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The Development of Wudang Kung Fu
Wudang Wushu (also called Wudang Kung Fu or Wudang
Gong Fu) has its home at Wudang Mountain. Wudang is one
of the most famous mountains in the world and is the holy land
of Daoism (also spelled Taoism). Wudang Mountain is the
birthplace of internal martial arts where the great Daoist priest
Zhang San Feng came to live as a hermit and learn the Daoist
methods of attaining immortality. During his time here and
through his practice Zhang San Feng created Nei Jia Quan, or
what is now more commonly referred to as Tai Ji
Quan (also called Tai Chi, Taichiquan, or Tai Chi Quan). With a long history of deep knowledge and
culture Wudang Mountain was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational
Scientific Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1994.
Zhang San Feng was born Zhang Jun Bao in Liao Dong during the late Yuan Dynasty. His family lived
in Longhu Hill, Jiangxi Province. His father was an expert in reading fortunes by watching the stars and
constellations. As he predicated there would be good fortune in Liao Dong, he moved there before
Zhang Jun Bao was born.
At the age of five, Zhang Jun Bao suffered from an illness and lost his eyesight. His father heard that
some nearby Daoist priests had an incredible way of curing illness; so, he took Zhang Jun Bao there.
Within a week, he was cured. The Daoist priest loved Zhang Jun Bao and took him as a disciple
teaching him both writing and martial arts. Like all fathers, Zhang Jun Bao's father wished him every
success. Zhang Jun Bao was expected to take the state exam for a career in the government.
However, he was not interested in becoming a politician or minister. He loved martial arts and visited
many ancient temples. Later in life he traveled to Yan Jing and took up a local government post through
the relationship of a good friend. But Zhang Jun Bao soon quit and returned to Liao Dong where he
spent most of his time in a deserted temple..
One day at the temple, a Daoist priest approached him. They talked throughout the night, and treated
each other as old friends, regretting not having met earlier. As they parted, Zhang Jun Bao missed living
a life of solitude, wanting to be free like the clouds and birds. He spent the next few years visiting
various places, learning martial arts and becoming famous. When he was visiting Shan Xi Province, he
realized that the Daoist priest he met earlier was Qui Chu Ji, the disciple of the renowned Wang Chong
Yang.
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Zhang Jun Bao moved to the Jin Tai Temple in Bao Ji and was accepted by the respected Daoist Huo
Long as a disciple. He became versatile in Daoism and named himself San Feng N0N, which means
heaven and earth. (In the 8 trigrams, San N represents heaven, or qian ~N. Feng 0N represents earth,
or kun dW .)
Zhang San Feng came and went without shadow. Settling down in Wudang Mountain, he was
inspired by watching a snake fight a bird. By incorporating his training in wushu, Daoist internal
alchemy, and qi gong Zhang San Feng created Nei Jia Quan (Internal Martial Arts), which was later
called Taijiquan or the Tai Ji Quan 13 Style. The Tai Ji Quan 13 has formed the basis of Wudang
Internal Martial Arts, often referred to as Daoist Gong Fu or Taoist Kung Fu.
The Wudang San Feng Pai, meaning Wudang San Feng Sect or lineage, continues the traditions and
teachings of our patriarch and the teachings of his successive follows. Wudang Internal Kung fu is
based upon the principles of Infinity (Yi Wu Ji), Supreme Ultimate (Tai Ji), and Two Extremes (Liang Yi).
Through the years of combining these principles, various styles have developed and flourished, most
notably: Baguazhang (Eight Trigrams Palm), Xingyiquan (Form and Intention Fist), Liangyiquan or
Taiyiquan (Two Extremes Fist), Xuangongquan (Dark Gate Fist), Baxian (Eight Immortals Style),
Fuhuquan (Taming the Tiger Fist) and so on.
Wudang is also famous for its weapons, most notably is Wudang Jian or Wudang Sword. Wudang
Sword includes Taijijian (Tai Ji Sword), Taiyi Xuanmenjian, Baxianjian (Eight Immortals Sword), and
Longhuajian (Dragon Sword). Other weapons included in the Wudang San Feng Sect are Baxiangun
(Eight Immortals Staff), Fangbianchan (Monk Spade), Xuangong Dao (Broadsword), Da Dao (Large
Broadsword), and Fuchen (Horsetail Whisk).
Wudang Master Yuan Xiu Gang is dedicated to teaching Wudang San Feng Sect wushu and
transmitting the knowledge and practice of Daoism to the world. He is a kung fu master of unparalleled
knowledge and skill and has been living in Wudangshan and practicing Daoist wushu and Wudang
Daoism for 20 years.
Master Yuan accepts both foreign and Chinese students into his academy and there are students
training here from all over the world from many backgrounds. The academy is a diverse and enriching
environment to learn and live in. Students are welcome to study for as long or short as they like. For
those wishing to travel to Wudang for leisure and site seeing the Wudang Hotel is one of many
different hotels located nearby both Master Yuan's academy and the entrance to Wudang Mountain.
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