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  • The Difference Between Our and Other Wudang Schools

    The Difference Between Our and Other Wudang Schools

    Thanks for the attention! In a time when everyone is already a “professional tai chi teacher”, it is difficult to find out where to learn the original matter. At the moment there is a living generation * of San Feng Pai in Austria. Over the next few decades, this wealth of experience would be lost…

  • Ba Gua Zhang – Palms of the Eight Trigrams

    Ba Gua Zhang – Palms of the Eight Trigrams

    Ba Gua, the eight trigrams, are denoted by symbols named 爻 (Yáo). 爻 is drawn as an odd diagram (奇畫, also referred to as the Yang symbol, 陽爻) or even diagram(偶畫, also referred to as Yin symbol, 陰爻). Combined in pairs represent 四象 (this can relate to the four directions or the corresponding mythical beasts,…

  • Stressful Training? How to Approach!

    Stressful Training? How to Approach!

    There is only a second place for those who are unwilling to learn, the first place is reserved for those who are determined. There are no surprises ahead, and the improvement of ourselves is not bound on a mere event or situation, it is a constant development – a race going up the hill -…

  • How to Achieve a Perfect Split in Seven Days

    How to Achieve a Perfect Split in Seven Days

    In this post, I want to tell you about my story of how I achieved a perfect split in just seven days. During my education in Wudang, I was required to do the split or my journey would have come to an abrupt end. Achieving a split is absolutely necessary for lineage holders in San…

  • Learning and Understanding Internal Martial Arts

    Learning and Understanding Internal Martial Arts

    Grasping the essence of internal martial arts is something that may happen along the way of endless physical and mental concentration practice. Today I want to bring the principles of internal martial arts closer to practitioners. There are not many martial arts schools (even in China) which are knowledgeable in this topic. The Fundamentals Everyone…

  • Fundamental Guide to Wudang Taiji

    Fundamental Guide to Wudang Taiji

    Concepts Taiji is an ancient Chinese system of exercise for people of all ages that can prevent and cure disease. It promotes health and is also an effective form of self-defense. The circular movements of Taiji are non-strenuous, soft and flowing. It is often described as “moving meditation” because it relieves stress and improves concentration. The slow turning motions loosen the…

  • Wudang Mountain Travel Guide

    Wudang Mountain Travel Guide

    Wudang Mountain, one of the most famous Taoism holy land, south to Shennongjia primitive forest, north to Danjiangkou Reservoir, locates in Danjiangkou, Shiyan City, Hubei Province. Wudang Mountain was listed as World’s Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, China National Scenic Area, the origin of Taoism and Wudang Boxing, reputed as everlasting fairy mountain. Ancient emperors praised…

  • TOP 15 Must Have Equipment and Gadgets for Your Wudang Travel

    TOP 15 Must Have Equipment and Gadgets for Your Wudang Travel

    After being in Wudang frequently I can tell you which gadgets and equipment are useful for your daily needs. Let me present you: The TOP 15 List for things you need but cannot buy in Wudang. Must Have No.1 Ultranatura Mosquito Net Luna The hanging solution for mosquito nets proved useful for the school apartments…

  • How to Measure Your Wudang School Uniform

    How to Measure Your Wudang School Uniform

    Qi Gong and Tai Ji becomes gradually more famous, and more people begin their practice. One thing, however, remains unknown due to the cheap clothing industry: Chinese clothing mass production uses an Asian size index; this makes it highly unlikely that the uniform will fit for Europeans. Most practitioners wear a cheaply made uniform in the…

  • Tai Ji Cloud Hands Internal Relation Explained

    Tai Ji Cloud Hands Internal Relation Explained

    Master Ziji explains Tai Ji cloud hands practice and how the internal focus is related to the external movement. Also, an important aspect is the head and feet relation and how it influences your up and down movement. This fundamental knowledge is necessary to further advance in the internal arts.