All our rooms are designed for serious kung fu students. Each room has an inspiring view of the mountains and a covered terrace where you can sit in the shade and enjoy the view and the fresh mountain air. They are within walking distance of the training facilities and restaurant. We offer shared rooms (for 2 people) and private rooms (for single occupancy and for couples).

Terrace

Garden

Chill-out area

Training room

Fitness Equipment

Punching bag

WiFi

This room offers space for two people of the same sex. It is spacious and has its own bathroom and toilet/washing facilities per room. All shared rooms are located in two buildings with a total of six rooms. The front veranda is 2 meters deep and serves as a social area where students can relax and socialize outside of training time. <ul><li>Main room 4×3.5 m with front and back doors.</li><li>Furniture: 2 single beds, 2 chairs and a shelf.</li><li>Equipment: wall fan, main light, reading light above each bed, mosquito net above each bed.</li><li>Private shower room 2×1.25 m with heated shower and towel rail.</li><li>Private toilet 2×1.25 m with washbasin, mirror, coat hooks and 2 shelves.</li><li>Towels are provided.</li></ul>

Shared 2-bed room

Room with single bed. It is of a higher standard than the split room with tiled floors and thicker mattresses. These rooms are located a little further away from the center of the refuge to create a quieter atmosphere. <ul><li>Main room 3x3m.</li><li>Furniture: single beds, chair, desk, closet and shelving.</li><li>Equipment: wall fan, main light, reading light above each bed, mosquito net above each bed.</li><li>Bathroom 2 x 1.5 m with toilet, heated shower, washbasin, mirror and towel rail</li><li>Kettle for making tea and coffee.</li><li>Towels are provided.</li></ul>

Single room

Rooms with a large double bed. We only offer two of these rooms . Similar to our single rooms, they are of a higher standard with tiled floors and thicker mattresses. They are located slightly further away from the center of the retreat to create a quieter atmosphere.They are the best rooms in the retreat and offer fantastic views, but cost the same price as the shared rooms! <ul><li>Main room 4×3.2 m.</li><li>Furniture: double bed, chair, desk, closet and shelf.</li><li>Equipment: wall fan, main light, reading light above each bed, mosquito net above each bed</li><li>Bathroom 2 x 1.5 m with toilet, heated shower, washbasin, mirror and towel rail</li><li>Kettle for making tea and coffee.</li><li>Towels are provided.</li></ul>

Double room

Private rooms

Shared rooms

We welcome students of all ages. We have held kung fu classes for children, had students who were in their tween years, and have also welcomed students who are in their 60s and 70s. So the age groups at the retreat are very diverse.

individual

Breakfast

Dinner

Filtered water

We have breakfast every morning and dinner only on training days. Our diet is calculated in such a way that it optimally supports our kung fu training: We know that we are what we eat. High quality food is essential for martial artists in hard training. We have our own vegetable garden, herb garden and fruit trees, all of which are organically grown. As we are partly self-sufficient, we also specialize in growing our own medicinal herbs. What we don't grow ourselves, we carefully select by supporting local farmers and villagers in marketing to feed their families. Food at the retreat is prepared locally, with an emphasis on using medicinal herbs to enhance their value. Meals reflect local Thai or Shan cuisine, with occasional Chinese or Southern Thai influences. Expect two main courses with rice. Most dishes are vegetarian, but meat is served once or twice a week. There is always a vegan dish at every meal. Meals are usually accompanied by one or two types of fruit and salad. Filtered drinking water is always available to the students in the dormitory free of charge. Students, instructors and Master Iain also eat together in the dining area. This is a testament to the quality of the food and contributes to a good ethos in the school. So these are ideal times to discuss Kung Fu and ask questions! Please note that we can cater for the following diets:<ul><li>Vegetarian</li><li>Vegan</li><li>Standard</li></ul> We can also cater for these diets by prior arrangement:<ul><li>Fruitarian</li><li>Raw vegan</li><li>Celiac disease</li></ul>Please confirm this with us in advance. We cannot offer a high-protein diet (body building). If you need more protein, we recommend you bring a protein supplement. Lunch - We do not provide lunch. Most students prefer to buy their lunch in town. In Pai, you can buy almost any type of food (Italian, Western, Middle Eastern, Chinese, Indian, etc.). The local cuisine consists mainly of rice, meat, freshwater fish, vegetables, fruits and spices. However, seafood is relatively expensive in the mountains. The local fruit and vegetables are great, fresh and very cheap. It is also possible to order in! If you want, you can use our student fridge, which is available for fruit, drinks and pre-prepared food. Local restaurants are only 10-15 minutes away. There is also a 7-Eleven nearby. The town of Pai is only about 10 minutes away by car, but can take up to 40 minutes if you walk. Cab services are very easy and usually only cost 150 Thai Baht. It is also possible to hire a bike or scooter in town if you want to get back and forth to eat. Our kitchen cannot be used for safety and hygiene reasons.

Vegetarian

Vegan

116 M. 5, Pai, Mae Hong Son, Thailand 58130

Iain

We follow a holistic, Buddhist approach and implement it both in the structure of the camp and in the respectful, helpful code of conduct of the team.

Our trip is suitable for all levels. If you are a beginner or have no martial arts experience, don't worry. We will get you off to an extremely good start. If you have experience with Kung Fu, Qigong or similar martial arts, you will probably progress quickly in our arts.

Couples

Families

Friends

Group

Solo Travelers

Craig is a very easy-going, popular teacher who makes complex movements seem simple. He is very athletic by nature and maintains a high level of physical fitness. He has a flair for weapons training and teaches our weapons classes twice a week. He is also interested in San Da (Chinese boxing) and teaches this as well. Craig has had a varied and interesting life, including being a skipper on a sports yacht and a diver! He loves meeting other people and enjoys exploring the art of Chinese Kung Fu with all its different techniques. He has a deep desire to focus on learning and understanding our art and enjoys living in the mountains and forests of Northern Thailand with its mix of cultures and ethnicities. Craig will stay at the Kung Fu Retreat forever.

Instructor Craig

Christian has been practicing Kung Fu and Chi Kung since 2009 and has completed a 4-year teaching degree. After various experiences with other Kung Fu groups, Christian has found that this place is the best and most suitable for his future development. Besides Kung Fu, he is also very interested in Chi Kung and its health benefits. He is a certified Qigong teacher with both Nam Yang and the German Chi Kung Association.Christian stays permanently at the Kung Fu Retreat. In addition to English, Christian also speaks German, Spanish and Thai.

Instructor Christian

Morning classes - Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Lunchtime lessons - Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays

Afternoon classes - Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Kung Fu, Qi Gong and meditation in the mountains of Thailand

To come to us, you must first travel to Thailand. Most students travel to Bangkok first because it is often the cheapest. Once you have arrived in Bangkok, it is best to travel to Chiang Mai. You can travel from Bangkok to Chiang Mai by plane, night train or bus. Once you have arrived in Chiang Mai, you will need to travel to Pai. You can do this by minibus or cab: <ul><li>Minibus - The minibus ride from Chiang Mai costs around 150 baht and offers fantastic views. The journey takes about three and a half hours, most of it on the winding roads through the mountains that you've probably never seen before. The views are breathtaking and the drive is an adventure in itself, so we recommend that you drive in daylight. You should book with the provider Prempracha Transport. To get to Prempracha Transport, simply take a metered cab or tuk tuk in Chiang Mai to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Station. Depending on traffic, the journey takes between 15 and 30 minutes and costs very little.</li></ul> <ul><li>The minibuses run between around 6.30 am and 5.30 pm. If you arrive in Chiang Mai later than 3.30pm, you will probably have to either stay overnight in Chiang Mai or take a cab to the Kung Fu Retreat. If you are staying overnight in Chiang Mai, which is the cheapest option, we recommend that you go to the Prempracha office on arrival and book a minibus for the next day. If you want to travel from Chiang Mai to Pai on the same day you check in at the retreat, we recommend that you leave Chiang Mai by 12pm / 1pm at the latest, as check-in times at the retreat start at 2pm and end at 5pm.</li></ul> <ul><li>Cab - You could speak to the cab rank outside Chiang Mai airport to take you to the retreat/Pai. Lately the cabs have been charging around 4,200 baht for the ride. This varies and will probably be higher if it's late at night or in December/January. The cost could also be lower - we can't say.</li></ul> <ul><li>We can arrange a cab for you if you wish, but this will incur an additional cost of 108 US dollars. If we arrange a cab for you, we have to pay in advance, so please don't pay the driver or he'll think he just got the best tip of his life and probably take a week off! If you want to give a tip, 100 to 250 baht is reasonable. If you want to book a cab through us, please let us know so that we can organize the cab. We require 48 hours notice including payment and will do our best to help you.</li></ul>

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