有文事者必有武备，有武事者必有文备”——孔子

“Scholars must study martial arts; warriors must know the pen.” -Confucius


 
                                                              

Travel to Sichuan, China

Make money

Learn Kung fu

Learn Chinese

Become an instructor in 8 Step Preying Mantis and Shyun Style Tajiquan.

Kung fu training in Chengdu, China

We teach pure martial arts that are designed to prepare you for real world application. 8 Step Mantis and Taiji （Tai Chi） are taught with emphasis on alignment and development of loose, total body power, training you to exemplify the principles of Taoism in combat and in daily life.

Quality of Life
Chengdu, the capital of Sichuan province, has nightlife, friendly people and has been traditionally called, Tianfu Zhiguo of “Heavenly Country.” It is lush and full of parks and rooftop gardens. Flowers bloom year round and you can get anywhere in the city by bike or by bus. Google Chengdu to find out more about this ancient home of poets, warriors and some of the best food in China.
www.chengdoo.com is one of the cities English magazines.

Make money and train
There are ample opportunities in business and education in Chengdu. English teachers typically make 1000USD per month. working 20 hours a week. This is an ideal opportunity to save money, while having enough time for in depth training in the martial and healing arts. Due to a recent shortage in English teachers, demand has never been higher. Business English teachers can command up to 400 an hour (50-60USD)

Taijiquan

Taiji (Taichi) is a martial art with excellent health benefits. The heart to understanding Taiji principles is in its combat usage. We teach students to creatively apply their own applications based on central principles and test these applications in controlled environments and later in simulated combat scenarios. Our training is live and we work with resistance to provide maximum effectiveness and realism.

8 Step Preying Mantis

Proven for hundreds of years and recently in mixed martial arts competition, this system of combat is based on the fighting of the Preying Mantis. This complete system offers a total range in martial art skills. The curriculum leads you through core techniques and fighting combinations gradually building the skills and mental dexterity needed for fighting in a combat situation. As skills improve, the training environment becomes increasingly realistic easing the student into combat readiness.

Kicking, Knees
Punching, Elbows
Power generation
Groundfighting
Iron Body training
China Na joint locks
Shuai Chiao throwing
Weapons and weapon improvisation
Forms
Two person forms
Fighting drills
Pad work
Multiple opponent drills
Long and close range fighting techniques
Qi Gong and longevity

Our training follows a standardized curriculum outlined by the ACMAF. Through this training you are brought through 8 traditional stages.

1. Learn to loosen, soften and develop your own body as a unified whole. Begin to balance the endocrine system.

2. Learn to move yourself and gain agility. Learn increased stability by working with resistance.

3. Develop your reactions against another person in a controlled environment.

4. Learn to move another person in a controlled environment

5. Switch randomly between controlled drills to strengthen mental dexterity.

6. Slow sparring at random to develop instinctive skill and bring about the martial artists unique self expression to manifest Taoist strategy.

7. Gradually increase sparring speed.

8. Learn to spontaneously harmonize against weapons, multiple opponents and develop specialized skills.

                    



Step 1. We’ll help you get set up in Cheng Du with a teaching job, apartment, etc. You can enjoy a good quality of life teaching English 20 hours a week and spending the rest of your time training. It’s possible to save $500USD+ a month beyond tuition, food and necessary expenses while you are doing this. You can also work alongside others doing the same training. Many have found this to be a great way to learn Chinese and make crucial business contacts for the future. Depending on your education background it is possible to make a lot of money working relatively few hours.

Step 2. Formal classes are offered 6 hours a week. Formal classes will take new trainees through careful foundation work. Durring foundation training I will carefully assess aptitude, attitude and character to see if indoor training is right for you. Based on this foundation training you may be formally invited into the indoor training.

Step 3. Indoor training. This training is for those who wish to continue, perverse and embody traditional kung fu and pass it on for future generations. Sifu trainee students learn years of information every month. Learn everything you have ever thought of in Chinese Martial arts and much more. You will be systematically brought to fighting effectiveness and develop skills that rarely exist in today’s world. You will be asked to do the impossible and following our systematic methods, you will succeed.

                                                   



Q: How long will it take?
A: After proper foundation training, it is possible to complete the training in 12-15 months. Our training combines medical knowledge to work with the body’s endocrine system to allow you the strength and endurance to train for 8 hours a day while increasing your memory. Prior experience, and individual attributes will vary. The shorter the time, the more intense and the more time you will be required to put in on your own. We have systematic methods of building coordination and attributes needed for you to succeed. The details and knowledge are the keys to effectiveness; the training enables you to use them.

Q: How much is tuition?
A: To start $200USD per month. After step 2, if you are invited to do indoor training, I will determine how long it will take you to complete your training. Then a price reduction can be made should you choose to pay in advance.

Q: Will my training transfer should I move before I finish my training?
A: Your training will transfer to any ACMAF school. Should you move to the US or Taiwan, you could seamlessly continue your training.

This is an ideal environment to fully engage in traditional training, while enjoying quality of life and making money at the same time.

For more information, please visit Kungfu Chengdu

Begin your journey today!