We will immerse in 6 days of Qi Gong & Kung Fu practice in a stunning location on the Mediterranean coast. The practice is beginner friendly and appropriate for all ages and levels of fitness. The group will be divided into beginners and experienced students with the help of an assistant teacher to allow for advanced training.
The training will follow the teaching style of the Nam Yang school which is based on traditional Shaolin Kung Fu and the Tiger Crane Kung Fu style.
We will learn and practice Qi Gong (Chi Kung), Shuang Yang – the Internal White Crane Shaolin Form - , Pushing Hands & Sticky Hands, Traditional Fighting, Kung Fu drills, Shaolin Weapons, Theory, and Meditation.
We will be using a high-quality air-conditioned seminar space for our practice, while also using locations in nature for different sessions.
During free time participants can enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Corfu, with it's many beautiful beaches and picturesque landscape and architecture, book a massage or healing session, enjoy good food or hang out at the lovely beach of Arillas which is walking distance from our venue.
The retreat will focus on one of the key elements of Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu of the Nam Yang Kung Fu School : Flow.
We will take inspiration from the sea and the waves to find rhythm and effortlessness in movements.
The retreat offers you 6 full days of training (6 hours of active practice + 1.5 hours of theory per day) and one day-off where you can sleep-in, rest, relax and explore the beautiful surroundings. It is the perfect combination of Vacation and Training. We will also have an evening session on the day of arrival and an early morning session on the day of departure.
What you will be learning and practicing in the Retreat:
Chi Kung for Health and Longevity. ‘Chi’ (Qi) is a natural energy which pervades all things. Chi Kung is the practice of charging the body with fresh, balanced Chi, eliminating stale Chi and circulating Chi through all of the meridians and to every cell of the body.
Shuang Yang - the Internal Art of the Shaolin White Crane Kung Fu, a rarely taught soft form. This is a very relaxed, fluid art which develops suppleness, mobility, calmness and balance
Sitting, Standing and Walking Meditation of the Buddhist tradition. Meditation supports our training by calming our minds, relaxing our bodies, circulating our Chi and enhancing our awareness.
Tiger- Crane Combination Kung Fu, the Classic Fukienese Kung Fu. The Tiger-Crane Combination art is a close-range art using mostly hand techniques including striking and seizing.
"Sum Chien", the original Shaolin internal power training exercise.
Chi Kung for Internal Power, also known as Hard Chi Kung or Martial Chi Kung
Pushing Hands/ Sticky Hands, touch sensitivity drills that provide direct, hands on contact and train speed, reactions and strategy while remaining safe.
Shaolin Weapons. In this retreat we will mostly focus on the Tan taw (Chinese broadsword)
There will also be sessions of Workouts, Stretching and Relaxation to aid and better develop our physical fitness. Massage and Holistic Therapy treatments are available upon request.
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Discover the real Shaolin Arts
We are extremely proud of the strength and tradition of our Shaolin Arts.
Ours are the genuine arts of the Fukienese Shaolin Temple (which inspired so many other martial arts, including Karate). We practice our arts the way they were taught by the Nam Yang founder, Master Ang Lian Huat (1924-84).
These are not competitions, gymnastics, or demonstration arts but genuine Kung Fu. These are the arts that made the Shaolin monks so famous. These are the genuine, secret arts only recently revealed to non-Chinese.
We are honored to be able to pass them on to you.
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Why practice Kung Fu?
Kung Fu is much more than fighting! Traditional Chinese Kung Fu contains the secrets of the Ancient Masters and offers us valuable tools in life.
Literally, Kung Fu means hard work done over a long period of time. It trains our endurance and discipline and empowers us to overcome obstacles.
What are the benefits of Kung Fu practice?
Our arts train the body’s ‘Chi’ – the energy which permeates all living things and has profound effects on our health and well being.
Through practice we learn to harness and effectively manage our vital energy, "Chi". This has a benefit not only for our physical body, making it more resilient and able to last longer in time, but also for our mental and psychological health.