This video shows Wudang Daoist monk and traditional martial artist Zhou Xuan Yun performing Wudang Mountain's San Feng Taiji Quan. Taijiquan, or 'Grand Ultimate Fist', combines the internal skills of yang sheng (life nourishing) with ancient fighting techniques. Practiced slowly, Taijiquan is a set of gentle, flowing movements which promotes exceptional health and well-being. Taijiquan emphasizes the development of a strong root, proper body alignment, efficient movement, and a calm and relaxed mind and body. The application of Taijiquan reveals it is an effective martial art specializing in using softness to overcome hardness, uprooting the opponent, redirecting incoming force, and striking vital points.
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We filmed this video on Boston Commons. It's about a block away from where Xuan Yun teaches in Chinatown.
DaoistGate 2 years ago