Maling Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
ush your limits while learning authentic Shaolin martial arts in the country where the tradition began. Maling Shaolin Kung Fu Academy combines intensive daily training, residential living, and cultural immersion to help you build lasting skills through disciplined practice—not a short tourist experience.
What this is
Maling Shaolin Kung Fu Academy is a residential martial arts school in Jiangsu Province, China, offering immersive training programs from one month to several years. Students live on campus and train under Shaolin masters in a structured daily schedule covering traditional Shaolin Kung Fu, Sanda, Tai Chi, Qigong, weapons, and optional Chinese language classes. The academy welcomes beginners and experienced practitioners alike, with English-language support provided throughout the program.
Who it's for
- Complete beginners ready to commit to authentic kung fu training
- Martial artists looking to deepen their practice
- Travelers seeking long-term cultural immersion in China
- Fitness enthusiasts wanting a physically and mentally demanding challenge
- Students interested in Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Sanda, or Qigong
Requirements
- A minimum stay of 1 month (programs run from 1 month up to 5 years)
- Students staying longer than 30 days may need the appropriate Chinese visa, depending on nationality
- A non-refundable $100 USD application fee is required
- A 25% reservation deposit is required to confirm your place
- Students requiring visa support must request the academy's visa documentation package before applying for their visa
What you get
- Intensive daily training in traditional Shaolin Kung Fu
- Small-group, hands-on instruction directly from 32nd and 34th-generation Shaolin Warrior Monks
- A shared 2-person room, home-cooked meals 3 times a day (7 days a week), utilities including WiFi and hot showers, and a school uniform — all included in tuition
- Optional Chinese Mandarin classes and mandatory Chinese Culture & Theory sessions built into the weekly schedule
- Free weekends to rest, explore Jiangsu Province, or relax locally
- Tiered pricing that drops the longer you stay: $890/month for 1 month down to $515/month on a 1-year commitment
- A graduation certificate upon completing your program
- Cultural immersion activities and opportunities to participate in performances and competitions
- Shared on-campus accommodation
Why this is useful
Maling focuses on immersive, long-term training rather than short visitor experiences. Living and training on campus creates an environment where students can fully dedicate themselves to improving their technique, fitness, and discipline. The academy also removes many practical barriers for international students by including accommodation, meals, English support, and visa documentation assistance. Student experiences shared online consistently highlight the quality of instruction, supportive masters, and welcoming international community.
Train Kung Fu With Shaolin Warrior Monks
Apply to Maling Shaolin Kung Fu Academy and start training under authentic Shaolin lineage in Jiangsu Province