Bulgaria Retreat · September 2026

Awaken the
Shaolin Within

A transformational retreat for strength, clarity, discipline, and inner power—guided by authentic Shaolin tradition in the mountains of Bulgaria.

Train With Purpose. Move With Power. Return Transformed.

Immerse yourself in focused martial training, ancient movement practices, and a powerful environment designed to awaken balance, confidence, and inner strength.

Limited Participants!

Bulgaria

16 – 23 September 2026

Small Group Retreat

Fan Training · Kung Fu · Qigong · Taiji

Master the Flow and Power of the Fan

Most people train techniques. A few follow a path that transforms them.

In the mountains of Bulgaria, Shifu Shi Yanjun shares the living tradition of the Chinese martial fan—combining the flowing wisdom of Taiji Fan with the precision and power of Shaolin Kung Fu Fan.
This is more than training. It is an experience designed to awaken the balance of Yin and Yang in your movement, mind, and presence.

Train Opposites. Discover Balance.

Across several days of focused practice, you will explore the qualities
that create complete martial development.

Grace and power

Softness and precision

Calm awareness and decisive movement

Stillness and explosive action

Flow and structure

Through this balance, the warrior within begins to emerge.

Why This Matters Now

Some trainings teach techniques. Others transmit lineage.
This immersion is rare because Shifu Shi Yanjun travels specifically to guide this experience, offering direct instruction in both Taiji Fan and Shaolin Kung Fu Fan—two complementary arts reflecting Yin and Yang.
Opportunities to study both disciplines together under authentic guidance are uncommon.

Direct access to the Shifu

Personal corrections and guidance

Small group format for deeper learning

Focused training environment

Genuine lineage-based teaching

This is not a crowded seminar. It is a meaningful turning point in the martial journey of those who attend

Who Is This Retreat For?

This retreat welcomes practitioners who feel called to deepen
their practice and expand their martial understanding.

Practice Kung Fu, Taiji, Qigong, or internal martial arts

Want to explore the Chinese martial fan tradition

Value authentic lineage and direct transmission

Wish to balance internal flow with martial precision

Seek better coordination, body awareness, and presence

Want focused training with discipline and purpose

Whether continuing a long martial journey or beginning a new chapter, this
immersion offers space to train with clarity and intent.

What You’ll Walk Away With

Beyond forms and techniques, this experience creates inner transformation.
Through the practice of Taiji Fan and Shaolin Kung Fu Fan, you begin a new relationship with
movement, awareness, and martial expression.

Deeper understanding of Yin and Yang in practice

Greater fluidity, coordination, and structure

Ability to express softness and martial power

Renewed discipline and inspiration

Connection to a lineage-minded community

Stronger presence in body and mind

Daily Structure

20+ hours of guided sessions with Shaolin masters.

Daily Schedule
Daily Schedule

7:00 – 8:00 AM Early Morning Training (Qigong & Meditation)

9:30 – 11:30 AM Morning Kung Fu Training

1:00 PM Swimming & Relaxation

3:00 – 5:00 PM Afternoon Kung Fu Training (Weapons, Applications, Combat)

5:00 – 6:00 PM Lecture with Shifu Yanjun
What’s Included
What's Included

Seven nights accommodation

Three meals per day (meat, vegetarian, vegan)

All Retreats training sessions & classes

Swimming Pool with natural mineral water

T-shirt for training

Free Wifi
Not Included
Not Included

Arrival & Departure Transportation

Personal & Leisure Expenses

Travel Insurance

Snacks

Flights
Cancellation
Cancellation

More than 60 days before arrival – refund of the remaining balance (50%)

45–60 days before arrival – 50% refund of the remaining balance

Less than 30 days before arrival or no-show – no refund

Daily Schedule

What's Included

Not Included

Cancellation

Train with Shifu Shi Yanjun

Shifu Shi Yanjun is a 34th-generation Shaolin warrior monk, trained within the legendary Shaolin Temple tradition in China.
From a young age, he dedicated his life to martial discipline, internal cultivation, and the transmission of authentic Shaolin teachings.

Traditional Shaolin Kung Fu
Weapons forms
Taiji
Internal cultivation practices

What Makes Him Unique

What distinguishes Shifu Shi Yanjun is not only technical mastery, but his ability to transmit the spirit and philosophy behind the movements. Under his guidance, practice becomes more than physical training—it becomes a path of discipline, presence, and transformation.

For many practitioners, training with a Shaolin master is not simply
a lesson—it is an encounter with a living lineage.

Training Environment & Accommodation

Train in the Mountains of Bulgaria

Barzia Mountain Hotel Complex, set within Bulgaria’s stunning Balkan Mountains.

Facilities
Location

Barzia Mountain Hotel Complex in Bulgaria’s stunning Balkan Mountains.

Facilities

Outdoor practice areas

Indoor training hall

Swimming pools
Accommodation
Accommodations

Choose from private or shared rooms

Providing ultimate comfort
Meals
Meals

Fresh

Nourishing meals prepared each day to energize you

Location

Facilities

Accommodations

Meals

Our Strengths

A Setting That Supports True Reset

Nestled in the leafy outskirts of Wolfsburg, Hotel & Restaurant Brackstedter Mühle offers a rare blend of historic character and modern comfort.

Facilities

Outdoor practice areas

Indoor training hall

Swimming pools

Peaceful natural surroundings

Our Team

Senior Master

Shifu Shi Yanbo

International Shaolin Temple Yunnan Ambassador

Shifu Shi Yanbo is a 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Disciple of Songshan Shaolin Temple and a 17th Generation Meihua Quan disciple devoted to spreading Shaolin and Meihua Quan heritage worldwide. She leads the cultural education curriculum, teaching Mandarin, Chinese culture, and Traditional Chinese Medicine as part of the Shaolin learning path.

Shaolin Lineage

Shifu Shi Yanbo is the 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior
Shaolin Disciple Songshan Shaolin Temple, China
Buddhist Certification Songshan Shaolin Temple, China
6 Duanwei Shaolin from Shaolin Wushu Association & Shaolin Wushu Experts Association, China

Meihua Quan Lineage

Shifu Shi Yanbo is the 17th Generation Disciple of Meihua Quan and Grandmaster Han Baiguang’s disciple.
Teacher Certification Meihua Quan Association, China
Teacher Certification Xingtai University, China

Senior Master

Master Shi Yu

Technical Mastery & Martial Philosophy

Shifu Yu’s teachings reflect both deep technical mastery and profound understanding of martial philosophy.

Traditional Lineage

Bagua Zhang – 6th Generation Traditional Disciple
Xingyi Quan – 7th Generation Traditional Disciple
Chen Taiji Quan – 13th Generation Traditional Disciple

Master Yu is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:

Chen Style Taiji Quan
Xingyi Quan
Bagua Zhang
Meihua Quan
Mantis Boxing
Sunbin Fist

Senior Master

Shifu Shi Yanlin

Shaolin Master & Weapons Specialist

Shifu Shi Yanlin is highly skilled in Shaolin, Meihua Quan, Chen Style Taiji Quan, single sword, Spring-Autumn broadsword, nice-section whip, rope dart, and praying Mantis boxing.

Traditional Lineage

Shaolin Quan – 34th Generation Shaolin Warrior Disciple
Meihua Quan – 17th Generation Traditional Disciple

Master Shi Yanlin (Xu) is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:

Shaolin Quan
Chen Style Taiji Quan & Push Hands
Meihua Quan
Mantis Boxing
Qin Na
Xingyi Quan

Senior Master

Shifu Yang

Martial Arts Expert & Combat Specialist

Shifu Yang is highly skilled in Shaolin, Meihua Quan, Sanda (Chinese Kickboxing), Xingyi Quan, Buddhist Boxing, Paired hammer, Hong Quan, broadsword, crescent hairpin. Member of Chines Force specialised in grappling and combat.

Traditional Lineage

Erlang Quan (Chinese Kickboxing) – 4th Generation Traditional Disciple
Meihua Quan – 17th Generation Traditional Disciple
Xingyi Quan – 9th Generation Traditional Disciple
Fohan Quan (Buddhist Boxing) – 8th Generation Traditional Disciple

Master Yang is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:

Chinese Kickboxing (Sanda)
Buddhist Boxing (Fohan Quan)
Meihua Quan
Qin Na
Xingyi Quan
Hong Quan (cannon hammer)

Master

Shifu Shi Hengfei

Young Shaolin Master & Martial Arts Instructor

Shifu Shi Hengfei is a young Shaolin master trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Meihua Quan under Shifu Shi Yanjun. He is highly skilled in Shaolin fist, the 18 traditional weapons, acrobatics, animal forms, the nine-section whip, Miao Dao, Baji Quan, and sword techniques. Dedicated to both training and teaching, he is committed to sharing authentic Shaolin martial arts with his students.

Traditional Lineage

Shaolin Quan – 35th Generation Shaolin Warrior Disciple
Meihua Quan – 18th Generation Traditional Disciple

Master Shi Henfei is a recognized inheritor of several prestigiuous styles including:

Shaolin Quan
Meihua Quan
Ba Ji Quan
Acrobatics
Weapons (18 traditional weapons, Miao Dao, 9-section whip, sword)

Retreat Packages

Total 30+ hours of guided sessions with Shaolin masters. Your wellbeing is the focus on this retreat, which aims to strengthen your body, awaken your vitality, and help you rediscover your joyful, innate energy. Balance, flow, and inner strength rooted in the Shaolin tradition will be explored through the age-old techniques of Meihua Quan (Plum Blossom Fist) and Five Animal Qigong.

Your wellbeing is the focus on this retreat, which aims to strengthen your body, awaken your vitality, and help you rediscover your joyful, innate energy. Balance, flow, and inner strength rooted in the Shaolin tradition will be explored through the age-old techniques of Meihua Quan (Plum Blossom Fist) and Five Animal Qigong.

Shifu Shi Yanjun will lead us through the retreat, teaching us to start with a calm, centered mind, grounding ourselves in awareness, letting go of emotional and physical obstacles, and allowing energy (Qi) to flow freely through the body.

Package	Early Bird ( Until 15th April)	Regular	Includes
Single Room ( Single bed 100cm) 1 Person	£1,560	£1,860	All training, meals, T-shirt, sauna
Single Room ( Double bed ) 1 Person	£1,650	£1,960	Same inclusion + larger bed

*Suitable for all levels – Martial Arts styles: Qigong, Meihua Quan
Check-in after 15:00 | Starting Time on Sunday, 26th of July – 15:00 | Ending Time on 1st of August – 11:00

Only 5 Rooms Left! Secure yours before rates increase

Real people

What people notice first

Not overnight transformations — but real shifts people notice early.

Kristina Kennedy, UK

1 Month of Training

“Life-changing experience! I loved the training and all the different martial art techniques. The instructors are incredibly competent, kind, and patient. Instructors push you to your potential. ( i can see my abs again, yay). I think I am the fittest I’ve been in years in just 3 weeks! There is no limit on age just have the right attitude. Instructors and students make it feel like a family and everyone’s supporting each other. Students are unique each bringing positive energy to the temple. Food is better than expected, healthy, and tasty. Accommodation is basic as expected but does the job and has everything you need eg kettle, washing machine, beds, etc Monks are very friendly and sweet. Language is not a barrier as they have translators to help. Overall brilliant experience and would recommend this place to anyone who is open and has a good attitude. I would have loved to have stayed longer.”

Nadin Schuler, Swiss

24 Years Old, 1 Month of Training

“It was an experience of a lifetime. I will definitely tell my grandchildren about it. I really liked how diverse it is the training and how many styles we can learn here. I really appreciate that I had the chance to learn the Kung Fu fan! The Temple is very peaceful, I like it very much and also inspiring.”

Alexandre Sac-Epee, France

20 Years Old, 11 Months of Training

“In 11 months at this academy I learned way more than I was expected. My Kung Fu of course improved a lot but I also learn about the culture of China and of Kung Fu, the spirituality, the discipline and a lot about myself. I understand now why masters learn Kung Fu all their life, because is not only a sport, it’s a way of life. Shifu Yan Jun is a really good master, not only because his Kung Fu is impressive but because he understand the students. He see each student in their true nature and help them improving their Kung Fu and the most important to help them finding the true path to be happy. Even if he doesn’t speak English really well, we learn a lot from him because of his character. The Academy is located next to the Shaolin temple and the mountains where Dharma meditated during 9 years. We are living in a really spiritual place, the peaceful energy from the mountains, the temple, and all the monks resting in the Pagoda Forest.”

Raymond Monroe, USA

40 Years Old, 6 Months of Training

“My experience was better then expected because what I learned has power to transform a person wellness and being. Everything from harmonizing culture into a kung fu environment to the support given when things go wrong. I found the Yunnan Shaolin temple warrior monk training center sincere and dedicated to helping achieve kung fu dreams. They teach best things to eat but also the best way to eat these things. What you learn from step to step is advanced through what you learn moving forward. The program and staffing were amazing the ancient town of Kunming and its people were great. I would like to attend again. If you asked me what didn’t I like I would have to answer leaving which was the hardest part. Thank You Yunnan Shaolin warrior monk training center for such a special time.”

Dave Hamill, UK

2 Weeks of Training

“All staff and instructors very very helpful and understanding of everyone’s different needs … as I am very unfit but managed to loose 11kg in 2 weeks, money cannot buy what is offered there, would highly recommend to anyone not only because of the Kung fu but everything else within the package offered which goes well above and more , will be going back next year so a big big thank you to Shifu and Andi you are both Amazing.”

Anza Vang, Australia

34 Years Old, 5 Days of Training

“The training schedule is very diverse and interesting / inspiring. The daily schedule is perfect I think. Accommodation and food by far exceeded my expectations. I especially value / enjoy that Shifu always emphasizes the ‘mental’ aspect /strength in training. Very family like atmosphere. The location inside the Temple is exceptional experience. My expectations of the Academy were exceeded in every way.”

“I stopped feeling rushed all the time.”

“My body feels like a place I can live in again.”

“Discipline finally feels supportive, not harsh.”