Mahina from New Zealand sharing her experience training at the Yuntai Mountain School in China.
I spent 3 months at Yuntaishan Foreign Language School learning Kung Fu and Chinese. It was a fantastic experience. I met some wonderful people and built great connections with people from all over the world, as well as with the children and residents of the school. The longer you stay, the more it feels like family. I will never forget the adventures and memories made with fellow students.
I thoroughly enjoyed the training. I definitely got stronger and more flexible after 3 months, and it was rewarding to see my progress. I was lucky enough to have Hu Shifu as my shifu! He was very patient and excellent at explaining what he was teaching us in depth.
The school is in a beautiful location; the surrounding mountains and farmland are very peaceful. I often spent afternoons going for walks and exploring.
The food was delicious. The hardworking kitchen ladies always made sure we were well fed.
Yuan Shifu works hard to look after the foreign students. I always knew that we were in good hands. If any of us ever had a problem, the shifus were very efficient and helpful in solving it.
I was very happy here for 3 months—some of the best 3 months of my life. I am leaving Yuntaishan a much healthier person, with more insight into what I value. I would have loved to have stayed longer. If you are considering going, I would highly recommend it.
Mahina, New Zealand
