D7. Wudang Kungfu – Eight Immortal Staff (4 months)
This staffing technique makes use of the behaviours and postures of the Eight Immortals to set the movements and the related naming.
By blending the drunken manner of the Eight Immortals into the movements, the staffing confuses the enemy by showing weakness of the drunkards. In fact, the leg law follows the eight trigrams and the staff changes unpredictably. Therefore, it strikes where the enemy is unprepared.
Containing Wudang’s characteristic of tempering the force with softness, it stresses on unifying the body and the staff, lending the strength to the tip of the staff, as well as hitting densely.
The staffing contains the boxing theory of the eight trigrams and five elements. Its techniques of attack and defence includes sweeping, pointing, striking, etc. Practicing of this staff would enhance one’s health and temperament.
