Things to bring with you
You might currently be a student, ex-student, working, or not working. The clothes you need in daily life here in our school is not the same. 5 days of the week you'll be training, so pack and bring clothes for this. Loose long pants, shorts, t-shirts and long-sleeves, for summer and for winter. Comfortable running shoes is good to bring, but do know that we have shoes specialized for martial arts training that we can help you buy. If you happen to forget to bring something you can find it in city center. Nike, Adidas, Under Armour and also a few cheaper Chinese brands that ain't that bad!
The Ocean is close by, maybe bring your swimming suite? We have a lot of mountains nearby so you might want to bring your hiking equipment.
If you want to keep in contact with your friends and family through Facebook, and want to be able to access youtube you should get a VPN before entering China. There are free once which are fine, but it's definitely more assuring to get one you pay for.
Things to buy in China
You can get the items you use in daily life in the nearby stores or supermarkets. You don’t need to worry about bedding, sheets, pillows or blankets because it's all provided by the school and included in the price. We will devote ourselves to make you feel at home.
Physical and mental preparation
All kind of movement will help with your martial arts practice, which includes running, swimming, ball sports etc. Calisthenics like Push ups, pull ups, squats etc are all good for strengthening and preparing you.Mental preparation: it’s natural to meet culture shock in another country because there are differences in ideology and culture backgrounds between Eastern and Western countries.
To practice martial arts, are there any special psychical requirements?
There are no special requirements for learning kung fu as we teach according to every single persons level. If you have previous injuries just tell us and we'll adopt the training according to your capability.
What’s included in the school fee?
The school fee covers training 5 days a week, accommodation, meals 3 times a day and the training facilities.
What should I bring to China?
You'll be training 5 days a week, and that requires a lot of training clothes. The winter is cold and summer is very hot, so pack accordingly. Other than this you want to pack according to the length of your stay. Still, everything you need you can find in a local supermarket to very good prices. Bed sheets are provided by the school.
How much money should I take?
Once you get to the school, you can enjoy accommodation and daily meals here. But you still need to bring some money for everyday life, like some food, you know that there are a lot of delicious food here in China which you should never miss. And money for personal articles, transportation and travel. In a large part, it is still up to you.
Is there any shops or supermarkets where I can get some food, clothes and some other articles for daily use?
Yes there are. Just down the road from the Academy we have 3 smaller supermarkets where you can buy fruits, daily toiletries, shoes, clothes, cleaning equipment etc. In the city town there are several bigger shopping malls where you can get everything you need.?
What about medical care and hospitals in China?
We have proper hospitals here in Rizhao with good medical care to a fair price. We always properly warm up the whole body before going into the vigorous parts of training, but if an injury occurs our school staff accompanied by a translator will go with you too.
Can you help me extend my Visa?
Yes, we can help you extend your visa. Shortest visa is 1 month, and between there you can get 3, 6 and up to 12 months visas. If you wish to stay longer than 12 months we'll just apply for a new visa according to your desires, you will not need to leave China in the process.
Do you have western toilets?
Yes, in every student room there's a western toilet.
Do you provide Wifi?
Yes we provide Wi-fi. Before coming here you should probably buy or get a VPN for free. Facebook, Youtube, Instagram among a few isn't allowed in China.
What activities are there near the academy and in Rizhao city?
The ocean is a few kilometers away from the academy, and by the seaside there are many restaurants, street markets and street food vents. The oceans' temperature here is very comfortable so it's perfect to go there for relaxation after a hard week of training in the summer.
Can I get a certificate after finishing my learning there?
We will award certificates to students who finish their study here. We will give you a certificate which can prove your learning experience in China. And if you are really superb in Kung Fu, you can go back to your country to be a trainer with our certificate.
Is there a discount the longer I stay?
Yes, our price varies according to how long you choose to stay, with the price getting cheaper per month, you can pay per month or pay all at once, it's all up to you.
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Here is our training schedule that we follow majority of the year, during summer it changes just slightly.
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