The Xuan Wu Pai lineage
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.
Grandmaster You Xuan De- 14th generation
Grandmaster You Xuan De (游玄德道長) is one of the most eminent living representatives of the Taoist tradition and the internal martial arts of Wudang, China. Recognized as a leading master in the transmission of Wudang Pai (武当派), he embodies a rare path that blends ancient wisdom, martial discipline, and profound human compassion.
Born in Hebei Province, he devoted his life to the study, practice, and dissemination of Taoism throughout the world. Former abbot of the famous Jinding Temple perched on the heights of Wudang Shan, he was one of the first modern masters to open this ancestral transmission to Western practitioners, with integrity and kindness.
A philosopher, calligrapher, poet, and teacher, he has published more than thirty works on Taoism, internal martial arts, and meditation. He is also the founder of several Taoist associations in Europe, including the European Taoist Association, which today allows hundreds of people to follow the principles of the Tao.
A world-renowned spiritual and martial guide
A leading specialist in Taijiquan, Baguazhang, and Xingyiquan, Master You Xuan De is also an expert in profound energy practices such as Qigong and Neigong. His teachings combine technical precision, inner transformation, and harmony with nature. He has been awarded several titles throughout the world, including Supreme Grandmaster of Taijiquan and International Ambassador of Chinese Wushu.
Beyond martial arts, Master You transmits a profound vision of the world: that of returning to oneself through simplicity, respect for life in all its forms, and balance between body, mind, and vital energy.
Taoist Master You Lizong - 15th Generation
You Li Zong (游理宗) is the principal disciple of Grandmaster You Xuan De and represents the 15th generation of the You Men Xuan Wu Pai lineage, heir to the martial and spiritual teachings of the sacred mountain of Wudang. Born in Xingtang (Hebei province, China), he began studying internal martial arts at a very young age under the direct guidance of his master. He is now recognized as an official representative of Wudang culture and martial arts, as well as an Inheritor of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of China in the category of "Secret Transmission of Wudang Internal Martial Arts", a title awarded by the Chinese Ministry of Culture.
A messenger of the Taoist tradition on a world scale
A major player in the spread of martial Taoism in the West, You Li Zong is president of the European Taoist Association, vice-president of the Wudang Taoism Research Center, advisor to the Taoism Club of Peking University, and author of the reference book "Wudang Dragon Wandering Baguazhang". His teachings combine technical precision, inner transformation and profound wisdom. Through his lectures, writings and training, he continues to transmit with humility and rigor a living tradition where the body, energy and mind move towards true harmony.
