Bridges to China

  China

• Beijing: 
Beijing

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer, Throughout the year, Winter 
Dates: Any

Description: Bridges to China provides international students with the opportunity to study Wushu, Taiji, and/or Mandarin Chinese at their choice of two of the most renowned sports universities in China. Students will live and train alongside some of the top Wushu athletes in the world, as well as have the opportunity to take Mandarin Chinese classes. Bridges to China has connections to both the Capital College of Physical Education and the Beijing Sports University, as well as the Beijing Culture and Language University for students interested in full time language study.

We will arrange for program participants to live in the foreign student dormitories, where they will be surrounded by Wushu students from around the globe. These dormitories are also surrounded by the Chinese student dormitories, and allow participants to meet language/activity partners. Wushu students will train 5 days a week, up to 5 hours a day (including optional after-class electives and supervised training times). A choice of styles and disciplines are offered, ranging from traditional Longfist (Changquan) to Taiji and Sanda (Chinese kickboxing). Several mornings and afternoons a week, electives are offered which cover some of the more esoteric styles, such as Tongbiquan, Tanglang (Praying Mantis), and Baguazhang.

Bridges to China offers a wide array of programs designed to suit individual student needs and goals, and students can opt to focus full time on either Wushu or Mandarin Chinese studies, or elect for a program that combines both.

Highlights:
* Airport pick-up upon arrival
* Programs ranging from 1 week to a 1 Year
* Wushu/Mandarin dual study program
* Guided excursions to the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, and other landmarks around Beijing
* Programs of study in Changquan, Taiji, and Sanda
* Affordable alternative to more costly programs

Cost in US$: 468-9000

Credit Available: yes

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Bridges to China's Mission Statement: Bridges to China was established with the goal of providing an enriching, high quality experience for those who wish to study martial arts and/or Chinese language in Beijing. We strive to work with students from around the globe who would like to study contemporary wushu in China's capital, and take care of all the paperwork and reservations needed to study at two of the top sports universities in all of China. Whether you wish to study for a week, a semester, or a year, Bridges to China can provide you with a rewarding experience of a lifetime, and offers constant support and additional benefits during your stay.

Year Founded: 2005