Wudang Sanfeng Taiji 13 Movements

Sanfeng Taiji 13 Shi movements includes 13 groups of movement and 60 postures in total. This form is the mother of all Taiji forms and was created by Taoist Master Zhang Sanfeng. The mother form contains 5 steps & 8 basic movements.
Wudang Taiji Quan uses softness to overcome the hard & stillness to combat movement. This form is good for body strengthening & self-defense. By practicing it, people can convert strength into inner energy and then into spiritual energy. This practice combines Kungfu with inner alchemy which helps to achieve longevity, clarity & physical strength.

This practice can be broken down into 3 catagories. First, there is jing(spirit), second there is qi(breath) and finally there is the shen (energy) practices. The Regulating of breathing is an important skill for this practice. The main movements are pushing, pressing, jostling, picking, elbowing and so forth. When practiced, it flows very smoothly & naturally. Wudang Taiji incorporates movement with stillness. With this practice the internal & external movement work together to help create an overall feeling of well-being in addition to the improvement of the physical health.

Wudang Sanfeng Taiji 108 Movements

Wudan Sanfeng Taiji 108 movements includes 8 parts & 108 movements. This form is born from Sanfeng's orignal disciples. Wudang San Feng Taiji 108 Shi is based on the 13 movements of the Taiji Mother form, with slight variation.
This form is exclusively known in Wudang Mountains. It is tradition for all Wudang Taoist Monks to learn this form. This is in deep contrast to the 13 movement form, which it is passed down to only one senior Monk per generation in each of the eight major temples on the mountain.
The most important element for the practitioner of this form is to be as relaxed as possible and keep a slow pace. Every movement can be used as an attack or defense, the basic energy source for all of these movements is the abdominal region, in Chinese called the Dan Tian.

Wudang Taiji 28 Movements

Wudang Taiji 28 Shi movements consists of 28 groups of movement. This form is based on the original Wudang San Feng Taiji 108 Shi. Though Wudang Taiji 28 Shi seems like a very ancient form, it was actually created as a shorter form of Wudang San Feng Taiji 108 Shi, to make it easier for practitioners to remember.
This form alike all Taiji forms uses softness to overcome the hard & stillness to the combat movements. This form is good for body strengthening & self-defense. By practicing it, people can convert strength into inner energy and then into spiritual energy. The practice combines Kungfu with inner alchemy & helps people to achieve longevity, clarity & physical strength.
All forms of Wudang Taiji incorporate movement with stillness. With this practice the internal & external movement work together to help create an overall well-being in addition to improving the physical health.

Wudang Eight Immortal Staff

Baxian Gun (Eight Immortal Staff) includes 61 postures. This form is one of the many Wudang Mountain's treasures. It was created by imitating the features of the Taoist Eight Immortals:
1) He Xian-gu (with lotus flowers)
2) Li Tie-guai (with pilgrim's gourd and iron crutch)
3) Cao Gou-Jiu (with castanets)
4) Lu Dong-bin (with fly-wisk and sword)
5) Han Xiang-zi (with a flute)
6) Zhuang-li Quan (with fan and peach of immortality)
7) Lan Cai-he (with basket of flowers)
8) Zhang Guo-lao (with drum)
Baixian Gun is part of the Wudang Eight Immortal School which is only handed down secretly to some favored disciples.

Horsetail Whisk

Fuchen (Horsetail Whisk) includes 24 movements. Fuchen is a soft weapon used by Taoists when travelling. The movements of this form are made up of dusting, sweeping and picking. This weapon looks very soft and gentle but is extremely hard and strong when used correctly.

Wudang Convenient Shovel

Fangbian Chan (Convenient Shovel) includes 72 postures. This weapon is unique to Taoist tradition. It is said that the Fangbian Chan is passed down from Lao Tsu. Lao Tsu left 81 shovels in order to warn his disciples to cultivate their moral character. This weapon is a combination of the staff, fork and spear. The main movements for this form are pressing, blocking, thrusting, shoveling, wiping, patting and so forth.

Wudang Eight Immortal Sword

Baxian Jian (Eight Immortal Sword) includes 81 postures. This form originated from the stances of The Eight Immortals:
1) He Xian-gu (with lotus flowers)
2) Li Tie-guai (with pilgrim's gourd and iron crutch)
3) Cao Gou-Jiu (with castanets)
4) Lu Dong-bin (with fly-wisk and sword)
5) Han Xiang-zi (with a flute)
6) Zhuang-li Quan (with fan and peach of immortality)
7) Lan Cai-he (with basket of flowers)
8) Zhang Guo-lao (with drum)
When done quickly, this form hides the movement of the body with the sword. Baxian Jian is known for its simplicity, its combined force of both hardness and softness as well as for the imitative stances of the Eight Immortals.

Wudang Taoist Sword

Wudang Taiyi Xuanmen Jian (Wudang Taoist Sword) includes 65 movements. Wudang Mountains is famous for its sword use. The sword plays a special role when it conmes to the use of tradtional Chinese weapons.
Wudang Mountains has many sword forms, however, Wudang Taiyi Xuanmen Jain is the most coveted variation on the mountains. When Wudang Taiyi Xuanmen Jain is practiced the mind leads.

Wudang Taiyi Five Element Form

Taiyi Wuxing Quan (Taiyi Five Element Form) includes 25 groups and 81 movements. This is an important school of wudang internal work. The main contents of Taiyi School are somewhat similar to that of Wudang Taiji. Taiyi Wuxing Quan was founded by master Shouxing, who is of Longmen School of Wudang Taoism during the Ming Dynasty.
The principles of this Taiyi Wuxing Quan are based on Yin Yang and the Five Elements. This form is highly influenced by the Five-Animal form of Hua Tuo, a famous doctor from the Han Dynasty. Taiyi Wuxing Quan also heavily relies on regulated breathing, striking and defense.
When practicing this form, the internal strength becomes more important than the pysical strength. The body flows with cirular motion and moves slowly, smoothly and naturally. This form is filled with charm and magic.

Wudang Bagua Palm

Bagua Zhang (Bagua Palm) has 8 seperate parts, of which each part has a different group of movements. Bagua Zhang was developed from the laws of the five elements which are Metal, Wood, Water, Fire and Earth.
This kungfu form is based on the movement of walking in a circle. Some of the most famous Bagua Forms are, Old Bagua Palm and the Round Body Bagua Palm. All forms of Bagua are practiced for body strengthening and defense purposes in addition to goal of overall health and well being.

Body & will Form

Xingyi Quan (Body & Will Form) includes 22 movements. The creator of this form was Master Gou Yung Cheng. He developed Xingyi Quan while handcuffed and shackled in jail, over one hundred and fifty years ago. Because both his hands and feet were restrained, the movents in this form are all very limited. Large and streatching movments will therefore not be found in Xingyi Quan.
Xingyi Quan is composed of five different basic punches, refered to as Pi, Bong, Zhuan, Pao and Heng. In addition to the five punches, other movements practiced are cuts, straight blows, swings, thrusts and so forth. The movements are simple, concise and very effective.

Wudang Baji Form

Baji Quan (Eight Extreme Form), includes 47 postures. In contrast to Taiji, Baji is a forceful form that has swift, vigorous and steady movements. It can be used for long-distance attacks as well as for short-distance defense.

Wudang Dragon Form

Longhua Quan (Wudang Dragon Form) includes 28 movements. Wudang Mountains is comprised of both the Northern and the Southern Kungfu traditions. The Southern tradition is focused on hand to hand combat, while the Northern tradition is most famous for it's leg work. Longhua Quan is from Northern Wudang and is mainly known for its intricate leg movements. When practicing this form we can see the dragon's characteristics as well as its courage.

Taming Tiger Form

Fuhu Quan (Taming Tiger Form) includes 65 postures. This form is also known as Xiang Long Fuhu Quan (Taming Tiger & Dragon Form). Fuhu Quan is what Taoist Monks use for basic training.

This form was created to protect Wudang Mountain & its temples. By using great physical force this form is known for frightening enemies away.

Hand work is an extremely important component to this form. In addition to a focus on punching, grasping, pulling & upper cutting, some important leg work is also used. It is clearly shown with this form that enormous force can be hidden in extreme
softness.

Wudang Xuanwu Form

Xuanwu Quan (Xuanwu Form) includes 53 movements. It is also called Two Symbol Form, which comes from Yin and Yang because the movements are both hard, soft, quick and slow.
When practicing this form the practitioner moves as quick as lightening and as loud as the thunder. This form uses stillness as an advantage to overcome the opponents movements.

Wudang Mystical Truth Form

Wudang Xuanzhen Quan (Wudang Mystical Truth Form) includes 30 movements. Though this form is basic, it is not to be considered a simple form, because each movement is extreme. This form is from the same family as Xuan Gong Quan. However, it is a higher level form.
Wudang Xuanzhen Quan focuses on palm movements, punching, elbowing, twisting and grasping. Though this form has the appearence of being very forceful, it combines both hard and soft movement in addition to serious internal practice.

Mystical Form Broadsword

Xuangong Dao (Mystical Form Broadsword) includes 43 postures. This form belongs to the Wudang Xuangong School. The postures include cutting, sweeping, hooking, tangling, upper cutting and so forth. When practiced, Xuangong Dao looks like a dragon rushing out of the water. Focused internal work for this form is extremely important.