Wudang Mountain Kung Fu Academy
Train where Taoist martial arts have been practiced for centuries and immerse yourself in a lifestyle built around discipline, movement, and personal growth. Wudang Mountain Kung Fu Academy combines intensive daily training, residential living, and cultural immersion to help you develop authentic internal martial arts skills in one of China's most iconic martial arts destinations
What this is
Wudang Mountain Kung Fu Academy is a residential martial arts school located inside the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area near Nanyan Temple in Hubei Province, China. The academy welcomes beginners through experienced practitioners for programs ranging from one week to multiple years. Students train in small groups under experienced Wudang masters while studying traditional Wudang Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Bagua, Xingyi, meditation, and other internal martial arts, alongside optional cultural classes such as Mandarin and calligraphy
Who it's for
- Complete beginners interested in traditional Chinese martial arts
- Martial artists looking to deepen their practice
- Tai Chi and Qi Gong practitioners seeking authentic instruction
- Travelers wanting a long-term cultural immersion experience
- Anyone interested in Taoist philosophy alongside martial arts training
Requirements
- Open to beginners and experienced practitioners.
- Students should complete the academy's application before arrival
- A reservation payment is required to secure a training place
What you get
- More than six hours of martial arts training per day, five days each week
- Instruction in Wudang Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, Bagua, Xingyi, meditation, and other traditional internal martial arts
- Small-group instruction with a maximum of approximately ten students per group. Shared hotel-style accommodation inside the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area
- Three meals every day throughout your stay
- Optional classes including Mandarin, calligraphy, and other cultural subjects
- A certificate of achievement upon completing your training program
Why this is useful
Few martial arts schools can match the opportunity to train within the Wudang Mountain Scenic Area itself, the historic home of Wudang martial arts. The academy combines authentic internal martial arts instruction with a residential environment where students can focus entirely on training. Small class sizes, experienced instructors, and an international student community make it accessible for newcomers while still providing meaningful progression for experienced practitioners.
Train Your Body, Focus Your Mind
At Wudang Mountain Kung Fu Academy, you'll train alongside students from around the world while experiencing the traditions, philosophy, and culture that have shaped Wudang martial arts for generations. Whether you stay for a week or a year, you'll leave with skills and experiences that extend far beyond the training hall