Kung Fu.Life Summer Retreat

The KungFu.Life Summer Retreat
August 7–11, 2025 | Glendalough Valley

Step out of the noise. Step into presence.

This 5-day immersive retreat is a powerful reset—an invitation to return to your center through the ancient wisdom of Shaolin Kung Fu. Under the guidance of Shifu Yan Xin, a 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Disciple, you’ll train in an environment designed not just for movement, but for transformation.

Through daily practices in Qi Gong, stretching, breathwork, and Kung Fu training, your body becomes strong, your mind clear, your spirit light. This is more than a retreat—it’s a return to your essence.

Come to awaken your warrior spirit.

Leave with clarity in your mind, strength in your body, joy in your heart, and purpose in your soul—ready to meet the next unfolding of your life’s path.

The Nine Section Whip: How to Transform Unpredictability into Mastery

At this year’s retreat, you’ll step into the rare and thrilling world of the Shaolin Nine Section Whip—a weapon that embodies both chaos and control, softness and steel.

Flexible, fast, and fearsome, the whip challenges you to move with awareness, precision, and flow. In the hands of a Shaolin warrior, it is not brute force but refined timing, sensitivity, and spirit that bring the whip to life.

Under the expert guidance of Shifu Yan Xin, you’ll learn how to generate power through relaxation and redirection, how to move with the rhythm of energy rather than against it, and how to transform unpredictability into mastery.

Training with the Nine Section Whip is more than technique—it’s an invitation to awaken your reflexes, sharpen your focus, and deepen your inner awareness. You’ll learn to stay centered amid motion, to release tension while maintaining strength, and to embody stillness within the storm.

Whether you’re new to kung fu or an experienced practitioner, the Nine Section Whip offers an unforgettable experience—one that stays with you long after the retreat ends.

Retreat Flow & Rhythm

The retreat unfolds over five thoughtfully curated days, balancing structured Shaolin training with rest, reflection, and connection with nature.

Day 1 – Arrival & Welcome

From 16:30 | Arrivals and settling in
18:30 | Welcome dinner
20:00 | Gentle Shaolin stretch and evening meditation

Days 2 & 3 – Deep Training Days

Each day begins at dawn with a morning run, followed by Shaolin Qi Gong, stretching, breathing, and foundational practice (Ji Ben Gong).

Late mornings explore Shaolin Soft Fist, while afternoons are dedicated to the dynamic Nine Section Whip.

Evenings invite quiet integration through meditation, tea chats, and stillness.

Day 4 – Culmination & Celebration

Refine your practice, receive your certification, and close the day in celebration around the fire—with music, stories, and community.