陈师行道长
CHEN SHI XING

Wudang Shan Feng 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.