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.

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

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Want to explore the Chinese martial fan tradition

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Value authentic lineage and direct transmission

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Wish to balance internal flow with martial precision

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Seek better coordination, body awareness, and presence

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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.
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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.

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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

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.

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.

PackageEarly Bird ( Until 15th April)RegularIncludes
Single Room ( Single bed 100cm)
1 Person
£1,560£1,860All training, meals, T-shirt, sauna
Single Room ( Double bed )
1 Person
£1,650£1,960Same 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.

“I stopped feeling rushed all the time.”

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

“Discipline finally feels supportive, not harsh.”

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 FAQ 

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. No prior experience is required, but commitment to daily practice is essential.

Yes. No prior experience is required, but commitment to daily practice is essential.

Yes. No prior experience is required, but commitment to daily practice is essential.

Yes. No prior experience is required, but commitment to daily practice is essential.

Yes. No prior experience is required, but commitment to daily practice is essential.

Yes. No prior experience is required, but commitment to daily practice is essential.