Shaolin Nanyuan Wushu School

Introduction
Shaolin Nanyuan Wushu School is a modern wushu school in Dengfeng County, Henan Province. It is located in the west suburbs of Dengfeng City. Facing Zhongyue Temple in the east and the world famous Shaolin Temple in the west and backed by the natural barrier of Lotus Mountain, the school is surrounded by the Taishi and Shaoshi Mountains. Zhengshao, Xushao and Dengluo expressways pass by the school and it takes less than an hour to get to the school from Zhengzhou International Aiport.

Like most wushu schools, it is a combined martial arts & education facility, with most of the students being from ages 10-18. The students train in the early morning and mid-late afternoon (depending on the time of year) and spend the time inbetween at school.

The school has achieved the status of being one of the "Top Ten Wushu Schools of Henan Province" and as well as being a "Henan Five Star Wushu School". Sutdents from this school have won 56 gold, 160 silver and over 300 bronze medals in competitions and contests at all levels, from local to international. Hundreds of foreign visitors have visited the school from countries like USA, France, Germany, Italy, UK and Japan, and all praised the school highly.

Training Information
As with nearly all the schools in Dengfeng county, this school teaches primarily Shaolin Quan, although that is a very broad topic. The specific skills the student will be taught will vary based on the expertise of the coach that they pick or are assigned (see below for some information on some of the available coaches).

Currently there are no foreigners training at this school. Training for foreigners will be aided by a translator and will be separate from other students-- meaning for now if you go to this school you will have a private coach. Training is 4 hours a day with the private coach, with options to join another group (of Chinese students) or pay extra, to get more instruction time. Note however 4 hours of instruction (not just practice) is plenty for one day, and the student is encouraged to practice and review in addition to this time.

Facilities

The school boasts several large outdoor training areas, as well as an indoor training/performance hall. The Chinese students pay different amounts depending on what living conditions they want (accommodation and food). Foreigners will be given the best option the school offers-- private room with ensuite toilet and shower, and food at the better cafeteria.

The performance hall has a thick padded carpet as is found at Wushu competitions, and there are heavy-bags outdoors. Mats for practicing acrobatic maneuvers are also present.

Selected Coaching Staff
Mr. Shi Jiwei
Has been training Wushu since childhood and has trained under several famous masters. He has a very solid foundation of Hard Qi Gong and Iron Clothes arts, breaking multi boards with head and breaking sticks with body are his stunts. He has been undertaking the teaching of wushu for many years and is highly experienced. He has led his students in many competitions and made great achievements. He is known as the best "iron hand" coach in Shaolin Temple.

Liu Bin
Has been following senior monks of Shaolin Temple since his childhood and visited many well known masters and been trained by them. He is well versed in all kinds of wushu weapons. He acquires the essences of shaolin internal arts of those masters. His Baduanjin, Yijinjing and Chungong are extremely good which integrates both the internal and external arts very well. He is also highly experienced in teaching and his teaching experiences have helped him to work out an entire set of scientific teaching methods.

Zang Qiang
Studying wushu since childhood, he has also been able to study under many famous masters while training wushu in Shaolin Temple. He studied after Master Wang who had been reclusive in Shaolin temple for many years and learned his techniques. His Shaolin Seven-star stick, Yinyang spear, Shaolin Rouquan and Shaolin Taiji Boxing are his particular strengths. He has brilliant accomplishments in both teaching of wushu and wushu theories. He lead his students to attend many international wushu competitions and has won many medals. He has worked as teacher of foreign students for many times and is highly praised by them for his wonderful job. He wrote an essay "On how to teach by giving demonstrations" based on his teaching experiences.

Brief Introduction to Shaolin Nanyuan Wushu School
The founder of the school, headmaster Mr. Cheng Xinying, has studied wushu since his childhood and is an excellent student of Master Shi Yongxin of Shaolin Temple (the current Abbot). He graduated from Tianjin University of Sport in 1992. He has both profound wushu theory knowledges and superior wushu skills. In 1997 he was awarded as one of the "Top Ten Shaolin Boxers of Dengfeng City". He won two gold medals in the 1991 Zhengzhou International Shaolin Wushu Festival. He has visited dozens of countries and areas and starred in the TV series of An Iron Policeman.

Costs
Cost per month for a private instructor is US$450. This includes a room (with private bathroom, and air conditioning). Food is extra, approximately US$75/month. High-speed access is available but you will need to pay all connection fees (usually less than US$15/month).

If you come as a group of 2 or more people you will be able to get a lower price, as you can share accommodation (2 people per room maximum) and share the private coach. Discounts on the monthly tuition are also available for people staying for 6 months or more. Please email us to let us know you're interested and we'll confirm prices for your particular situation.

Contact Information
Please note they do not speak any English at the below contact information! If you would like more information about this school please contact us and we can get you the information you need.

Address: Wulipu, West of Dengfeng City, Henan
Tel: 0371-62878688 62878474 62878655
Fax: 0371-62878987