编：264100
Telephone: 0086-535-4693197
　　　　　　0086-535-4693144
Fax: 　　　 0086-535-4693598

*For more information, feel free to call the academy between Monday to Friday to talk to one of our staff.

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