Hi, first of all I would like to mention that this website has been really helpful, specially the forum and the main site´s Q&A.
I live in Costa Rica and Im just starting with kung fu. For now Im just practicing with some videos in youtube, Ive been improving my flexibility and strength.
I want to start practicing kung fu every day with a sifu. I think the only option for that in this country is in the capital and I really dont want to live there, that would be my last option, besides I dont know how good the training is there. I also researched schools in Colombia because thats my other citizenship; I found one good one , which has schools in Bogota and Cali, but in Bogota its only once a week and in Cali its 4 or 5 times a week but with a schedule of mornings on some days and afternoons on others , so I wouldnt be able to work and also attend every day.
My initial idea was (still seems the best option) to go to china , they have many full time programs that often include room and board , I just have been discouraged by things Ive read about not being real or traditional kung fu.
I would like to immerse myself in kung fu training for at least 1 year, and I would prefer a place with unexpensive room and board so I can dedicate more money to my training. Thats the main reason I havent checked the options in europe that much and a visa for USA might not even be an option for me.
Wahnam classes seem to be a great option but i noticed the intensive course is for advanced people.
I also noticed there are options for chi kung here in CR some times and I am waiting for that.
I have like 6 websites saved but fancy this the most:
https://www.learnchinesekungfu.com/ (it seems only foreigners go there but the masters have good credentials)
www.wudanggongfu.com (they teach wushu but they specify that it isnt the modern wushu)
I saw in another thread that it is not a good idea to have to deal with learning kung fu while at the same time having to deal with figuring out living in china, so if i do go to china the school should have to have room and board included.
Recommendations will be greatly appreciated,
David Merino
I live in Costa Rica and Im just starting with kung fu. For now Im just practicing with some videos in youtube, Ive been improving my flexibility and strength.
I want to start practicing kung fu every day with a sifu. I think the only option for that in this country is in the capital and I really dont want to live there, that would be my last option, besides I dont know how good the training is there. I also researched schools in Colombia because thats my other citizenship; I found one good one , which has schools in Bogota and Cali, but in Bogota its only once a week and in Cali its 4 or 5 times a week but with a schedule of mornings on some days and afternoons on others , so I wouldnt be able to work and also attend every day.
My initial idea was (still seems the best option) to go to china , they have many full time programs that often include room and board , I just have been discouraged by things Ive read about not being real or traditional kung fu.
I would like to immerse myself in kung fu training for at least 1 year, and I would prefer a place with unexpensive room and board so I can dedicate more money to my training. Thats the main reason I havent checked the options in europe that much and a visa for USA might not even be an option for me.
Wahnam classes seem to be a great option but i noticed the intensive course is for advanced people.
I also noticed there are options for chi kung here in CR some times and I am waiting for that.
I have like 6 websites saved but fancy this the most:
https://www.learnchinesekungfu.com/ (it seems only foreigners go there but the masters have good credentials)
www.wudanggongfu.com (they teach wushu but they specify that it isnt the modern wushu)
I saw in another thread that it is not a good idea to have to deal with learning kung fu while at the same time having to deal with figuring out living in china, so if i do go to china the school should have to have room and board included.
Recommendations will be greatly appreciated,
David Merino
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