Apply & train with Shi Miao Hai.
A streamlined application process. Read through, then send your form — we will reply within a few days.
You stay in our small school with a little courtyard, surrounded by nature. Shared dormitories with bunk beds, Chinese-style mattress, pillow and blanket, convertible air conditioning. Separate rooms and bathrooms for female students.
Our school is not associated with shaolin temple.
The rhythm is regular and clear. Three training sessions and three meals a day, six days a week. Schedules shift slightly with the season and the weather.
| 6:00 — 7:00 am | Morning training — power, basics, conditioning |
| 9:00 — 11:00 am | Mid-morning — forms, weapons, technique |
| 2:30 — 5:00 pm | Afternoon — Sanda, partner work, refinement |
When the whistle is blown, you have 10 minutes to get ready and line up at the school gate.
| ~ 7:00 am | Breakfast |
| ~ 11:00 am | Lunch |
| ~ 6:00 pm | Dinner |
- Wednesday & Saturday afternoons — free, you can go into Dengfeng.
- Sunday — no training, full rest day.
- Tuesdays & Fridays — Chinese class after afternoon training (optional).
The price below is fully inclusive: three training sessions a day, three meals a day, accommodation in shared room, certificate of participation upon request, and government taxes. Stays are flexible — from one week to six months (26 weeks).
(for longer stays, please get in touch)
| Duration | Total |
|---|---|
| 1 week | ¥ 5 000 |
| 2 weeks | ¥ 7 000 |
| 3 weeks | ¥ 9 000 |
| 4 weeks | ¥ 11 000 |
| 5 weeks | ¥ 13 000 |
| 6 weeks | ¥ 15 000 |
| 7 weeks | ¥ 17 000 |
| 8 weeks | ¥ 19 000 |
| 9 weeks | ¥ 21 000 |
| Duration | Total |
|---|---|
| 10 weeks | ¥ 23 000 |
| 11 weeks | ¥ 25 000 |
| 12 weeks | ¥ 27 000 |
| 13 weeks | ¥ 29 000 |
| 14 weeks | ¥ 31 000 |
| 15 weeks | ¥ 33 000 |
| 16 weeks | ¥ 35 000 |
| 17 weeks | ¥ 37 000 |
| 18 weeks | ¥ 39 000 |
| Duration | Total |
|---|---|
| 19 weeks | ¥ 41 000 |
| 20 weeks | ¥ 43 000 |
| 21 weeks | ¥ 45 000 |
| 22 weeks | ¥ 47 000 |
| 23 weeks | ¥ 49 000 |
| 24 weeks | ¥ 51 000 |
| 25 weeks | ¥ 53 000 |
| 26 weeks | ¥ 55 000 |
A 30% reservation fee secures your place. The remainder is paid on arrival in China — cash in CNY, EUR, USD or GBP. AliPay and WeChat sometimes do not work for foreign accounts. ATMs in Dengfeng charge around 1.5% in fees and are usually the cheapest option.
China requires a passport valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages, plus a visa appropriate for your stay length and nationality.
For longer stays, most students travel on a tourist (L) visa, applied for at your local Chinese embassy or consulate before you travel. This is the simplest route and the one we recommend for the majority of stays.
Student (X) visa — optional. If you would prefer to come on a student visa, that is also possible. Please note the required invitation letter is difficult to obtain and is a paid service:
- €400 — invitation letter for stays of up to 3 months
- €800 — invitation letter for stays of up to 6 months
If you'd like to take the student-visa route, get in touch and we'll guide you through it.
Apply early. Visa applications can be submitted up to five months before departure, and our space is limited. The earlier you register, the easier the rest becomes.
Applying to the school is straightforward. Here is the path from your first message to your first morning training session.
Inform yourself about the visa
Before anything else, look into the visa requirements for your nationality. For stays of 30 days or fewer, many travellers qualify for visa-free entry. For longer stays, most students travel on a tourist (L) visa; a student (X) visa is also possible but needs a paid invitation letter (see the visa section above). Visa formalities are your own responsibility — the school does not submit the application for you.
Reserve your spot & fill in the application form
Once you know your dates, complete the application form and send it back to the email address printed at the top. Your place is secured with a 30% reservation fee; the remainder is paid on arrival in China. We use your form to prepare the school for you and to issue any documents you need.
Finalise your visa documents
If you are taking the student (X) visa route, we can issue the required invitation letter once your reservation is confirmed — a paid service (€400 up to 3 months, €800 up to 6 months). On a tourist visa you won't need it. Submit your visa application to your local Chinese consulate and wait for approval before booking anything else.
Book your flights
With your visa confirmed, book your flight to Zhengzhou (CGO) — the closest airport, about 90 minutes from the school. Send us your arrival details and we will share a packing list, transfer instructions, and a final briefing in the days before you fly.
The school is our Kung Fu family. Please approach our school with respect to Chinese culture, your fellow students, the coaches and the Master.
- Respect the master, the instructors, and your fellow students — at all times, on and off the training ground.
- Punctuality matters. When the whistle is blown, you have ten minutes to get ready.
- Be back in the school by 8:30 pm. Common areas are quiet after 9:30 pm so everyone can rest.
- No smoking, no drinking, no drugs on school grounds.
- Keep your room and shared spaces clean. Sweep your own room, make your bed, wash your dishes — you are not a guest, you are part of the family.
- Inform the master before leaving the school for trips, weekends away, or anything beyond the regular free afternoons.
- Inform an instructor immediately if you are injured or unwell, even if you can still attend the lineup. Your safety is the priority.
- Dress and behave appropriately in the training area, the dining hall, and around the temple grounds.
- Repeated breaches of these rules can lead to expulsion from the school.
i. Who can join the training camp?
The school is open to adults and teenagers over 12 who are passionate about martial arts and Chinese culture. No prior Kung Fu experience is required — beginners often have an advantage by starting fresh. The training adapts to different fitness levels, so age is not a barrier in itself. Motivation and willingness to learn matter most.
ii. What documents do I need?
You will need a passport valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages, and a visa appropriate for your stay. Most students travel visa-free (stays of 30 days or fewer) or on a tourist (L) visa. If you take the student (X) visa route, we can issue the required invitation letter as a paid service (€400 up to 3 months, €800 up to 6 months). For detailed visa information, the official Chinese visa portal is the best source.
iii. How early should I prepare?
As early as possible — space at the school is limited. Visa applications can be submitted up to five months before departure, so the earlier you register, the more breathing room you have for documents, flights, and final preparation.
iv. When can I arrive? Are there fixed start dates?
The school does not have fixed start or end dates — you can join whenever it suits you. The only exception is the winter break from December 20th to February 20th, when the school is closed.
v. I don't speak Chinese. How will I manage?
Language barriers are part of the adventure. Instructors and students communicate with gestures, demonstrations, and translation tools. Most of the technical instruction happens by example anyway — you copy, you correct, you copy again. The challenge of learning across languages tends to create some of the strongest bonds at the school.
vi. What should I pack?
The school provides your training outfit, Kung Fu shoes, and the basic essentials (bowl, chopsticks, bedding). What to bring yourself:
- Comfortable sneakers for running and city days
- Several training T-shirts
- City clothes for weekends
- Any personal medication you might need — many foreign products are not sold in China
- Toiletries and toilet paper for the first few days (you can buy more in town)
- A power adapter for Chinese plugs
vii. What is daily life at the school like?
The school runs as a Kung Fu family. You are not treated as a guest — you sweep your room, make your bed, eat with everyone, and may be asked to help carry the master's shopping. This is part of the practice. Discipline and respect matter: line up at the gate within ten minutes of the whistle; be back in the school by 8:30 pm; quiet in common areas after 9:30 pm; no smoking or drinking on school grounds. Repeated breaches can lead to expulsion.
viii. What can I expect to gain over time?
You will have a sense of Chinese culture, the basics of Kung Fu, and your first complete form. You will have started Sanda, acrobatics, and Weapon Taolu, and you will have climbed the ten thousand steps of Mount Song.
You will have completed your first weapon Taolu and built a solid foundation in Sanda striking and kicking. You may have done your first backflip. Running up the mountain for the eighth time will feel easier. Your stability, strength, and flexibility will increase noticeably, your breathing will calm, and your energy will move more freely.
You will be proficient in several forms. Waking at 5:30 am for power training will no longer feel difficult. Running Mount Song will become part of your rest day. Your explosiveness will have improved dramatically. Through training, meditation, and Qigong, your mind will be calmer, your awareness sharper. The basics will be second nature, and you can begin refining the smallest details — in your Kung Fu and elsewhere.
ix. How do I get from Zhengzhou Airport to the school?
Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO) is about 90 minutes from the school. Several options:
- School pickup at baggage claim — our driver brings you straight to the school. The most convenient option, especially for late arrivals or if you do not yet have a working SIM card. Ask us to arrange it.
- Taxi — booked through the DiDi app once you have data on your phone.
- Bus from the long-distance bus station to Dengfeng, then a taxi to the school. The cheapest option but the slowest.
x. What if I get hurt or sick?
Your health and safety are the school's priority. Inform the instructors immediately if you are injured or unwell — even if you can still attend the lineup. The school has access to Chinese medicine doctors and hospitals for proper care. Bring personal medication for minor ailments, since some foreign products are not available in China. We strongly recommend travel and health insurance covering your full stay.
xi. How do I stay in touch with home?
Common services like Gmail, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook are blocked in China. Download a VPN before you fly — some big-name providers do not work, so try a smaller one such as LetsVPN. WeChat is essential in China — install it before arriving. It handles messaging, payments, translation, and contact with the school.
xii. What about food, water, and daily expenses?
Three meals a day are included — Chinese cooking, often vegetable-heavy with rice, noodles, and a rotation of local dishes. Do not drink tap water — the school provides large water jars to refill your bottle. A small shop on site sells snacks; the hotel building has a restaurant if you want a change. Plan a small weekly budget for snacks, toiletries, the occasional taxi, and city outings.
xiii. Can I leave the school during my stay?
Yes — on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, after class. A DiDi taxi to Dengfeng city centre costs around ¥15–20. For longer trips (a sightseeing weekend, a long weekend away), inform the master in advance and ask for permission. The school is a structured environment — keeping the master in the loop is part of how it works.
xiv. Refunds & cancellation
EU consumers have a 14-day right of withdrawal from the date of purchase, with full reimbursement. Outside that window, refunds are handled case by case. We are not responsible for visa denials, school admission decisions, travel restrictions, or force majeure. The full policy is on our refund & cancellation page.
Send your form. Reserve your place.
The application form takes about ten minutes to complete. We reply within a few days with availability, payment instructions, and visa documents. Your 30% reservation fee secures the dates.