Shaolin Wudang Kung Fu School

Shaolin Wudang Kung Fu School is one of the newest schools on this list, having launched in 2025. It operates within Wudang Jingwu Martial Arts School in the Wudang Mountain area of Hubei Province, and is run by two instructors who both carry 34th generation lay disciple lineage from the Shaolin Temple.

The combination of Shaolin instruction in a Wudang Mountain setting is unusual and worth noting — students get access to both internal (Wudang Tai Chi, Qigong) and external (Shaolin Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Sanda) styles in one location.

Because the school only launched in 2025, there are no independent student reviews available yet. The information below is drawn directly from the school's own materials.

Instructors

Shifu Shi Yanpeng is a 34th generation lay disciple of Songshan Shaolin Temple, devoted to preserving and promoting traditional Shaolin martial arts.

Shifu Shi Yanning is also a 34th generation lay disciple of Shaolin Temple, with a background shaped by training within the Temple itself.

Training Schedule

• 05:30–06:30 — Early morning training
• 07:00 — Breakfast
• 09:00–11:30 — Morning training
• 12:00 — Lunch
• 15:00–17:30 — Afternoon training
• 18:00 — Dinner
• 21:30 — Lights off

Weekend schedule follows the same meal times but with no regular training sessions, except private classes which are available on request.

Styles Taught

Shaolin Kung Fu, Wudang Tai Chi, Wing Chun, Meihuaquan (Plum Blossom Fist), Sanda, Hard Qigong, Qigong Ba Duan Jin, Combat/Reaction Training, and Traditional Chinese Medicine on request.

Accommodation

Shared rooms (up to 3 students) or private single rooms at additional cost. Shared bathroom facilities. School provides bedding and clean linens. Dining hall, laundry area, and relaxation spaces on campus.

Food

Three meals per day served in the campus dining hall. Traditional Chinese dishes including vegetables, rice, tofu, and meat. No strictly vegan or vegetarian options, but sufficient variety for most dietary preferences.

Rules

The school has explicit rules worth knowing before booking:

• No off-campus travel during the program, to maintain training focus
• 21:30 curfew
• Students are expected to bow to instructors and follow traditional martial arts etiquette

These rules are framed by the school as intentional structure rather than arbitrary restrictions.

Pricing

A non-refundable registration fee of $200 USD is required to secure your place. This includes a training uniform (school T-shirt, full traditional uniform) and new bed sheets.

Tuition is paid in CNY on site. Fees exclude accommodation costs — confirm the full breakdown directly with the school.

Who This School Suits

Shaolin Wudang suits students who want to train both Shaolin and internal styles in a single program, and who are comfortable with a structured, rule-based environment. The Wudang Mountain location adds a culturally significant backdrop for students drawn to the Taoist dimension of Chinese martial arts.

Given the school's recent launch, students should contact the school directly, ask for any available student references, and approach with appropriate caution until independent reviews become available.

Information last reviewed May 2026. This school launched in 2025 and has no independent student reviews at the time of writing. Verify all details directly with the school before booking.