Kung Fu is a Chinese martial art that dates back over 4,000 years, based on the cultural and belief systems of one of the world’s greatest civilisations. So, imagine if you had the chance to learn Kung Fu in China, amid the incredible canyons and lakes of the Southern Yunnan province.
At the Rising Dragon Martial Arts School in China you have the opportunity to do just that. Build your strength and physical condition while learning the equally important mental discipline and spiritual well-being that Kung Fu teaches. It’s all part of Kung Fu’s complete life philosophy.
The Rising Dragon martial arts training camp was founded with the simple aim of providing the very best teaching and practice of Chinese martial arts, using world class Kung Fu masters, all located in the art’s ancient home. It ticks all of the above boxes, and is now recognised as one of the world’s leading martial arts centres.
Kung Fu is based around the ancient philosophy of Taoism, a pre-Buddhist religion and way of life that seeks to find harmony in every aspect of life and the natural world around you. It’s all about finding the balance and equilibrium to channel Qi, the life force that powers everything.
Rising Dragon specialises in training all levels of student, from beginners to experienced Kung Fu practitioners. The basic principles are always the same when you learn Kung Fu in China. Start by learning to control your breathing which helps to boost Qi and improve determination, strength and well-being.
Through this you gain a clearer understanding of your body and its place in nature. This in turn allows you to hone your reflexes and perform better in combat situations. Students at Rising Dragon martial arts training camp will also work on flexibility and muscle strength, as well as stance, posture and alignment.
As you can see, it’s the complete package – training mind, body and soul to be fitter, stronger and healthier.
Once you have a firm grounding of basic techniques, you can start to develop your style with your Shaolin master’s help. There is a huge range of King Fu styles that have developed over the centuries. These are divided in sects, families and schools, with some favouring agility and power, others sheer strength and footwork.
Learn Tai Chi (which means ‘supreme ultimate fist’) a combat style that defends against ‘hard’ attacks using ‘soft’ methods. It’s been proven to strengthen the heart and reduce anxiety.
The White Crane is another style of fighting that revolves around triangular footwork and exploiting your opponent’s weak spots in close quarters combat.
All styles of Kung Fu require intense physical and mental demands. But through disciplined practice and exceptional teaching, you’ll start to notice massive improvements in your strength and ability, which transfer to all areas of your life.
Situated in the Yunnan province among the foothills of the Himalayas, the school is located in YongPing between the cities of Dali and BaoShan providing easy access. Surrounded by temples, mountains, lakes and relaxing hot springs, this is the perfect place to train, inspired by the natural world around you.
If you want to learn Kung Fu in China, this is the place to do it. Mastering Kung Fu takes a lifetime of dedicated training, but take your first steps under the guidance of Shaolin masters at Rising Dragon Martial Arts School and you’ll be in the best place to start your life’s training.
If you would like to learn Kung Fu in China you can find out more about the Rising Dragon martial arts training camp by visiting: www.risingdragonschool.com