Silver Retreat: 1 Week of Kung Fu Discovery & Fitness in Marrakech, Morocco

7 Days, Multiple Departures

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Silver Retreat: 1 Week of Kung Fu Discovery & Fitness in Marrakech, Morocco
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We teach people protection and means of self actualization through martial arts retreats. We build independent leaders and support self development. 

What We Do:

Refine your style

Identify alternative new ways of living

Get fit

Learn how to protect your peace and the ones you love

Look into Mindfulness

Grasp secrets of energy regulation

Build discipline

Shed old layers

Discover new cultures

Rediscover home grown healthy foods

Enhance your ability to self heal

Martial arts are some of the oldest forms of physical expression, used to train, defend one's self, and master the human body along with gaining physical strength, better self-awareness, and a deeper connection with your higher self. 

Shifu Sham and his team will use their expertise in these arts to guide you on your journey of mastery. All levels of martial arts are welcome to learn the arts of self development. 

Rough Training Plan

The following is a rough training plan in our martial arts retreats. Training activities and Attendance are based on your personal objectives. We welcome guests of All levels.

 Every student will study at a different rate depending on their unique level of dedication and talent for their self development.

Short term training:

During One week to one month term: you will learn:

Shaolin kung fu basics 

Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing)

Qi Gong (all include healing Qi Gong) 

Tai Chi

One Xing Yi Forms fist form

Power Training

Power Stretching

Basic Arabic 

Sufi Culture

Calligraphy

Medicinal Plants 

Acupressure

Holidays and Time Off

Except the weekend and during your martial arts retreats, we have several holidays for Christmas, New Year and Morocco's National holidays. The student can stay in academy (Meals are served 7 days a week) or train if you want, and there are masters and translators on duty. Participants can also travel or go back home with their family. (Students can ask for two weeks holiday to go back home if they wish)

 We can help participants purchase different sort of clothes, snacks and daily necessities.

Training traditional Kung Fu in our martial arts academy includes many different fist forms, plus their applications, plus the Qi Gong  Our martial arts retreats teaches the internal style of Xingyi, along with Qi Gong and Tai Chi for healing purposes and self development  Younger students less than 16 years old are accepted if they are accompanied with their parent or older relatives – particularly a brother or a sister. Ensuring there is good quality teaching, every master is supposed to manage seven students in the winter and less than fifteen students around in the summer.

There is very good accommodation and the quality of the meals is top notch. Food nutrition is covered to satisfy the need of each student. Normally, there is one to two students sharing one room. Private Suites with private bathrooms and kitchens are also available. 

It is advisable to wake up earlier in the morning so that you can get fresh air breathing along the farm. During the week from to Friday, it is better to students to go to sleep before ten at night so as they are able to recover energy to study the following day. The working hours for the school staff are between six o'clock in morning to 8:00 PM. Therefore, it’s expected for students to respect the hours as the staff working hours are clearly defined. During the weekends, there are masters and translators on duty. Questions about Chinese martial arts can be asked at any time in normal class. Everybody gets to enjoy free time during the week end but the kitchen crew.

About

Customized Training & Meal Plan + Access to All Week Days 

Activities + Hotel Accommodations with All meals + Fresh Fruit Snack Package + Airport Transfer + 1 Massage 

Drugs, tobacco, and alcohol are prohibited, if you are caught with drugs, you will be dismissed right away. Students cannot take any female outside to the academy except for his family for visiting.

Towels

Clothing

Toiletries

Activities outside of the academy

Hammam

Private Rooms furnished with bedding

Shared Bathrooms

Free Wi-Fi

Hot Water

Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Private Suites with Private Bathrooms now available

Clothing

For training, it is good to bring loose trousers or shorts in the summer, t-shirts and in the winter some over-clothes or track suit wear. It is useful to have a pair of running shoes for jogging and stamina training, but for regular training, students usually wear a type of thin-sole trainers that can be bought easily after arriving.

To Consider

It is advisable to bring a power adapter if you are bringing any electrical equipment with you from your home country. There are power sockets in the rooms that students can use. You could also bring a basic medical bag with you and any other special items from your home that are unlikely to be available near the school.

Money and Banking

ATM's in Morocco can be used to take out money using a card. Cash can also be sent from a foreign country through the Wise application. Traveler's cheques can be cashed at a bank but may take a little while to process. Please note that the closest ATM is within 25 Km of the center. Plan accordingly

We do request a 500 dhs/$50 Security deposit to be refunded in full the day of your departure assuming your room is returned in good condition.

Health

In Morocco, local clinics and hospitals are well-equipped and have many western medicines. In a medical bag, it is convenient to have things like sunscreen, insect repellant, band aids, some cream or ointment for cuts and bruises, something for an upset stomach or nausea, any prescription or allergy medicine and multi-vitamins if taken.

Visitors are not recommended to drink un-boiled tap water in Morocco. For training, students either fill up their bottle with pre-boiled water from us freely or buy boxes of bottled water as they are quite inexpensive.

Documents

Copy of your passport

2 Emergency Contact information

2 Passport size pictures

Authorization from your doctor on your ability to exercise and your limitations if any

Proof of insurance (Note: Many flight companies offer insurance plans with their tickets)

You will need to provide proof of travel health insurance. You will need to provide a statement from your doctor confirming your aptitude to train here with us. Come in the best shape possible to make the best out of your stay.

"One of the best places I've been to if not the best, the room was spacious, and also the living room and kitchen and internet were super quick. If you are looking to retreat to somewhere quiet, with beautiful views and great weather, gym, fresh fruit, and also a chance to get involved in some meditation and Shaolin training and great fresh homemade cooked food this is the place to go. And finally, Sham and his family are the most beautiful human beings and made me feel like their own family, I will be 1000% returning as this is my new home from home. 5 stars all the way."

- Participant 

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About The Host

We teach internal and external martial arts to guests interested in the Taoist, Shaolin Buddhist, and Moroccan Sufi traditions as balanced and comprehensive health systems to enhance fitness, develop peace and become happier.

Itinerary

Daily Schedule

Meals: 

We serve Halal Food and can attend to any food restrictions & diet choices:

Breakfast: 7:00 AM

Tea Break: 10:00 AM

Lunch: Noon

Dinner: 5:00 PM

Training:

Monday trough Friday:

8:30AM to 10:00AM

10:30AM to 11:30AM

2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Cultural Class

3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

PS: Time may vary depending on the season and objectives

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Things to keep in mind

Holidays and Time Off

Except the weekend, we have several holidays for Christmas, New Year and Morocco's National holidays. The student can stay in academy (Meals are served 7 days a week) or train if you want, and there are masters and translators on duty. Students can also travel or go back home with their family. (Students can ask for two weeks holiday to go back home if they wish)

We can help Students purchase different sort of clothes, snacks and daily necessities.

Training traditional Kung Fu in our academy includes many different fist forms, plus their applications, plus the Qi Gong The academy teaches the internal style of Xingyi, along with Qi Gong and Tai Chi for healing purposes. Younger students less than 16 years old are accepted if they are accompanied with their parent or older relatives – particularly a brother or a sister. Ensuring there is good quality teaching, every master is supposed to manage seven students in the winter and less than fifteen students around in the summer.

There is very good accommodation and the quality of the meals is top notch. Food nutrition is covered to satisfy the need of each student. Normally, there is one to two students sharing one room.

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