Elite Training
Professional weightlifting and swimming coaching in an established Chinese sports training environment.
First cohort · Only 20 spots
Train in China. Experience more.
A 7-day elite sports and cultural experience in Jiangshan, Zhejiang, China.
Train with professional coaches, experience high-level sports facilities, explore Chinese culture, and discover one of Zhejiang's most beautiful historic regions.
07Days
06Nights
20Athletes max
江山Jiangshan, Zhejiang
为什么不同 Why this is different
Built around the athlete, not the itinerary.
This is not a tour with a gym stop bolted on, and it is not a training camp that happens to be abroad.
For seven days you train, eat, recover, and travel inside a working Chinese sports environment — coached in the morning, in the water or the gym in the afternoon, and out in Jiangshan's mountains and old towns when the platform is cold. You stay in one hotel, in one city, with the same nineteen other people.
The result is closer to a training block than a holiday: structured enough that you leave stronger, open enough that you leave knowing somewhere new.
Recovery
Access to swimming facilities, gym facilities, and structured recovery time built into every training day.
Live in China
Stay at a hotel and experience daily life in Jiangshan rather than simply visiting as a tourist.
Culture
Experience Chinese food, tea culture, local history, traditional culture, and local communities.
Explore
Visit Jiangshan's famous natural and historical attractions, guided by a local team.
Small Group
Only 20 participants, for a more personal and genuinely international experience.
训练 The Training
Train with purpose
Seven days of structured work across three disciplines, scaled to the athletes in the room.
The week is designed to progress: technical volume early, quality and intent through the middle, and a final challenge that gives the block somewhere to land. Both experienced lifters and motivated beginners are welcome — sessions are adjusted, not diluted.
Weightlifting
The centre of the week — barbell work under professional coaching.
- Olympic weightlifting fundamentals
- Technique development
- Strength training
- Mobility
- Video and technical feedback where appropriate
- Final camp challenge
Swimming
Water work that doubles as conditioning and as recovery.
- Swimming sessions
- Technique development
- Recovery
- Water-based conditioning
Fitness & Recovery
Time and facilities to absorb the work, not just do it.
- Gym access
- Mobility
- Recovery sessions
- Swimming pool access
- Rest periods
About the facilities. Sessions take place in professional sports training facilities within a high-level Chinese sports training environment. Specific venues, coaching assignments, and session structure are confirmed ahead of departure and shared with participants in writing. We describe only what has been arranged — where a detail is still being finalised, this site says so.
场馆 Our Facilities
More than training.
A complete sports environment. The complex brings several disciplines under one roof — the weightlifting programme is the centre of the week, with a wider set of facilities available around it.
举重 · Core programme
Weightlifting
The primary training facility for the camp — platforms and professional coaching at the heart of the week.
羽毛球 · Facility
Badminton
A badminton facility within the sports complex, available to participants as part of the wider venue.
攀岩 · Facility
Climbing
A climbing facility within the sports complex, available to participants as part of the wider venue.
About these facilities. Weightlifting is the core of the camp programme. Badminton and climbing are facilities available within the sports complex — they are not described as scheduled camp activities unless explicitly confirmed. The swimming facility also appears in the programme and is shown in the facility video above.
行程 The Week
Seven days in Jiangshan
Select a day to see how it runs.
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Day 01 · Arrival
Land, settle, meet the room
You arrive in Jiangshan, check in, and see where you will be training before you lift anything. The first evening is about putting names to faces.
- ArrivalArrival in Jiangshan
- AfternoonHotel check-in
- AfternoonTraining facility tour
- EveningWelcome dinner
- EveningMeet the coaches and the other participants
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Day 02 · Start Training
First day on the platform
Coaches see you lift, establish where you are, and set the shape of the week. Afternoon work moves to the water.
- MorningWeightlifting training
- AfternoonSwimming / recovery
- EveningChinese food experience
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Day 03 · Athlete Development
Technique and strength
The heaviest technical day of the week, balanced by an open afternoon across the gym and pool, and an evening that is yours.
- MorningWeightlifting technique and strength
- AfternoonGym / swimming / recovery
- EveningFree time
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Day 04 · Chinese Culture
Lighter legs, fuller day
Training dials back so the day can open up. Culture here means sitting down with it — tea, food, and time with local people.
- MorningLight training / mobility
- AfternoonLocal cultural experience
- EveningTraditional Chinese tea or food experience
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Day 05 · Discover Jiangshan
A full day outside the gym
One guided excursion covering the two places Jiangshan is known for — a UNESCO-listed rock landscape in the morning, a centuries-old town in the afternoon.
- Full dayGuided excursion with a local team
- MorningJianglang Mountain
- AfternoonNianbadu Ancient Town
- ThroughoutPhotography opportunities, local food, history, and cultural exploration
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Day 06 · Camp Challenge
Where the week lands
A friendly challenge rather than a formal competition — a chance to show what changed in six days, then eat together one last time.
- MorningFinal training session
- AfternoonCamp challenge / friendly competition
- AfternoonAwards and certificates
- AfternoonProfessional group photos
- EveningFarewell dinner
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Day 07 · Departure
Check out and onward
The program closes after breakfast. Our team helps you get on your way, whether you are heading home or travelling on in China.
- MorningBreakfast
- MorningHotel check-out
- MorningDeparture assistance
Indicative schedule. The order and timing of sessions may change with facility availability, weather, and final coaching arrangements. A confirmed day-by-day schedule is issued to participants before departure.
江山 The Destination
Rivers and mountains.
Jiangshan — 江山, literally "rivers and mountains" — is a small city in Quzhou, in the south-west corner of Zhejiang province.
It is not on the standard first-time China route, which is exactly the point. What it has is a dense concentration of the things people travel for: dramatic mountain scenery, historic villages, traditional architecture, serious regional food, living cultural heritage, and open country to move through. You will be one of very few Americans there that week.
Discover Jiangshan
Natural landmark
Jianglang Mountain
江郎山
A spectacular natural landmark known for its distinctive rock formations and dramatic landscape — three vast stone pillars rising almost vertically out of the hills.
Historic town
Historic town
Nianbadu Ancient Town
廿八都
A historic town offering visitors a chance to explore traditional architecture, local culture, food, and history — sitting where the borders of Zhejiang, Fujian, and Jiangxi meet.
包含 What's included
What your place covers
One price for the ground program. Everything below is either included or it isn't — no bundles to decode.
Included
In the program fee
- 6 nights hotel accommodation
- Daily meals during the program
- Weightlifting training
- Swimming sessions
- Gym and facility access
- Professional coaching
- Local cultural experiences
- Guided Jiangshan excursion
- Jianglang Mountain visit
- Nianbadu Ancient Town visit
- Local transportation during scheduled activities
- Camp certificate
- Camp group photos
Not included
Arranged by you
- International airfare
- Personal shopping
- Personal expenses
- Visa fees
- Optional activities
- Travel to and from China before or after the official program
Airport transfers are not currently listed as included. If transfers are confirmed before registration opens, this page will be updated to say so.
价格 Pricing
Three ways to join the first cohort
All prices in USD, per person, for the 7-day / 6-night ground program. International airfare is not included.
Early Bird
早鸟价
$1,599
Per person · Limited spots
- Full 7-day / 6-night program
- All training, coaching, and facility access
- 6 nights accommodation and daily meals
- Guided Jiangshan excursion
- Limited number of spots at this price
Standard
标准价
$1,799
Per person · Main package
- Full 7-day / 6-night program
- All training, coaching, and facility access
- 6 nights accommodation and daily meals
- Guided Jiangshan excursion
- Jianglang Mountain and Nianbadu visits
- Camp certificate and group photos
Premium
尊享价
$2,099
Per person · Enhanced package
- Everything in the Standard package
- Additional premium benefits — to be announced
- Accommodation upgrade — to be announced
- Additional inclusions — to be announced
Only 20 spots available for the first cohort.
The exact schedule, inclusions, and pricing may be subject to final confirmation. Premium package benefits are still being finalised and are marked as to be announced until confirmed. No payment is taken through this site — applying does not commit you to anything.
保障 Planning
Your experience, carefully planned
A first cohort deserves a tight operation. Here is what is organised for you, and what is honestly still being confirmed.
Small group of 20
The cohort is capped at 20 participants, so coaches and local staff know every athlete by name.
Professional coaches
Training is led by professional coaching staff. Coaching assignments are confirmed with participants before departure.
Structured daily schedule
Every day has a planned shape — training, recovery, meals, and free time — issued in writing before you travel.
Hotel accommodation
Six nights at the partner hotel associated with the program. Hotel details are announced before registration opens.
Planned transportation
Local transportation is arranged for all scheduled activities and excursions during the program.
Local support team
English-speaking local staff accompany scheduled cultural experiences and excursions throughout the week.
We publish only what has actually been planned or confirmed. This site makes no medical, safety, or accreditation claims, and does not describe the program as affiliated with any national or Olympic training body. Participants should hold their own travel and medical insurance and consult a physician before beginning any training program.
常见问题 Questions
Before you apply
Who is this camp for?
The program is designed for weightlifting athletes, college and CrossFit athletes, strength-training and fitness enthusiasts, amateur athletes, and anyone interested in experiencing Chinese sports culture first-hand. You do not need to compete, and you do not need to be an elite athlete — you need to want to train.
Do I need to be an experienced weightlifter?
No. The program can accommodate different experience levels, subject to final coaching arrangements. Motivated beginners are welcome alongside experienced lifters — sessions are scaled to the athlete. Tell us your background on the application and we will be honest with you about fit.
Is airfare included?
No. International airfare is not included in any package. You book your own flights to and from China. We will share recommended arrival and departure windows after your application so you can book with confidence.
Do I need a visa to visit China?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality and current Chinese immigration rules. Participants are responsible for obtaining any required travel documents. We will provide general travel information after application. This site does not provide visa advice — please check with the relevant Chinese embassy or consulate for your situation.
How many people can join?
The first cohort is limited to 20 participants. This cap is part of the design, not a sales tactic — it is what keeps coaching ratios and group logistics workable.
Where will I stay?
At the partner hotel associated with the program, for all six nights. Exact hotel details will be announced before registration opens, and confirmed in writing before any payment is taken.
Is this a professional competition?
No. The camp challenge on Day 6 is designed as a friendly experience — a way to close out the week and see what changed — unless a formal competition is specifically announced.
Do I need to speak Chinese?
No. The program runs in English, and English-speaking local staff accompany scheduled activities and excursions. Picking up a few words during the week is encouraged, not required.
What if I have an injury or dietary requirement?
Tell us on your application. Dietary requirements are passed to the hotel and restaurants, and injury or mobility information is shared with the coaching team so sessions can be adjusted where possible. We are not a medical provider — please travel with your own insurance and consult your physician before joining a training program.
What happens if I need to cancel?
A full booking, deposit, and cancellation policy will be published before registration opens, and you will receive it in writing before any payment is taken. Submitting an application now does not commit you to anything and does not require payment.
What if the dates or details change?
The exact schedule, inclusions, and pricing may be subject to final confirmation. If anything material changes before registration, everyone who has applied is told directly — not left to notice it on the website.
报名 Apply
Apply for the first camp
Applications for the first cohort are open. There is no payment at this stage — you tell us about yourself, and we come back to you with the confirmed schedule, hotel, and next steps.
- Program
- 7 days / 6 nights
- Location
- Jiangshan, Zhejiang
- Cohort size
- 20 participants
- From
- $1,599 USD
- Airfare
- Not included
- Payment now
- None