D04. Wudang Martial Art Series –“Wudang Taiyi Xuanmen Sword”
– “Wudang Sanfeng Sect”
Elementary 4 months, Advanced 2 months, total 24 lessons
Course Description
Performing in both fast and slow paces, this swordsmanship contains both strength and softness. It trains the body to lead the sword and the sword to follow the body. Internal integration is emphasized, i.e. shape-mind coordination, mind-Qi coordination and Qi-spirit coordination. Besides, the movements of arms, eyes, body, method and stance have to be in line with internal integration. The swordsmanship features striking, hanging, soaring, stabbing, pointing, and poking. Learner should master the sword theory so that the sword’s temperament can be played thoroughly to co-operate body and sword as one single unit. It seems that the swordsman is “shaking sky to scare birds into flying, rolling on ground without touching dust. Sword swinging like feeling the breeze without seeing it.” When moving, it looks like dragon emerging from water. When steadying, it looks like a cat catching mouse. During movement, arms divide Yin-Yang, body contains the Eight Trigrams, and feet follow the Nine Palaces. The whole movement has to match the Qi internally and the form externally. The one who reaches this stage will be an excellent Wudang swordsman. The swordsmanship puts emphasis on the unification of man and sword so that the force reaches the blade of the sword, sword is filled with the Qi and can be used as spear. When fighting, it outflanks the enemy by attacking slantingly to avoid upright confrontation. This swordsmanship moves in a moderate speed or as fast as lightning, suitable for people of different persona or weak physique. Long-term practice would enhance health and responsiveness.
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Demonstration (please click the picture to start viewing)
