Three days ago, they landed in China with stiff suitcases and stiffer backs. Now? Their legs burn from 5:30 am training, their chopsticks still slip… but for the first time, they can feel the energy of ‘qi’ flowing. Here’s how total beginners transform in our kung fu crucible.

After a long flight from Europe to Shanghai, two wide-eyed students boarded the bullet train to Yingtan, their backpacks stuffed with essentials and excitement. As urban skyscrapers faded into misty mountains, they knew their real journey was just beginning—when our school van finally met them at the station, winding through hidden roads toward the fog-draped peaks of Longhushan.

Upon their arrival, we assessed each student’s unique background—one a professional boxer seeking refined combat skills;

The other a complete beginner with no prior martial arts experience. Understanding their distinct needs, we crafted personalized training programs to ensure maximum growth and safety.

For the Professional Boxer:

• Advanced Striking Integration: Blending Western boxing footwork with traditional Kung Fu techniques
• Conditioning for Combat Athletes: Explosive power drills tailored to complement existing strengths
• Sparring with Elite Fighters: Controlled sessions against our top students to test adaptability
• Recovery-Focused Schedule: Morning meditation paired with afternoon technical training

For the Beginner:

• Fundamentals-First Approach: Daily stance work, basic strikes, and coordination exercises
• Confidence-Building Drills: Gradual exposure to light partner work in a non-competitive environment
• Cultural Immersion: Calligraphy and Taoist philosophy classes to deepen mind-body connection
• Flexible Progression System: Belt tests only when fully prepared to prevent discouragement

Shared Benefits:

• Customized Dietary Plans (high-protein for the athlete, balanced macros for the novice)
• Private Mandarin Lessons relevant to their training level
• Weekly 1-on-1 Coaching Reviews to adjust techniques in real-time

“Their mats may be side by side, but their journeys will be as different as their fighting stances.” — Master Shen

Interested in how we track progress or adapt these plans mid-training? I will keep you updated in the next post.

If you’re interested in joining us for a wonderful kung fu learning experience, please send us a message or directly book your journey.