Learning Kung Fu at the source in China

[shivastorm]

Anyone ever went for a few months to learn Kung Fu at the source, in temples in China with Shaolin monks?

I've been thinking about it for a while, I want to take a year off from school next year and this was something I was considering, doing it for half a year or so. Anyone ever tried it, or knows someone who tried it? Would be great if you could share your experiences with me

[Workout4ever]

Originally Posted by .Testicularity.

Learning original kung-fu from original monks?

Dude I hate to break it to you....but.....THAT......is..............just....n ot....gonna...happen.



Now, young padawan this is what will happen...

you will go there. you will spend money. you will THINK you are learning from the real McCoy.

They will be laughing, behind your back. Adding on extra fees for certain "extra" bonuses. They will say "hahaha, white boy wanna learn Gung-Fu we teach him rubbish like fool he is!"

Please do not believe original monks engage in teaching their arts.

You wanna learn to beat someone up? Go learn BJJ and Boxing....that simple.

Forget this escapism you are suffering from.

lol blunt and direct

[parkerbro1]

Originally Posted by shivastorm

Anyone ever went for a few months to learn Kung Fu at the source, in temples in China with Shaolin monks?

I've been thinking about it for a while, I want to take a year off from school next year and this was something I was considering, doing it for half a year or so. Anyone ever tried it, or knows someone who tried it? Would be great if you could share your experiences with me

http://www.kajukenbocafe.com/smf/index.php?board=50.0
Sifu Gerry is a very down to earth master that does a tour in China with GrandMaster Eric Lee. I've never been (couldn't afford it), but Sifu Gerry sends me pics, they definitely train with the monks.

Here's another one I found:

http://www.chinaplanner.com/tours/martial.htm

[QB_Killa]

I've got chinese relatives in Hong Kong and have been there. If you think they're gonna teach their arts to a random white guy you're living in a dream world.

What's wrong with Muay thai, BJJ, Boxing or any other martial art taught in the west?