The Retreat

Nam Yang Pugilistic Association, founded in 1954, is one of the world's oldest traditional Chinese Shaolin temple martial arts schools. Nam Yang continues to stand as a retreat for those seeking a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. Since 2008, nestled on 12.6 acres of land on the side of a mountain spur, Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat is a haven for individuals looking to contront themselves and break free from the constaints that hinder personal growth. Students that have trained with us have become world ranked martial artists, training in classic southern fukienese Kung Fu, Shaolin weapon systems, Chi Kung (Qi Gong), Meditation, the Shuang Yang, and more. Our demonstration teams have performed around the world.

When we set out to design the Kung Fu Retreat, we looked to make all of our dreams about a perfect Kung Fu, Chi Kung, and Meditation school become a reality. We spent many years choosing the ideal location: Pai, Thailand. High in the mountains, it epitomises the Kung Fu dream of training in pure, fresh air with amazing views, well away from the distractions of modern life and the pollution of modern cities. We then set about building a full time, residential school with all of the elements required by serious students and teachers, just like you.S

If you will spend your time and money on the training experience of a lifetime, why not go somewhere truly special?

At our Thailand Kung Fu camp, we train body, mind, emotion, spirit and soul. We strengthen our tendons until our body is held together as a single springy mass filled with energy, just waiting to explode out. We stretch to open our bodies, open our minds, straighten our posture and walk tall. We harden our fists until they can smash through concrete. We sharpen our reflexes until we move like a shadow. We push through pain to strengthen our character. We persevere and endure to discipline our minds. And through perseverance comes success!

The Nam Yang Kung Fu Retreat is a place of discovery and transformation. It is where you will confront yourself and break the bonds that hold you back. Instead of learning modernized, superficial Kung Fu, you will learn the old way and its philosophy, traditions, ethos, culture and wisdom.