About Kung Fu Zen Healing
Step into the heart of China and begin a journey of healing, movement, and inner transformation.
Kung Fu Zen Healing offers authentic retreats and healing journeys in Dengfeng, near the historic Shaolin Temple — a place where ancient wisdom (Zen), Kung Fu (Wu), and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) have been cultivated for centuries.
At the heart of our programs are dedicated Kung Fu Masters and highly skilled TCM doctors, experienced in treating a wide range of health conditions — from chronic illnesses and long-standing physical pain to complex health challenges. Whether you are seeking relief, rehabilitation, or holistic wellness, our medical team provides personalized treatments using acupuncture, moxibustion, cupping, manual therapy, acupressure, and other traditional modalities.
Alongside professional TCM care, our retreats offer immersive experiences in Kung Fu, Taichi Quan, Qigong, meditation, insight calligraphy, and ancient Chinese philosophy, creating a unique blend of physical, mental, and spiritual renewal. Optional cultural tours allow you to explore iconic sites such as the Terracotta Army, making each journey a complete experience of Chinese culture, healing, and personal transformation.
Kung Fu Zen Healing offers three unique programs
Retreat: Train in Shaolin while staying overnight in a comfortable resort.
Cultural Journey: Travel through some of China’s most beautiful regions and experience impressive cultural landmarks. During this journey, you will also take part in regular classes and training sessions in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, philosophy, and calligraphy.
Holistic Healing: Kung Fu Zen works closely with experienced TCM doctors who can help you with health issues or physical discomfort.
These three programs can of course be combined. For example, you can start with our Holistic Healing program to address your health concerns, and then fully immerse yourself in the training during the Retreat. Or, after an intensive training phase, you can deepen your newly acquired knowledge on the Cultural Journey and let your time in China come to a relaxing close.
Kung Fu Styles
The Masters at Kung Fu Zen Healing believe that the ultimate goal of all Kung Fu styles are the same but the path to achieve that goal may differ. Every style has its own methods for each individuals Kung Fu development – there is no superior style only superior practitioners. You must choose the path that suits you best and train until you get an in-depth understanding to reach your spiritual awakening.
Modern understanding has categorized Kung Fu separately into Internal and External styles which goes against the traditional knowledge of Kung Fu. In fact successful Martial Artists have to have both Internal and External training well developed and fused together.
Kung Fu Zen Healing Retreat unite the best masters from each of their traditional lineage to work closely together to bring you the authentic experience of traditional Chinese Kung Fu.
Kung Fu is about far more than combat and self-defense. The essence of Kung Fu is the way of health revitalization and mental purification.If you are interested in what Chinese culture has to offer, and wondering how traditional Kung Fu can help with self-healing, internal and external balance, and stress release, look no further. Come and join our “Kung Fu & Zen“ retreat at Shaolin (Dengfeng), the orignal place of Shaolin Kung Fu and the Ancestral hall of Zen buddhism.
Discover the 15-Day Kung Fu Zen Retreat & Cultural Journey — a deeply immersive journey into China’s cultural heritage and healing arts.
This program blends traditional Kung Fu healing practices with internal arts like Qigong / Taichi Quan, meditation, and the wisdom of ancient Chinese philosophy. You’ll also experience insight calligraphy as a meditative art form. Set in the historic Shaolin region and extended to visits in Luoyang, Xi’an, and Shanghai, the retreat combines authentic practice with iconic cultural exploration, including the Terracotta Army.
During the retreat phase, structured sessions guide you from early morning Qigong / Taichi Quan to afternoon calligraphy and evening mindfulness, designed to unlock Kung Fu’s deeper essence for wellness, energy cultivation, and self-development.
Whether you seek personal growth, cultural immersion, or a transformative experience, this journey offers a unique blend of physical, spiritual, and cultural engagement in the heart of China.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Kung Fu are deeply rooted in Chinese culture and share an intrinsic connection. While TCM focuses on treating illness, Kung Fu supports self-healing, health maintenance, and disease prevention.
At the Kung Fu Zen Healing Retreat, therapeutic Kung Fu practices are harmoniously combined with natural TCM therapies. These therapies work to unblock the body’s meridians, restore the balance of yin and yang, and promote healing in a safe, natural way—making them particularly suitable for those who are unable to take medication.
Guided by experienced Kung Fu masters and TCM doctors, and immersed in the profound energy of Mount Song—the sacred Zen lineage of Shaolin Temple and centuries-old martial arts tradition—the fusion of Kung Fu healing arts and TCM offers you a holistic and transformative path to complete physical and mental well-being.
