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Start before sunrise with qigong breathwork and end after an afternoon of stance work and partner drills. This one-day Shaolin intro in Northern Thailand blends kung fu basics, meditation and conditioning for a practical, movement-focused retreat.
Start before sunrise with qigong breathwork and end after an afternoon of stance work and partner drills. This one-day Shaolin intro in Northern Thailand blends kung fu basics, meditation and conditioning for a practical, movement-focused retreat.
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Operated by Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat Day Courses · Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Province
Before dawn the practice field smells of damp grass and tea; a thin mountain mist clings to the trees while a small group forms lines and breathes together. The day begins with Tong Ling Qigong and walking meditation—simple gestures that make the body feel like a practiced tool and the breath a metronome. By midmorning the training pivots into stance work, conditioning circuits and partner drills that test balance, timing and intent.
moderate.
6–12 hours.
Suitable for people with moderate fitness; expect bodyweight conditioning, stance holds and partner drills.
No—this intro course is structured for beginners but requires moderate fitness; instructors provide scaled options.
Breakfast and dinner are included; lunch is not typically provided on days with no mid-day lessons—plan a snack or arrange a nearby meal if needed.
All sales are final—there are no refunds for cancellations, so book only when your travel plans are confirmed.
Yes—the retreat provides training equipment (poles, pads, rings) and access to the gym; bring personal items like gloves if you prefer.
Shaolin-style kung fu has roots in Chinese monastery martial traditions that were adapted and taught globally; the program blends those techniques with local northern Thai cultural rhythms.
The retreat sources food from organic kitchen gardens, uses filtered tap water and encourages low-impact practices to protect the surrounding forested slopes.
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