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Below is a list of the most frequently asked questions about training with Lu
Yan and generally staying in Beijing.
If your question is not answered below then please
contact us and we will be glad to answer it for you.
The questions are split into several categories. Locate the one that best
describes what you want to know and click on it to be taken to the answer.
Before I come to Beijing I want to know...
The actual training in Beijing, can you tell me...
Whilst I'm in Beijing, I want to know...
I have a different question, I want to ask...
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The style I want to learn is not listed, can Lu Yan teach me
it?
Most likely. Her experience of Wushu spans more than 30 years, so it is more
than likely that she has either been taught the style you are interested in, or
knows someone that she can contact on your behalf. Please
contact us and we will let you know if we can help you.
What about insurance?
We recommend you get some! If you already have travel insurance then check that
you are covered for martial arts and gymnastics training, as these should both
cover Wushu. Most insurance companies will cover martial art holidays as long as
the main reason for your trip is not to enter competitions.
Please note that all training with Lu Yan is undertaken at your own risk. A full
description of the terms and conditions that apply to training is available on
the Application Form.
I have no experience in Wushu but I really want to learn. Is
it worth me coming to China to train?
This entirely depends on you.
Obviously in a couple of weeks you are not going to be able to master an art
that takes several years to even begin to grasp. So realistically you need to
think about what you want to gain from a trip to China. If you are looking to
explore Beijing and to experience at first hand one of China’s most ancient
cultural treasures, then a short trip could well be worth it.
What sort of Visa do I need to get, and how do I go about
getting it?
As the sort of training that Lu Yan provides is short term (typically a few
weeks) there is no need to get a students Visa. The recommended Visa type is a
normal Tourist or Leisure Visa. When applying for the Visa you will need to
request Visa type ‘L’ on your application form.
In order to organise a Chinese Visa you should contact the Chinese Embassy in
your home country. A selection of Chinese Embassy sites are provided on the
Links page.
When do I need to pay you for the training?
Once the costs and times have been agreed between yourself and Lu Yan we ask for
a non-refundable 20% deposit to reserve Lu Yan for your training. The rest of
the payment is due upon arrival at your first class. We accept payment only in RMB (CNY),
as currency exchange rate fluctuations are just too great at the moment.
Do I need to give you any sort of deposit for the training?
Yes, once your training course has been agreed between yourself and Lu Yan we
ask for a non-refundable 20% deposit to reserve Lu Yan for the extent of your
training.
I want to come over to train in Beijing, what are the steps I
need to take to organise this?
The first step would be to work out what you want to study, for how many weeks,
for how many hours each day and when. Once you’ve got this information you will
need to contact us to confirm that Lu Yan is available for your proposed trip.
Once this initial phase has been completed, you will need to fill out the
Application Form. This can be completed either online or you can download it
and complete it in your chosen word processing application and email it back to
us.
Once we have received your application and confirmed all the details, you will
be required to provide a non-refundable 20% deposit for your chosen training
course. This will reserve Lu Yan for the duration of your training while you are
here.
You will then need to organise your own flights, insurance and Visa. Please
consult the Accommodation and Care Services
section of the
Come to Beijing page for more details of
the additional services that we can provide you.
There are lots of companies that can arrange very cheap flights to Beijing, and
there are several companies that will arrange your Visa for you too. Depending
on your situation, it might be cheaper and easier to arrange a package holiday,
where the flight, Visa and accommodation are all provided by one company.
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Where will I be training when I am in Beijing?
Lu Yan lives on the East side of Beijing, in the main Business area of the city.
Our training locations are hence in this area. We train predominantly at the Chaoyang District Children's Sports centre.
Internal styles can be taught outside in parks if requested, but all modern Wushu
training will be done inside.
For more details of training locations please consult the
Training Locations and Facilities section of the
Come to Beijing page.
How long would you recommend I come to train?
Obviously the longer time you can have the better, but it really depends on what
you are looking to achieve. If you are already a skilled Wushu athlete and you
are looking to get a new taolu then perhaps a week would suffice. If you are
inexperienced then perhaps the same taolu might take you 3 or more weeks to
learn.
Remember though, the time you spend training outside of class is also important.
Even half an hour gently running through new moves in a hotel room will help
consolidate what you have learnt for the day.
In all cases, the time you spend training is really down to what you want to
learn, and your own individual fitness and skill levels.
How many hours should I train with Lu Yan per day?
This really depends on the individual. We generally recommend one 2 hour class a day,
which will be enough for the average Wushu practitioner. You have to
consider your own personal fitness level and determine what length of time you
feel you can train each day. If you are an experienced Wushu athlete then we can
arrange for you to train more hours each day.
You should also consider that the climate in Beijing can be harsh, the hot
summer months easily draining your energy fast.
What’s the best time of year to come over to Beijing to
train?
The most temperate times of year to train are spring (March, April and May) and
autumn (September, October and November). Beijing’s summer, especially July and
August, can be very hot.
Will Lu Yan be personally taking every class?
Yes, she will take every class unless otherwise previously stated.
If in the unlikely event that she is unable to attend class during your visit,
then we will attempt to arrange a different coach for your training (and refund
a proportion of your training fee – basically what it costs us to locate and
book a coach we will take from your fee, the rest will be returned to you).
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I want to visit Beijing’s many tourist attractions, can you
help me?
Yes, we have partnered with a Chinese Tour company who will be able to offer you
a full selection of trips around Beijing and beyond.
It is also highly likely that the hotel you will be booked into will offer tours
to the more popular tourist attractions like the Great Wall for example.
I can’t speak Chinese! What should I do?
Coming to China can be quite daunting if you can’t speak Chinese. If you are
worried about the language then there are a number of things that you can do to
make your stay here easier.
We have partnered with a Chinese Tour company who can help you from the moment
you land in Beijing to the moment you leave. For a list of the services this
company can offer please consult the Accomodation and
Care Services section of the
Come to Beijing page.
If you wanted to go it alone then it's a good idea to get yourself a Beijing
guide book. Make sure it has the names of places in your language and Chinese,
which will allow you to demonstrate to a taxi driver where you are trying to get
to for example. Phrase books are also good for the same reason – find what you
want to say and show the person the phrase in Chinese rather than trying to say
it yourself.
China is a very welcoming nation, where people will do their best to help, so
not knowing a single word of Chinese is not the be-all and end-all.
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I would like to invite Lu Yan to visit my country to teach
some seminars. How do I go about this?
The invitation process will require a fairly long period of time to finalise so
it is important to start planning your invitation early. We recommend the
process is started at least 3 months prior to the dates required. Hence it is
extremely important that you first determine how long and when you would like Lu
Yan to visit.
Once determined, contact us to check for her
availability. We can then iron out the details of costs, timings, itinerary and
expectations.
I'm having a few problems filling out the application form...
The application form is split into 7 sections, each of which need to be filled
out.
You should fill out the 'About You', 'Your Emergency Contact' and 'Your Health
Details' sections as accurately and as completely as possible. We want you to be
comfortable in the knowledge that we are prepared for your visit and, should
anything untoward happen, we will have someone we can contact on your behalf.
We ask about 'Your Previous Experience' so that Lu Yan can prepare appropriate
techniques and routines for your training. Please include any Martial arts
training in this section, be it Wushu related or not.
'Your Training Requirements' and 'Your Additional Care Services Requirements'
are required so that we can organise everything in advance for your visit. If
you are coming as a group, we will give you a Group Reference number so that
each individual in your group can fill out a separate application. This will
give us a better idea of the overall level of your group.
The final 'Agreement' section will need to be signed and date by the applicant.
Once completed, the form can be faxed or emailed to us.
If you still have questions about the Application Form
then please contact us so that we can assist
you further.
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