Name: Samuel Mclean  Country: America 

Email address: Samuelmclean3@gmail.com 

Learning time: 2024/10/8-2024/12/31 

Samuel on the right: Training Kung fu at the Taosim temple nearby.

1. Why Kunyu to study Kungfu?

 I have chosen China to study kungfu because from a young age I studied martial arts and have continued learning and teaching. China is known for having the best kungfu in the world. I want to continue to learn and teach kungfu. 

2. What is your greatest gain from your martial arts training : 

My greatest gain from martial arts training in kungyu mountain is learning new ways to be able to protect myself and teach. I went to taichi every morning learnin g proper body position to exert power. I enjoyed going to cupping and massage class to learn how to heal the body. 3. Who influenced and helped you during your period on the academy? Shifu Xu helped me and influenced me a lot here by giving many life lessons and making sure we are healthy. Surf also helped me purchase things and made life comfortable for us. 

4. Can you please give a brief summary of your experience : I had a positive experience during my training at the school. The organization of the school schedule was done well and effetively.The masters were patient and taught well. The translators were ablr to effectively communicate the masters knowledge. 

5.What do you think about the surroundings:   The mountains were breathtaking one of the most beautiful mountains I’ve ever seen. The lakes and the air were fresh and clean. In Yantai I’ve been once but my impression was amazing food and beautiful beach. 

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 Name:Sandis  Country: Latvia 

Email address: sandisdirins@gmail.com 

Learning time: Four months Kung Fu course till December 2024 

Sandis did a four Month Kung Fu training here.

I chose China because of the long kungfu tradition this country has, and to see with my own eyes real kungfu masters and learn from them! My motivation was to start martial arts, I believed this academy would be the best place to start.

2. What is your greatest gain 

 2.The greatest gain would be the total transformation of my body. Because of the training I have unlocked physical abilities I never thought would be possible for me! In addition the practice of Qigong is something that I will continue for the rest of life.

3.Who influenced and helped you ?

 3.First of all, shifu Xu pushed me and believed in me. The other students helped me become better like Justin,Geal, Titouan, Efren and others. 

 Can you  give a brief summary：

4.I have loved my life here in the academy. The training is tough, but very valuable and moves the students improve fast. The daily life is wonderful and very organized, filled with activities and classes. The food is very nice, but would be good to change a little every 3 months. The masters are truly unbelievable for more impressive than what I have expected. It has been a privileged to learn from them! Translators are always helpful. 

 5.Surroundings

The nature around the academy is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in the world. This is something that no other martial arts school can offer.To live here is a magical experience! I wanted to learn a traditional martial arts in the academy it originated from, with both practice and philosophy.