ARE YOU LOOKING FOR SOMETHING more than A RETREAT
Are you perhaps looking for a life change and considering embarking on a life of Kung Fu?
A life of mindfulness, fitness, self discipline and inner strength? Launch yourself into a new career.
TEACHER TRAINING
DO YOU HAVE THE HEART
OF AWARRIOR?
IF SO, WHY NOT FOLLOW YOUR INTUITION, AND CLAIM THE RESPECT THAT YOU DESERVE BY TAKING THE PATH OF KUNG FU!
By training to be a teacher you can build a life around something which you believe in and which satisfies you. Is now the time to follow your calling, find your life purpose and inspire others to do likewise?
At our full time Kung Fu Retreat in Thailand’s remote North Western mountains, we specialise in training first rate Kung Fu teachers and readying them to teach, lead and enact positive change in people.
TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US
I wanted my mind to calm down and reclaim who I used to be. Nam Yang really fulfilled
these needs.- I went with an open mind but did wonder how, at 55 I would cope with the training. I knew I needed to kick start my fitness and do something about my health – my posture was poor and I had felt drained of energy from work and a busy life as a solo dad; I wanted my mind to calm down and reclaim who I used to be. Nam Yang really fulfilled these needs.
- David , Student
- Both physically and mentally I am in a far better state than when I had arrived.
- In being there, I have achieved my goals and have felt more myself than I have in years.
- Freya S, Student
- To get the maximum out of this you must be fully committed.
- It’s not a holiday. If you do it right it certainly can recalibrate your mind, body and soul. I am 59 and I came here with my 21 year old son. We both got what we came for. We are now talking about coming back.
- Ajit DG , Student
- Gaining a true understanding of what Kung-Fu means for both mind, body, and spirit is the basic foundation started from day 1.
- I came with the intention to learn martial arts movements, but I left with an understanding of what it means to master one’s self.
- Markus L , Student
- You just generally feel better physically and mentally.
- You feel a whole new link between body and mind. It a feeling that doesn’t really come naturally to Westerners. You manage your thoughts better. See things within that you never allowed yourself the time to do. You just generally feel better physically and mentally.
- John Michael , Student
- ..you learn how to discipline your mind.
- Not only do you learn how to strengthen and use your body in an efficient manner but also you learn how to discipline your mind. You become very conscious of your movements and your thoughts and that is a very intriguing feeling. I definitely feel more confident and more relaxed with traveling alone. I went here to balance myself, ease my mind and feel capable to deal with whatever crosses my path in the future.
- Esther D. , Student
COURSE
OUR RANGE OF COURSES:
Intensive 200 hour teacher certification courses.
For people who need to cram in the maximum amount of training in the minimum amount of time. Intense, challenging 4 week courses with the potential to turn your life around.
200 Hour
Intensive
Qigong
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
( 4 WEEKS )
4 weeks learning the art of cultivating internal energy of ‘chi’.
Heal yourself and then teach others to do likewise. Qigong is the fastest growing spiritual path. There are thousands of Yoga teachers for every Qigong teacher available now. This is a hugely powerful opportunity that will not come around again.
UPCOMING START DATES
January 7, 2023 | June 17, 2023
PRIVATE ROOM
SHARED ROOM
200 Hour
Intensive Kung Fu and Qigong
TEACHER CERTIFICATION
( 4 WEEKS )
If you have only 4 weeks available and want to launch yourself as a Kung Fu teacher, this should be your choice.
It is a very intense course that teaches the basics of Kung fu and Qigong and readies you to lead classes of your own. Be prepared to work hard: be prepared to leave with a real sense of achievement.
UPCOMING START DATES
March 11, 2023
August 26, 2023
PRIVATE ROOM
SHARED ROOM
Internships
Internships are for people who are serious about learning Kung Fu and serious about becoming teachers and leaders ready to take this to the world and by so doing make a positive change.
Interns are given ongoing coaching on teaching and a significant amount of teaching practise. As an intern you ARE a kung fu teacher. You live, train and teach for real as part of our instructor team. Interns participate in our full training program as usual, but attend the advanced lessons instead of the basic lessons whenever these are run. They also do an additional 5.5 hours of advanced training each week directly with Master Iain and another 2 hours with the senior instructors. The training program is designed to get the best out of each student and maximise individual potentials. We will adapt the program to accommodate people who need to raise their fitness levels gradually so high fitness, whilst encouraged, is not essential. Strong character values are, however, an absolute requirement and interns are expected to ‘live the spirit of kung fu’ and lead by example.
An internship is a chance to challenge your self and to transform yourself. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to head into the mountains, away from the hustle and bustle of the ‘usual’ world and work on your body, your mind and your breath: to master your self! It is not easy but the hard work is worth it. If you feel that you need to radically change the direction of your life, this may be the best chance that you will ever be presented with.
INTERNAL KUNG
FU AND QIGONG INTERNSHIP
18 weeks learning hands on to teach Kung Fu and Qigong. Begin with either of our intensive 200 hour courses.
Then join our teaching team for a further 14 weeks of small group teacher training alongside teaching practise and,of course, intensive Kung Fu training. You pay only for 18 weeks training: all instructor training is included for free!
Expect to reach the fourth level of the Tiger -Crane art (13 immortals), to learn the staff, tan tow, (Chinese broadsword), Shuang Yang cane and one more advanced weapon.
This is the best choice if you are primarily interested in teaching our Shuang Yang (Sun Frost White Crane) internal Kung Fu and Qigong or of you have only limited time or funds.
UPCOMING START DATES
January 7, 2023 | March 11, 2023 | June 17, 2023 | August 26, 2023 |
PRIVATE ROOM
SHARED ROOM
KUNG FU INTERNSHIP
28 weeks learning hands on to teach Kung Fu and Qigong.
Begin with our intensive 200 hour Kung fu teacher training course. Then join our teaching team for a further 24 weeks of small group teacher training alongside teaching practise and,of course, intensive Kung Fu training. Learn a range of different arts and routines, including Shaolin Weapons. You pay only for 28 weeks training: all instructor training is included for free!Expect to reach the fifth level of the Tiger -Crane art (Conquering the four gates), to learn the staff, tan tow, (Chinese broadsword), Shuang Yang cane and two more advanced weapons.
This is a full Kung Fu internship which readies you to take Kung Fu to the world. You will have time to completely transform yourself and to ‘embody the spirit of Kung Fu’. If you follow our teachings then you should achieve:
- A fit, strong, healthy body
- A focussed mind
- A good standard of Kung Fu
- Practical experience as a teacher
- Leadership skills
- The ability to command respect.
If you want to make it as a Kung Fu teacher whilst not committing too much time or money, choose this option.
- Challenge your self.
- Experience a total reset.
- Emerge with a new life path.
UPCOMING START DATES
March 11, 2023
August 26, 2023
PRIVATE ROOM
SHARED ROOM
FULL NAM YANG INTERNSHIP
Train for a full year.
If you achieve the standard that you should do, continue with us free of charge for as long as you wish as a member of our instructor team! This course can be used either to set you up as a competent, experienced Kung Fu teacher ready to return to your home country to teach or to stay long term at the Kung Fu Retreat furthering your art, teaching others and ‘living a new life of Kung Fu’. You pay only for 1 year’s training: you can stay for 5 years or more if you choose! All instructor training is delivered for free.
Expect to reach the seventh level of the Tiger -Crane art (Twin Butterflies In Flight), to learn the staff, tan tow, (Chinese broadsword), Shuang Yang cane and four more advanced weapons. On completing this year of training, you can expect to be presented with the coveted ‘black, embroidered instructor’s shirt’ signifying that you have made it as a full instructor of the Kung Fu Retreat: an accolade which can only be earned, never bought.
This is our ‘top’ teacher training package. Be clear, what sets this package apart is that by successfully completing it you will have earned a place as a full time member of our teaching team entitling you to continue your training here as long as you want and receiving free food and accommodation in return for teaching. You will also have earned the respect that goes with this position.
- Embark on a life of Kung Fu.
- Become one of our elite.
UPCOMING START DATES
March 11, 2023
August 26, 2023
PRIVATE ROOM
SHARED ROOM
Paying for an Instructor course does not guarantee passing the course or receiving a teachers certificate.
Read our Terms & Conditions for more details.
Payment plans are
available for all courses.
Start the conversation with us by returning this form. As soon as we receive your form we will offer you the choice of conversing by video call or email.
TESTIMONIALS
Testimonials
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT US
- Master Iain is world class; his Kung Fu Retreat is top shelf.
- I’d not taken a vacation break in 8 years and really needing something to energize my body, calm my mind, soothe my spirit and feed my soul. A dream come true, Nam Yang gave me all this and more. Master Iain is world class; his Kung Fu Retreat is top shelf.
- Dr David , Student
- It’s hard work. And it’s completely worth it.
- I’d not taken a vacation break in 8 years and really needing something to energize my body, calm my mind, soothe my spirit and feed my soul. A dream come true, Nam Yang gave me all this and more. Master Iain is world class; his Kung Fu Retreat is top shelf.
- Mos J, Student
- I’m calm now. Truly calm.
- He (Master Iain) asked me what I was looking to get out of this. I said that I wanted to get in better shape and maybe calm my mind down a bit. I have done this and so much more. I’ve learned that Kung Fu is a way of life. It’s everything I do, the way I breathe, the way I walk, the way I interact with others, even the way I think. It’s all encompassing, and it has helped me improve each one of these things…My girlfriend asked me how Nam Yang and Kung fu had changed me. I paused, and then said, “I’m calm now. Truly calm.” And that is the biggest thing that Nam Yang has given to me. And through that calm, I begin my journey to peace. True inner peace. What a wonderful gift.
- Shahid , Student
- I surpassed my personal physical goals of being more flexible, agile, improved balance and mentally calm and stronger.
- Shahid , Student
- What I achieved during my stay was exactly what I wanted. I think of my time here as a life investment. I have become both physically and mentally stronger.
- Vinny K , Student
- Master Iain has build something special over there and he is indeed a true Master.
- It was one of my best lifestyle experiences so far. The lessons were intense, diverse, fun, challenging, sometimes mentally tough but so rewarding making progress each minute of the training. Master Iain has build something special over there and he is indeed a true Master. His wisdom and knowledge being shared over there is just fantastic.
- Michael W , Student