The school will allow you to stay as long as you want. The real issue is usually getting a visa from the Chinese embassy in your country. Going to China with a tourist visa is no problem. In most countries, Chinese embassies issue 90-day tourist visas, but in some countries you will only get a 30-day single-entry visa. Contact the nearest Chinese embassy for up-to-date information.
Unfortunately, Song Jiang Wushu School does not have the required certification to run an official student exchange program, so they cannot help you obtain a student visa. For the past few years, only some universities in major cities like Beijing and Shanghai have had this privilege. For related topics, check out Learn Wushu in China Main.
More: How Long You Can Stay in China
If you want to stay longer than a standard tourist visa allows (30 to 90 days), you will need to contact the Chinese embassy in your country and explain that you plan to attend a school that does not have an official student exchange program.
Another option is to ask a Chinese friend in your country to help you with a visa. For example, you could say that a friend’s family is inviting you to stay with them for a few months.
You could also enroll in an official student exchange program and then visit different schools across China. Maybe you won’t like Song Jiang Wushu School and will find a better fit while you’re already in the country. There are tens of thousands of martial arts schools in Asia. Every school focuses on different styles—some are close to tourist attractions, others are in poorer areas or lack modern equipment. Some schools teach only traditional styles, while others focus on modern styles and acrobatics. Song Jiang is a very modern school, but if you want to learn traditional styles, they will try to find a suitable coach for you.
That said, the situation at schools can change faster than I can update this page. If you plan to stay longer than three months, I recommend contacting Mr. Li Chen directly and asking him for the most up-to-date information.
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