Hi, my name is Mathew, I am in pretty good shape, and have been training in martial arts (mostly tae kwon do with little bits of tai chi, kung fu, karate, and wing chun on the side).
I live in Canada and am in my final year of high school. I was planning to go to the US for post secondary but due to the incompetence of my schools career/university counselors, I was not able to apply this year. Luckily I had a backup plan...to train martial arts for a year in China (preferably Shao Lin kung fu)...
The reason I want to go to China to train martial arts is so that I can get away from the hustle and bustle...the complications... of western life, so I can devote myself fully to what I am truly passionate about (martial arts). I also want to find some place scenic, so that I can reflect and meditate on myself and my training while I rest. As well, I wish to learn the Chinese language, culture, etc. I want to push myself to the limits of my physical and mental being. I do not wish to use any sort of training for 'bragging rights' or for 'show'...I want to be able to use the martial arts I learn (again, preferably Shao Lin kung fu!!!) as a means of self-defense, meditation and good health.
I do not speak (besides 1 or 2 common phrases, and being able to count to ten) any of the Chinese language (mandarin if I’m not mistaken), but I am familiar with some Chinese customs (and seeking to learn much more!)... I am open minded and more than willing to learn/try new things, and to regard other's cultures and beliefs with respect!
I know that it is not recommended for one to stay in china for as long as I have planned...but I see little else that I could do... or little else that would benefit me more in the long run...
So my predicament is; were should I train?
I'm looking for some place seclude from busy city life that can teach me Shao Lin kung fu, for defense and meditation purposes, has a scenic and tranquil landscape for meditation/reflection and that will push me to my limits both physically and mentally...
Does such a place even exist? lol
I know that I’m asking for allot.... but what’s the "best" you can give me?
So far all the schools that I know about include the plenty in Henan, and the one off of shaolins.com
I’ve read many posts, and posted some myself, but cant seem to find what I’m looking for...
I sincerely hope that you can help me,
Thank you kindly,
Mathew J.
I live in Canada and am in my final year of high school. I was planning to go to the US for post secondary but due to the incompetence of my schools career/university counselors, I was not able to apply this year. Luckily I had a backup plan...to train martial arts for a year in China (preferably Shao Lin kung fu)...
The reason I want to go to China to train martial arts is so that I can get away from the hustle and bustle...the complications... of western life, so I can devote myself fully to what I am truly passionate about (martial arts). I also want to find some place scenic, so that I can reflect and meditate on myself and my training while I rest. As well, I wish to learn the Chinese language, culture, etc. I want to push myself to the limits of my physical and mental being. I do not wish to use any sort of training for 'bragging rights' or for 'show'...I want to be able to use the martial arts I learn (again, preferably Shao Lin kung fu!!!) as a means of self-defense, meditation and good health.
I do not speak (besides 1 or 2 common phrases, and being able to count to ten) any of the Chinese language (mandarin if I’m not mistaken), but I am familiar with some Chinese customs (and seeking to learn much more!)... I am open minded and more than willing to learn/try new things, and to regard other's cultures and beliefs with respect!
I know that it is not recommended for one to stay in china for as long as I have planned...but I see little else that I could do... or little else that would benefit me more in the long run...
So my predicament is; were should I train?
I'm looking for some place seclude from busy city life that can teach me Shao Lin kung fu, for defense and meditation purposes, has a scenic and tranquil landscape for meditation/reflection and that will push me to my limits both physically and mentally...
Does such a place even exist? lol
I know that I’m asking for allot.... but what’s the "best" you can give me?
So far all the schools that I know about include the plenty in Henan, and the one off of shaolins.com
I’ve read many posts, and posted some myself, but cant seem to find what I’m looking for...
I sincerely hope that you can help me,
Thank you kindly,
Mathew J.
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