A CLOSER LOOK
Compare residential schools in Dengfeng and Qufu by training approach, English support, accommodation and minimum commitment.
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For one week, compare Xiaolong and Qufu: both publish residential study with English translation. Gulun requires at least two weeks. Confirm the campus, adult beginner group, room and total fee; a Shaolin name does not mean training inside the monastery.
For a first week with a clear all-in price, start with Qufu or Xiaolong. Both publish what a week costs and include training, meals, a shared room and English translation.
Checked on the schools’ own fee pages ·
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| School | One week | Two weeks | One month | Included |
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| Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu SchoolFee page | US$360 | US$600 | US$810 | Weekday training, 3 meals, bed in a two-person room, English translator |
| International Shaolin Dragon AcademyFee page | US$380 | Not published | US$900 | Training 6 days a week, 3 meals, twin room with bathroom, English translation |
Both schools add a one-off, non-refundable US$100 application fee. Flights, visa, insurance and personal spending are extra.
Contact a school about its beginner group, teaching language and residential fees, or ask Still Mountain to help compare the replies.
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Start by choosing a school and a daily training routine. “Shaolin” can identify a martial tradition as well as the monastery at Dengfeng. A school teaching Shaolin kung fu may have its own campus, teachers and admissions office, and may be in another province.
The four schools below publish residential study. Their descriptions provide practical starting points for an adult beginner’s enquiry, not a guarantee of admission or a particular teacher. Ask which group you would join, how the workload progresses and what an ordinary week includes.
Gulun states a minimum of 2 weeks. Xiaolong lists a one-week package; Qufu lists one- and two-week rates. Compare the taught sessions and overnight dates before choosing. These are school stays; check the actual campus. Official source
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| Place & setting | Length or dates | Teaching language | Accommodation | Check before applying |
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| Shaolin Wushu International Training CentreResidential school | Days or weeks; exact minimum unconfirmed | Basic English teaching; English-speaking office | Single or shared room; meals included | Actual campus, beginner group and nightsOfficial source 1 · Official source 2 |
| International Shaolin Dragon AcademyResidential school | 1-week package; longer options | English translation in classes | Fee page: 2-person room and meals | Room and payment terms differ across pagesOfficial source 1 · Official source 2 |
| Gulun Chanyuan — Wu Nanfang’s AcademyResidential school | At least 2 weeks | Ask about English | Academy dormitory; off-site options cost extra | Assigned teacher, translation and roomOfficial source 1 · Official source 2 |
| Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu SchoolResidential school | 1- and 2-week rates; confirm nights | English translation in classes | 2-person room and daily meals | Adult beginner group and total with application feeOfficial source |
COMPARE THE OPTIONS
Group training at Shaolin Wushu International Training Centre. · The campus Photo credits
Henan · Martial arts school
少林寺武术国际培训中心
The centre explicitly offers stays of a few days, weeks or months, with flexible starts by advance booking. Short-course fees include training, meals and a private or shared room. Its FAQ welcomes international beginners and describes basic English from instructors plus English-speaking office staff.
Before you enquire
Confirm your exact dates, campus, room and beginner timetable. The short-course page gives no numeric minimum or guaranteed availability.
International Shaolin Dragon Academy campus assembly. · The campus Photo credits
Henan · Martial arts school
国际少林小龙武术学校
Xiaolong’s international programme lists one week at US$380 plus a US$100 application fee. The fee page includes six training days a week, three daily meals, a two-person room and English translation in training and cultural classes. Its FAQ welcomes overseas beginners and flexible year-round starts.
Before you enquire
The fee page lists a shared room, while the FAQ says a private room is standard. Payment deadlines also conflict. Obtain written room, payment and cancellation terms before paying.
Students practising at the Gulun Kung Fu School. · Practice & daily life Photo credits
Henan · Residential martial arts school
古轮禅院
Gulun Chanyuan describes an approach beginning with standing meditation, five stances and Pan Gen, with teaching mainly by Wu Nanfang’s senior disciples. Its training page states a two-week minimum. Dormitories and separately priced off-site accommodation are described.
Before you enquire
Confirm who will teach, how explanations will be translated and your room allocation. This is not a two-night introduction.
Staff training at Qufu Shaolin Kung Fu School. · Practice & daily life Photo credits
Shandong · Martial arts school
曲阜少林功夫学校
Qufu publishes one week at US$360 and two weeks at US$600, plus a US$100 application fee. These fees include weekday training, a two-person room, daily meals and English translation in training and cultural classes. Beginners are welcome. The application page recommends applying two to six months ahead.
Before you enquire
Confirm the beginner group, arrival and departure nights, and cancellation terms. Published daily rates do not establish a one-day residential course or a numeric minimum.
Ask how many sessions are taught, what is self-practice, whether beginners train separately, and how rest days work. A founder’s biography and a photograph with a master do not tell you who will lead your daily lessons. Get that answer from the admissions office.
For a one-week enquiry, compare Xiaolong’s listed package with Qufu’s weekly rate. Qufu also lists two weeks; the Shaolin Wushu centre explicitly accepts stays of days or weeks. Confirm how many nights and taught sessions each quote covers. Gulun states a two-week minimum; Maling’s last verified admission requirement is one month. Published prices are starting points for a current written quote.
Do not assume so from the school’s name. Confirm the teaching campus and accommodation address separately. Qufu is in Shandong, and even Dengfeng schools can operate independent residences.
Some schools address a range of experience levels, but the appropriate adult group and workload still need confirmation. Tell the school what you have practised before and ask for an introductory timetable.
Qufu lists US$360 for one week or US$600 for two weeks, plus a US$100 application fee: US$460 or US$700 combined. Xiaolong lists US$380 for one week plus US$100 to apply, or US$480 combined. These published school fees include training, meals and accommodation; flights, visa costs, insurance and personal spending are separate. Confirm dates, nights and room terms directly, particularly Xiaolong’s conflicting room descriptions.
Ask for instruction, translation, the room and its occupancy, meals, any transfers, required equipment and cancellation terms. Compare the same number of nights and the same room type across schools.
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