THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Shi Yan Chao’s Yu Kung Fu Academy trains adults at a working Buddhist temple on Lianqing Mountain above Tengzhou. Shaolin, taiji, sanda and qigong are paired with on-site lodging and meals; the published minimum is one week and participants must be at least 18.

What you can practise

  • Shaolin kung fu
  • taiji
  • qigong
  • sanda

Where you will stay

Twin rooms with bathroom, hot water and seasonal heating/cooling; courtyard option; meals included.

The host & location

Yu Kung Fu Academy (Shi Yan Chao)

Time & commitment

One week minimum; programmes extend to a year.

Joining from overseas

Overseas participants addressed. Adults 18+; all experience levels. Confirm physical training suitability and teacher availability.

English support stated. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • Booking platform describes academy residence and scheduled temple training; confirm exact building/package.
  • Descriptive Chinese label and lineage claims are not independently verified.

Start a useful conversation.

Include your dates, nationality, language and previous experience when contacting the host.

  • Are you accepting overseas participants for my intended dates, and what is the full required length of stay?
  • Which sessions have English instruction or translation?
  • Where exactly will I sleep, and what are the room-sharing and meal arrangements?
  • What is the full daily schedule, total cost and cancellation policy?

THE EVIDENCE BEHIND THIS ENTRY

Read the original sources.

Reviewed 12 September 2026. The sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.

We have not visited or inspected this programme. Our summaries distinguish provider claims, historical notices and independent accounts. Read our research method.