* prices for double rooms are per person and are only available to students travelling together
Wudang Daoist Traditional
Kungfu Academy
武当山道家传统武术馆
One month is the stay our coaches recommend most. It is long enough for real change — a complete form in your body, a daily practice habit, and a noticeable difference in flexibility, balance and calm — and short enough to fit into a career break, a university summer, or a sabbatical. Our one-month course runs year-round at the Wudang Daoist Traditional Kungfu Academy (WDTKA), founded in 2004 beside YuZhenGong Temple on Wudang Mountain by Master Yuan Xiu Gang, a 15th-generation disciple of the Wudang San Feng Sect.
You will train around seven hours a day in a small international group, six days a week — with Saturday afternoon and all of Sunday free of classes, your time for rest, laundry, the temples or the Golden Summit. There are no semester dates: you can arrive on any day of the week, Monday to Sunday, and the coaches assess you on your first morning and place you in the right group.
This page shows both ways to spend your month: the all-inclusive on-campus plan (room, three meals and all training in one price) and a budget off-campus plan (same training, renting a room in the village, cooking your own food) that brings the total down to around ¥9,000 CNY for the whole month.
One-Month Kung Fu Course on Wudang Mountain
A one-month course covers one main form. One form, learned properly, is the whole point of the month — a complete sequence, corrected movement by movement, trained until you can practise it alone. The coaches build your programme around that single choice after the first-day assessment.
What You Can Learn in One Month
The 28-movement form is the easier and more forgiving of the two main Wudang Tai Chi sequences, which makes it the right choice if this is your first internal martial art. The movements repeat, the transitions are clear, and the whole form can be learned inside three weeks — leaving the rest of the month for repetition, corrections and the applications behind each posture.
Path A — Complete Beginners: Wudang Tai Chi 28 Forms（太极28式，适合初学者）
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Tai Chi 13 posture is the harder of the two: more movements, and each one is compressed, internally complex and demands body mechanics that take time to feel. It suits students who already train — Tai Chi, qigong, or another martial art — and want the deeper, more demanding Wudang form. If you are unsure which one fits you, the coaches will tell you honestly on your first morning.
Path B — With Some Foundation: Wudang Tai Chi 13 Forms（太极13势，适合有基础者）
Instead of Tai Chi you may choose one of these as your single main form for the month: Xing Yi Quan , BaGua Palm, Ba Ji Quan or Long Hua Quan, or a weapon — straight sword, staff, spear or halberd. The rest of the month goes into repetition and foundations. Please check the wushu pages for more forms.
Other Forms and Weapons（也可作为唯一主课）
Adding a Second Form（加学第二套功法需另付功法费用）
If you finish your main form early and want to start a second one inside the same month, that second form is charged as an additional form fee on top of your monthly tuition — it is not included in the monthly price. Examples of the single-form fees:
| Second form | Teaching time | Additional fee |
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| Ba Duan Jin Qigong & standing basics | 5–7 days | ¥4,560 CNY |
| Wudang Tai Chi 9 Forms | 5–7 days | ¥5,680 CNY |
| Xing Yi Quan | 10–15 days | ¥6,200 CNY |
| Tai Chi 28 / Taiji 13 / straight sword
/ Xuan Wu Quan / Bagua Zhang...... | 15 days | ¥7,280 CNY |
| Ba Ji Quan / Long Hua Quan | 10–15 days | ¥6,900 CNY |
The office confirms the exact amount before you pay, and the full list is on the Tuition & Fees page.
Whichever form you choose, every week also includes, at no extra cost:
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Kung fu basics (武术基本功) — stances, stretching, coordination and breathing drills
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Zhan Zhuang (站桩) — standing meditation, the core internal practice of the Wudang lineage
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Five Animals Qigong (五形气功) — the Daoist system of Dragon, Tiger, Leopard, Snake and Crane
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Seated meditation (静坐) — evening stillness practice
Your Month, Hour by Hour
Training follows the rhythm the academy has used for two decades. Timings shift slightly with the season.
| Time | Activity
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| 06:30 – 07:30 | Morning class: qigong, standing meditation, free practice (Monday to Saturday)
| 07:50 | Breakfast
| 09:00 – 11:30 | Main class 1: new material, form segments, corrections (Monday to Saturday)
| 11:50 | Lunch
| 15:00 – 17:00 | Main class 2: form segments, repetition, individual practice (Monday to Friday)
| 17:30 | Dinner
| 18:30 – 19:30 | Seated meditation
Rest time for monthly students: Saturday afternoon and the whole of Sunday are days off — no morning class, no main classes, no evening session. Training runs Monday to Saturday morning only, which gives you six training days a week and a full day and a half to recover.
How the month unfolds (rolling start — the same structure applies whichever day you arrive):
Week 1 — Foundation. Assessment on your first morning, then stances, basics, Zhan Zhuang and the opening movements of your form.
Weeks 2–3 — Building the form. New movements in the morning, repetition and correction in the afternoon. By the end of week three the complete sequence is usually assembled. If you want to add a second form, this is when it starts — charged as an additional form fee.
Week 4 — Polish and evaluation. Refinement, applications, and your evaluation with Master Yuan before you leave.
Two Ways to Spend Your Month — On Campus or Budget Off-Campus
Option 1 — All-Inclusive On Campus（校内全含）
Live in the academy beside YuZhenGong Temple. Tuition, accommodation and three freshly cooked Chinese meals a day are all in one price — there are no hidden charges. Five room types are available; the Single Room (private bathroom, Western toilet, hot shower, air conditioning) is the most popular.
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Wake up 40 steps from the training ground
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Zero admin: no lease, no bills, no shopping, no cooking
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Fully immersed in the academy's daily rhythm and community
Option 2 — Budget Off-Campus Plan（校外经济方案）
The most economical way to train with us. You take the same classes at the academy, but live in a rented room or small apartment in the village around the temple, minutes' walk from the gate:
| Item | Monthly cost |
| ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| Tuition (same classes, same hours) | ¥7,800 CNY |
| Room rental nearby, water / electricity / gas included | ≈ ¥1,200 CNY |
| Total, cooking your own meals | ≈ ¥9,000 CNY / month |
| Optional: eat at the academy | + ¥50 CNY per person per day |
That is roughly ¥4,600 less per month than the all-inclusive single-room plan — about one third off. Many long-term budget students train this way:
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Cook for yourself. The village has small markets and shops with vegetables, rice, eggs and noodles; a simple Chinese meal costs a few yuan. Your rented room includes cooking facilities.
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Or eat at the academy whenever you like — just pay ¥50 per person per day, no commitment, no meal plan.
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All utilities are in the rent. The quoted rent includes water, electricity and gas — no surprise bills at the end of the month.
Off-campus rooms are arranged through the academy office together with your enrolment, so you pay the rent locally on arrival and there is no deposit hunting in a foreign language. Availability is easiest outside the busy April–October season.
One-Month Prices at a Glance
| Plan | 1 month, from | Includes
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| On campus, Single Room（校内单人房全含） | ¥13,590 CNY | Training + room + 3 meals a day
| On campus, Double Room per person（双人房每人） | ¥14,550 CNY | Training + room + 3 meals a day
| On campus, Deluxe Room（豪华房全含） | ¥17,390 CNY | Training + room + 3 meals a day
| Budget Off-Campus Plan（校外经济方案） | ≈ ¥9,000 CNY | Training ¥7,800 + nearby room ≈¥1,200 (utilities incl.), self- catering;
academy meals optional at ¥50/day
Prices are in Chinese RMB. Every monthly price covers one main form — the form fee for a second form started inside the same month is charged separately (see the table in "What You Can Learn in One Month"). Longer stays cost less per month (3 months: single room ¥12,970/month; see the full price list). A 300 EUR (or USD equivalent) deposit reserves your place and is deducted from the total, not added to it. A free visa invitation letter is provided once your deposit arrives.
Is One Month Enough?
One month is the sweet spot between a taste and a transformation. In roughly four training weeks most students complete one full form with corrections, establish a daily practice they keep at home, and gain a foundation — stance strength, flexibility, breathing — that shows in everything they do afterwards. The academy's own guidance is that one to three months is the minimum for real progress; one month delivers it, three months compounds it.
If you are unsure whether a month is right for you, compare it honestly with the one-week course: a week teaches one sequence; a month teaches your body how to learn.
Who Joins the One-Month Course
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Career-break and sabbatical travellers who want a structured, healthy month rather than a string of hotels.
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University students on summer or gap-term breaks — our busiest months include many student groups.
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Tai Chi and qigong practitioners who want to correct fundamentals at the source and take home a complete Wudang form.
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Budget-conscious long-term travellers choosing the off-campus plan to make a two- or three-month stay affordable.
Getting Here and Entry Requirements
By air: fly to Wudangshan Airport (WDS), served daily from Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan and Chengdu. The academy is a 40-minute taxi ride away (about ¥100–120 RMB); we can arrange the pickup.
By train: Wudangshanxi Railway Station is 25 minutes from the academy; Shiyan East Station is about one hour.
Entry: many nationalities can now enter China visa-free for short stays, and rules change often — check the current policy for your passport before booking flights. If you do need a visa, we issue an official invitation letter free of charge once your deposit arrives, usually within two to three business days. Details are in our Travel Guide.
Booking lead time: register at least two months in advance for winter and three months ahead for the busy April–October season — especially if you want an on-campus room.
How to Book Your Month
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Choose your dates and plan. Any arrival day from Monday to Sunday; decide between the all-inclusive on-campus plan and the budget off-campus plan.
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Send the registration form. Tell us your dates, your one main form (Tai Chi 28 for beginners, Tai Chi 13 for experienced students, or another form or weapon) and your preferred plan.
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Confirm availability. Our office replies within 1–2 business days with your exact total and the transfer details.
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Pay the 300 EUR/USD deposit. Your place — and your on-campus room or off-campus arrangement — is reserved from that moment.
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Get your invitation letter and book flights. Send us the transfer receipt and your passport photo page, and we prepare the letter the same week.
One-Month Course FAQ
How much does one month of training cost?
The all-inclusive on-campus plan starts at ¥13,590 CNY for a single room — training, accommodation and three meals a day included.
The budget off-campus plan totals about ¥9,000 CNY: ¥7,800 tuition plus roughly ¥1,200 rent for a nearby room with water, electricity and gas included, cooking your own meals. Eating at the academy is optional at ¥50 per person per day.
What can I realistically learn in one month?
One main form — and only one. Most students choose Wudang Tai Chi 28 (the easier sequence, suitable for beginners) or Tai Chi 13 (harder, for students with some foundation); Xing Yi Quan, Ba Ji Quan or a weapon are also possible as your single main form. On top of that you train the daily foundations: Zhan Zhuang, kung fu basics, Ba Duan Jin and Five Animals Qigong.
Can I learn two forms in one month?
Your monthly tuition covers one main form. If you want to start a second form inside the same month, it is charged as an additional form fee — for example ¥5,680 for Wudang TaiHe Forms, ¥6,200 for Xing Yi Quan, or ¥7,280 for Tai Chi 28 / Tai Chi 13 / straight sword. The office confirms the amount before you pay.
Do classes run at the weekend?
Training runs Monday to Saturday morning. Saturday afternoon and the whole of Sunday are rest days with no classes — six training days a week, with a day and a half off to rest, wash clothes, walk to the temples or take the cable car to the Golden Summit.
Can I start on any day of the week?
Yes — you can arrive on any day from Monday to Sunday; there are no semester dates. Arriving mid-week simply means your training week picks up from the next class, and the coaches adjust your form schedule to the days you are here.
Do I need martial arts experience?
No. Around 90% of our students arrive with none. If you already train, the coaches adjust the level and give you more advanced corrections.
What is the difference between living on campus and off campus?
On campus you are fully immersed: room, meals and training in one price, zero daily logistics. Off campus you rent a simple room in the village, cook for yourself and save about ¥4,600 a month — same classes, same hours, more independence.
Can I eat at the academy if I live off campus?
Yes. Meals are ¥50 per person per day, paid per day with no commitment — many off-campus students eat at the academy on training days and cook in the weekend.
Will I get a certificate?
Students who complete their form receive a certificate of attendance from the academy. Formal lineage discipleship is a separate path that requires years of study.
Can I extend my stay once I am there?
Yes, subject to availability. Many one-month students extend to three months or more; longer stays cost less per month (3 months: single room ¥12,970/month, all-inclusive). Extensions are charged at the applicable rate for your plan and room type.
And we can help to extend your visa in wudang if necessary.