🗓️ September 16th to 23rd | 📍 Barziya Mountain Hotel Complex, Bulgaria
For those seeking physical strength, mental clarity, and spiritual balance
This Ancient Shaolin Practice Will Transform You Physically, Mentally, and Spiritually
Reclaim the vitality, focus, and alignment that modern life has taken from you in this 7-day retreat led by a 34th-Generation Shaolin monk
ORIGINS
The Ancient Path Still Exists
There’s a reason people still whisper about Shaolin. A reason it’s shown up in films, stories, and legends for generations, beyond the flying kicks and impossible feats.
Because underneath the myth lies something very real. A path that’s been preserved for over 1,500 years. One that doesn’t just train the body but also disciplines the mind and awakens the spirit.
It’s a way of life forged |through movement, breath, stillness, and tradition. A daily practice that sharpens awareness, builds inner strength, and restores balance without needing to explain a word.
Not just anyone can access it. But those who do often say the same thing: They didn’t just become stronger or more focused, they became someone else. More grounded. More present. More clear.
Not through information or inspiration, but through a method that rewires the nervous system, reshapes physical patterns, and reorients the way you meet yourself and the world.
This method still exists. And the reason so few ever access it has less to do with effort, and more to do with how modern life conditions the body and mind away from its wisdom.
THE REASON
Why Most People Never Access It
We weren’t meant to live disconnected from our bodies, overstimulated in our minds, and numb in our spirits. But that’s exactly what modern life creates, and over time, it shows up in three core ways:
Physical Stagnation
Long hours sitting and chronic tension dull the body’s natural strength and coordination. Muscles weaken. Joints stiffen. The body forgets how to move with ease and power.
Physical Stagnation
Long hours sitting and chronic tension dull the body’s natural strength and coordination. Muscles weaken. Joints stiffen. The body forgets how to move with ease and power.
Mental Scattering
Distraction becomes the default. Screens and noise fragment our attention, making it harder to focus, respond, or stay present with the things that matter.
Spiritual Dullness
Without rhythm, breath, or challenge, our inner life flattens. We lose touch with vitality, direction, and the deeper awareness that guides authentic action.
Spiritual Dullness
Without rhythm, breath, or challenge, our inner life flattens. We lose touch with vitality, direction, and the deeper awareness that guides authentic action.
It’s not enough to address just one of these in isolation. Real transformation happens when you engage all three at once, using an approach designed to rebuild what modern life has worn down.
THE APPROACH
The Shaolin Method
The Shaolin method reshapes the very systems modern life has dulled: your physical vitality, mental clarity, and spiritual presence. It does so by guiding you through three essential steps:
1
Rebuilding the body
Shaolin forms build strength, flexibility, and structural alignment through powerful stances and flowing sequences. These aren’t just exercises. They’re rituals that sharpen focus, train precision, and awaken muscular intelligence.
2
Training the mind
Practices like Qigong and seated meditation restore nervous system balance and calm internal noise. These methods clear stagnation, cultivate awareness, and anchor your attention in the present moment.
3
Awakening the spirit
Combat drills and partner work challenge your ability to stay centered under pressure. Through sparring and application, you learn to respond instead of react, allowing clarity and compassion to guide your actions.
This approach isn’t theoretical. It’s embodied, repeatable, and rooted in generations of lived experience. And now, for a limited time, it’s being shared outside the Temple through a retreat unlike anything else.
INTRODUCING
The Shaolin Intensive Retreat
The Shaolin Intensive Retreat is a 7-day immersive experience held in the mountains of Barziya, Bulgaria. It offers a rare opportunity to study authentic Shaolin Kung Fu directly under Shifu Shi Yanjun, a 34th-Generation Shaolin warrior monk.
Whether you're looking to build strength, discipline your mind, or reconnect with your inner self, this retreat gives you the structure, challenge, and mentorship to do exactly that. If you feel called to walk this path, click the button below to reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
TRAINING OVERVIEW
What You’ll Learn Inside
This retreat is designed to develop key Shaolin skills across body, mind, and spirit. From weapons training to internal energy work, you’ll be introduced to practices that build strength, clarity, and control.
Shaolin Gun (Short Stick)
Master the most dynamic Shaolin weapon. This versatile short stick form builds coordination, rhythm, and explosive power.
Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing)
Train in the striking techniques of full-contact Chinese fighting. Build speed, reaction time, and real-world combat confidence.
Qigong & Hard Qigong
Develop internal energy and physical resilience. These breath-centered practices strengthen the organs, improve recovery, and harden the body.
Qin Na Self-Defense
Learn practical joint locks and grappling applications rooted in centuries-old martial wisdom. A complete system for real-world self-protection.
Taiji Gun (Taiji Short Stick)
Integrate fluid movement and martial control with this internal short stick method. A powerful fusion of precision, softness, and strength.
Martial Theory with Shifu Shi Yanjun
Gain insight into traditional Shaolin teachings. Learn the deeper meaning behind the movement, and absorb the mindset that shapes the art.
Whether you're new to martial arts or have trained for years, this retreat meets you where you are and challenges you to grow. If you're ready for the challenge, click the button below to reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
DAILY RHYTHM
Your 7-Day Immersion
The retreat follows a traditional Shaolin rhythm. Each day builds on the last, helping you absorb the teachings and deepen your practice in body, mind, and spirit.
Day 1: Arrival & Welcome
Arrive at the facilities after 2 PM
Settle in and explore the mountain surroundings
Welcome dinner and orientation with the group
Day 2–6: Full Training Days
06:30–07:30: Early morning training (Qigong & meditation)
08:00: Breakfast
09:30–11:30: Morning training (core forms & drills)
12:00: Lunch & break
15:00–17:00: Afternoon training (weapons, applications, combat)
17:00–18:00: Lecture or theory session with Shifu
18:30: Dinner & evening social time
Day 7: Closing Day
Final morning of training
Graduation ceremony and certificate presentation
Closing dinner celebration
Day 8: Departure
Pack up, check out, and depart
By the time you leave, you won’t just understand the training. You’ll have embodied its rhythm, depth, and purpose. The next step is simple: click the button below and reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
ACCOMMODATION
Where You’ll Stay, Train, and Recharge
Set in the Barziya Mountain Hotel Complex in Bulgaria, this retreat offers the ideal environment for deep training, focused rest, and internal renewal.
Shared Double Rooms
Comfortable shared accommodations for two participants. Ideal for those who want connection, simplicity, and a good night’s rest.
Private Deluxe Rooms
Spacious private rooms for those seeking solitude and quiet. Limited availability for participants who prefer more privacy during their stay.
Training Spaces
Outdoor martial arts platforms, a large indoor training hall, and extra space in the restaurant for supplemental sessions. Designed for focus, flow, and full-body practice.
On-Site Facilities
Mineral water swimming pools, a gym, a football field, and a conference room. Perfect for relaxation, reflection, or light movement outside of training hours.
Daily Meals
Three freshly-prepared meals served each day. Healthy food to support recovery and sustained energy throughout the retreat.
Retreat Essentials
You’ll receive a Shaolin uniform, a T-shirt, and all the necessary training tools to support your immersion from the first day.
From the meals to the mountains, every part of this retreat is built to support your journey. The experience is waiting for you when you’re ready. Click the button below to reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Shifu Shi Yanjun
Shifu Shi Yanjun is a globally respected master in Shaolin martial arts:
34th-Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk & 17th Generation Inheritor Meihua Quan, with deep-rooted expertise in traditional practices.
Former China National Sanda Champion, celebrated for his elite skills and tactical intelligence. ESPN featured several times.
Decades of teaching experience, inspiring students worldwide to achieve their highest potential.
Shifu Yanjun’s philosophy, "Kung Fu is life, life is Kung Fu," forms the core of his instruction. His teachings go beyond physical training to inspire transformation on every level.
Shifu Shi Yanjun is a globally respected master in Shaolin martial arts:
34th-Generation Shaolin Warrior Monk & 17th Generation Inheritor Meihua Quan, with deep-rooted expertise in traditional practices.
Former China National Sanda Champion, celebrated for his elite skills and tactical intelligence. ESPN featured several times.
Decades of teaching experience, inspiring students worldwide to achieve their highest potential.
Shifu Yanjun’s philosophy, "Kung Fu is life, life is Kung Fu," forms the core of his instruction. His teachings go beyond physical training to inspire transformation on every level.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
WHO IT'S FOR
This Retreat Is For You If:
You want deeper growth
You’re not just looking to get in shape or relax. You’re here to train your body, sharpen your mind, and awaken your spirit.
You’re willing to be challenged
You know that discomfort is part of the process. You’re open to structure, sweat, and the kind of intensity that reveals who you really are.
You respect tradition
You value the wisdom behind ancient practices and are ready to step into a lineage that’s been passed down for generations.
You need a reset
You’re feeling stuck, stressed, or scattered—and you know it’s time to break your current rhythm and return to what really matters.
You value inner work as much as physical training
You believe strength and clarity come from within. You want training that builds both.
If you see yourself in these words, you already know what to do. Click the button below to reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
PRICING
Your Investment
Standard Room
(Regular Pricing)
€1,698
Shared double room with full access to training, meals, and amenities
7 days of immersive Shaolin Kung Fu training
Accommodation in the Bulgarian mountains
3 nourishing, freshly prepared meals per day
Morning Qigong, forms, combat, weapons, and more
Guidance from Shifu Shi Yanjun, 34th-Generation Shaolin monk
Training uniform, T-shirt, and essential training tools
Optional upgrade to deluxe room for just €200 more
OFFICIAL RECOGNITION
Certifications
Grading
Each participant will be graded on core components including the Shaolin 1 Duan form, duilian (partner form), and combat application. The grading process follows the Duanwei system, a rigorous evaluation method used across international martial arts institutions to ensure global consistency and respect.
Grading
Each participant will be graded on core components including the Shaolin 1 Duan form, duilian (partner form), and combat application. The grading process follows the Duanwei system, a rigorous evaluation method used across international martial arts institutions to ensure global consistency and respect.
At the end of the retreat, all students are eligible to receive formal certifications recognized by the International Shaolin Wushu Federation and the International Meihua Quan Federation. These are not symbolic documents, but real credentials rooted in the highest standards of traditional Kung Fu.
This is more than recognition. It’s a mark of who you’ve become. Now is your chance to make it real. Click the button below to reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
GUARANTEE
The Transformation Is Earned, Not Promised
This retreat doesn’t promise surface-level change. It offers a path rooted in tradition, effort, and self-mastery. You will be challenged physically, mentally, and spiritually. And through that challenge, you will grow. Our guarantee is simple: if you show up with full presence and commitment, you will not leave the same.
We are here to guide you, to support your discipline, and to hold the space for your transformation. But the real work is yours. In the Shaolin tradition, this is the only guarantee that has ever mattered. If that speaks to you more than any refund ever could, click the button below and reserve your spot now.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
STUDENT EXPERIENCES
From Those Who’ve Walked the Path
WHY NOW?
Limited Spots. Rising Price.
The Shaolin Intensive Retreat is capped at just 40 participants to preserve the quality of instruction and the intimacy of the training. With spots filling fast, waiting too long could mean missing your opportunity to train under a living master in one of the most immersive martial arts experiences available today.
On September 1st, the price will increase by €200. This is your window to join at the best possible rate. After that, it will cost more to walk the same path. There’s no better time to step forward than now. Click the button below to reserve your spot before it’s gone.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
CLOSING INVITATION
The Path Is Waiting
You’ve seen what this retreat offers. The training. The transformation. The rare opportunity to learn directly from a 34th-generation Shaolin warrior monk. But none of it matters unless you say yes.
There’s no perfect moment to start. Life will always offer a reason to wait. But if this page speaks to something in you, if you feel a quiet urge to grow, to push your limits, and to reconnect with something real, then trust that. The path is ready for you. Take your first step by clicking the button below.
Take your first step on the Shaolin path today
Enrollment price increases by €200 on September 1st
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
We've Got Answers
Who can attend the Shaolin Intensive Retreat?
This retreat is open to anyone with a sincere interest in martial arts, self-development, or traditional training. All levels are welcome, from complete beginners to experienced practitioners.
Do I need prior martial arts experience?
Not at all. Every session is designed to meet you where you are. Whether you're brand new or have years of experience, you'll be supported and challenged appropriately.
Do I need to be in top shape to attend?
You don’t need to be an athlete, but a base level of physical fitness helps. If you have any health concerns, consult your doctor before joining.
What’s included in the training?
You’ll be immersed in multiple disciplines: traditional Shaolin short stick, Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Qigong and Hard Qigong, Qin Na joint-locking techniques, Taiji Gun, and martial philosophy with Shifu Shi Yanjun.
What should I bring?
Comfortable clothes for training, sneakers, and any personal items you need. We’ll provide your full Shaolin uniform and a training T-shirt.
Am I required to wear the uniform?
Yes. A full uniform will be provided and must be worn during training. You can wear any athletic shoes you prefer.
Where does the retreat take place?
At the Barziya Mountain Hotel Complex in the tranquil Balkan Mountains of Bulgaria. It’s a peaceful, natural environment ideal for focused training and recovery.
What kind of accommodations are available?
You’ll choose between two options: a shared Standard Room or a private Deluxe Room. Both include modern furnishings, a private bathroom, and access to all hotel amenities.
Are meals provided?
Yes. You’ll receive three nourishing meals a day. The menu is designed to support your energy and recovery, with vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.
Will I have downtime?
Yes. The schedule includes breaks between training sessions and time to enjoy the hotel’s outdoor spaces, mineral pools, and social activities.
How do I reserve my spot?
Complete the application form and pay your 50% down payment via Stripe. Space is limited, so early booking is strongly encouraged.
How does payment work?
You pay a 50% down payment via Stripe to reserve your spot. The remaining 50% is due two weeks before your arrival in Bulgaria and will also be paid through Stripe.
What’s your cancellation policy?
All down payments are non-refundable. However, you can transfer your spot to a friend or family member who meets the retreat requirements, as long as you let us know at least 15 days before the start date.
Are there terms and conditions I should know about?
Yes. By paying the deposit, you agree to the retreat terms outlined in the application form. Failing to pay the balance on arrival may result in forfeiting your spot.
Do I need a visa?
Depending on your nationality, you may need a Short-Stay Visa (Type C) or no visa at all. Apply at your local Bulgarian embassy and allow 10–15 business days for processing.
Will I be graded or certified?
Yes. Upon completion of the retreat, you’ll receive formal certification.
What happens if I miss training?
Attendance is required. If you're sick, notify the team. Missing training without a valid reason can lead to consequences, including dismissal without refund.
What if I get injured?
You’re responsible for your own medical care. We highly recommend purchasing martial arts travel insurance before attending.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
Email us at [email protected] or message us on WhatsApp at +86 177 8728 6715.
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