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Wudang Kung Fu Interclub Training: A Friendly and Intensive Gathering in Saint-Paulien

 



On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Chomeil gymnasium in Saint-Paulien hosted an exceptional Wudang kung fu training session, bringing together nearly thirty practitioners from several clubs in the region: Saint-Paulien, Le Puy-en-Velay, Blavozy, and Le Monastier.

 

This interclub gathering, focused on sharing and collective progress, allowed participants to study Wudang Taiyi Xiao Yao Zhang, a traditional style renowned for its fluidity, relaxation, and internal focus.

 

The training was led by Fabrice Pradier, a sixteenth-generation Wudang disciple and 7th Dan in the FFKDA (French Federation of Karate and Associated Disciplines), whose expertise enabled the practitioners to progress with precision and confidence. Alternating between technical explanations, demonstrations, and personalized corrections, he guided each participant in exploring a subtle form blending coordination, mobility, and internal intention.

 

The exchanges between the different clubs strengthened the cohesion of the local martial arts community, offering a rare moment of camaraderie and teamwork.

 

The participants extend their warmest thanks to the Saint-Paulien club, which meticulously handled the logistical organization of this interclub event.

 

Wudang training schedule in the department

  • Le Puy-en-Velay
    • Wudang Taiji: Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM — Gymnase de la Libération
    • Wudang Taiji (Fay-la-Triouleyre): Fridays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM — Salle Pure Pilates
  • Le Monastier-sur-Gazeille
    • Wudang Bagua Zhang: Thursdays — Salle Saint-Chaffre
    • Monistrol-sur-Loire
  • Wudang Taiji: Tuesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM — Château
    • Bagua Zhang: Fridays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM — Château
  • Blavozy
    • Wudang Taiji: Mondays from 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM — Salle polyvalente

 

An interclub training session rich in exchanges, demonstrating the dynamism and vitality of Wudang internal arts in the region.