Name:Sofia Schedl Class:Shaolin 

Country: Portuguese

 Email address: sofia.schedl@gmail.com

 Learning time: short term course Three weeks till 2025/6/25 

 Why China KUNYU Mountain?

 I did choose China to study kungfu because it is where it is comes from. There is no better place to study a practice them the origin place. 

And I did heard very good about this school. 

What is your greatest gain? My greatest gain is to know the basics of it. Did learn some basic forms, as well as Taichi. To stay focus and resilient. 

Who influenced and helped you during your period in the academy? 

My shifu the most. I could not be more grateful for him. All the lessons, all the patience and to see us how far we can go. Thank you shifu zhang. Brief summary of my experience in the academy: I am super happy and grateful about my shifu and how he teach us. Also special thank to flora. Even that the language is another, with flora translating I feel there is no border. Very good. 

What do you think about the surroundings The surroundings are beautiful special the temple.

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 Natalie Brown(  Switzerland ) 

One Year course from 2025 April

Email:nathalie.brown@bluewin.ch

I came to Kunyu Mountain Martial Arts Academy in April this year. Before I came here I worked in a museum in Switzerland. I have been interested in Chinese martial arts since I was very young and started training in Wing chun when I was 7 and have been practicing slowly since then. At university in Switzerland I majored in Chinese. During that time I learnt the Chinese language, Chinese history and philosophy. Previously I lived in China for one year in 2015-2016. Since then, I have been  looking forward to coming back. Now here I am. 

I found this school on the internet because I was looking for a Wing chun school specifically for foreigners. I like learning Wing chun because it is suitable for women. The movements are practical and easier to learn. Every movement has a purpose. Most schools teach Shaolin because most foreigners want to learn Shaolin. Wing chun is not as well known but I am happy that I found a Master here that teaches Wing chun. Before I came here I was not used to exercising every day but my body has adapted very quickly. There are students here from all over the world of all ages and backgrounds. 

They train passionately in Shaolin Kung Fu. Every day we train together, eat together and have fun together. Sometimes there will be festivities, for example during Dragon Boat festival we would eat a Chinese local delicacy called 'Zongzi'. 

Chinese tea philosophy is also fascinating for me, especially its relationship with martial arts. China Kung Fu has always been a part of my life. Like other forms of exercise, martial arts is great for general health and fitness. The biggest difference is that martial arts is also great for training the mind and the biggest change for me was in learning patience,  confidence and respect. I will be here until next year and have another 10 months of training. 

Right now, I feel like I have so much more to learn so I will have to practice hard every day and get better at martial arts

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 Name:Adrian   Country: Australia 

Email address: agentklumpi007@gmail.com 

Learning time: 2025/5/26-2025/6/25 

 Why did I choose China to study Kungfu?

It was a spontaneous decision to learn Kung FU.

What is your greatest gain

1. Better coordination ability. 2. Discipline 3. Massage 4. Power 

 Who influenced and helped you during your period in the academy?

Shifu Xu, Coach, Deo, Jeremy, Ties, Vili

 Brief summary of my experience in the academy:

Training: Very good! It helps build make upper body strength exercise specially during the power training. I would be perfect. 

Daily life: I like it. Master: I love my shifu . He does great work! He is always patient with me. Translator: Very nice! 

What do you think about the surroundings I like it!