Wudang tradition
Discover the harmony and authenticity of Wudang martial arts, where Chinese culture and Taoism meet to foster personal growth. Our mission is to pass on these ancient traditions to enrich your life.
The Sacred Mountain of Wudang: Cradle of Internal Martial Arts
For over 1,500 years, the sacred Wudang Mountain, located in Hubei Province, China, has been considered one of the most important sites of Taoist practice. A retreat for legendary monks and immortals, it is reputed to be a powerful center of inner cultivation, where harmony between heaven, earth, and humankind can truly be achieved.
The temples perched on its slopes are still home to masters transmitting ancestral practices that combine physical health, energetic balance, and spiritual awakening.
The Foundations of Taoism: Return to Nature
Taoism is not just a philosophy or a religion: it is a way of life based on the observation of natural cycles, humility, simplicity, and non-intervention (wu wei). According to Lao Tzu, author of the Tao Te Ching, "he who knows nature lives long." This profound understanding of life energy (qi) and the unity of all things is at the heart of the teachings transmitted on Wudang Mountain.
Practicing Taoism means learning to move in harmony with the Tao, the invisible force that animates all that exists.
Internal martial arts: Taijiquan, Baguazhang, Xingyiquan
Wudang is world-renowned as the homeland of the three great internal martial arts:
Taijiquan: the art of fluid movement, based on the gentle alternation of yin and yang.
Baguazhang: the palm that moves in a circle, symbolizing constant transformation.
Xingyiquan: the art of pure intention, direct and powerful.
These forms are not only combat techniques: they are above all tools for personal cultivation, allowing one to purify the body, clarify the mind, and strengthen vital energy.
Inner Cultivation: Qi Gong, Nei Gong and Energy Health
Beyond external forms, true Wudang practice is based on inner cultivation. This includes:
Qigong: breathing exercises and fluid movements to activate vital energy
Nei Gong: deep work on internal energy, often practiced sitting or standing
Internal Alchemy: a spiritual journey aimed at transforming bodily energy into heightened consciousness
These practices, often transmitted orally by masters to serious students, aim to align the practitioner with cosmic forces and develop a state of lasting vitality.
Living transmission: guardians of a thousand-year-old tradition
Even today, despite China's modernity and rapid industrialization, sincere disciples continue to climb the steps of Wudang Mountain to receive authentic teachings. These transmissions are often done in silence, by example, by patience, and by moral standards. They form the basis of Wudang Pai, and our school perpetuates this heritage with respect and integrity.
