A04. Wudang Taichi–The108 Postures
– “Wudang Sanfeng Sect”
Elementary 4 months, Advanced 2 months, total 24 lessons
Course Description
The 108 Postures is the primary boxing techniques, which shares the same origin with the 13 Postures. It was originated from Grand Master Zhang Sanfeng(張三豐). Yet, its styles and features are different. Through watching the fight between bird and snake, Grand Master perceived the truth of reinforcement, neutralization, and independency between softness and hardness. Then, he applied the theory of Yin-Yang, Five Elements(五行) and Eight Trigrams(八卦) for inventing this boxing. He also integrated the concept of Taoist health nourishment as well as the internal and external routine of human body into his invention. The boxing is combination of softness and hardness as well as the interval of static and dynamic movements. It is good for physical fitness, regulating body and mind, and self-defense. The boxing contains 108 postures under eight divisions, its style is perfect and refined. Long-term practitioners would be able to cultivate their own moral characters, peace of mind with smooth meridians, and strong internal/external strength. Thus, life-span would be prolonged.
Students’ Experience and/or Demonstration
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Wudang Taichi–The108 Postures
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