Wudang Sword 武當劍 Wudang Taoist Sword Form

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Wudang sword form are famous. There are many Wudang sword forms. Wudang taoist sword or Wudang TaiYi Xuan Men Jian is one of the best example of Wudang sword forms. Wudang Taoist sword performed by Master Zhong Xue Chao (Bing). His swordplay expressed the spirit of this Wudang taiyi form while he integrated his sword, body, mind, qi, and spirit into one.

Wudang Sword Forms Characteristics The sword forms from the Wudang school are considered to be the best in the Chinese martial arts circle. This style of sword techniques has the following four major characteristics:

Change based on opponent's movement without any fixed rule This is the strategic guideline and philosophy of Wudang sword play. A Wudang swordsman's training starts with forms and ends with free sparring. The techniques are based on the "change" principle of Tai Chi and Ba Gua. They are based on the belief that constant change is the rule of nature and should also be the guideline of swordplay. Therefore, this style emphasizes that "there is no fixed ways to move and the movement depends on the opponent's reaction"; "the key of sword play is to observe the change; right before the opponent makes a slight movement to initiate an attack, I disrupt his (or her) movement by attacking ahead of him (or her); when I move I change, when I change I hit the target."

Attack during the weak moment of the opponent, avoid brute force, and get the opponent in one single attack This is the strategic principle of Wudang swordplay. It suggests "following the flow of opponent's force and borrowing the opponent's power"; "remain tranquil to wait for opponent's movement"; "launch the attack later but hit the opponent before his attack reaches you." When fighting with an opponent, avoid direct confrontation with his strong force and attack him when his force is weak or near an end. Go around the opponent but attack him along a straight line. Circle around the opponent to enclose his attacks. It also points out that the uniqueness of using a straight sword as weapon is that it is not used to intercept and contact physically with the opponent's weapon. Instead, a swordsman just finds the gap in the opponent's defense and attacks him in lightening speed.

Body in harmony with the sword and the sword in harmony with the spirit This is the key to Wudang swordplay. It emphasizes the use of body movement to control the sword. The movements of upper body, lower body, and the sword are integrated as unity. The body moves like a dragon and the sword moves like electricity. The footwork is light and agile and the body movement is soft and flexible. Therefore, it is characterized by the so called "Tai Chi waist and Ba Gua footwork." It also emphasizes that the sword and the spirit should merge as one. The sword goes where the mind and spirit go. The force propagates through the tip of the sword blade and so does the qi.

Neutralize attack by body movement and walk swiftly lightly and stably These are the major features of Wudang sword movements. The style is well known for its varieties of changes. It not only has the changes in the front, rear, left, right directions but also consists of many jumping and lying on the ground movements. Whatever movement it is, it requires swiftness, lightness, and stability. It is said that a swordsman should move like the swift wind and remain stable like a mountain. He (or she) disarms the opponent by one single attack. "He (or she ) scares the flying birds when jumping and twisting in the air"; "He (or she) does not touch any dust when rolling on the ground"; "During the attack, only a light breeze is felt and the sword is invisible"; "During the change of movements, only the light reflected by the sword is visible but not the sword itself."

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkfiWvW6gjU

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[swarrior80]

whats the song?

[wudangbing]

@swarrior80 it's Wudang Taoist Music

[sorolon]

P.S. - I forgot to add that the movements of his body are very beautiful to watch, like those of a superlatively skillful dancer.

[wudangbing]

thank you very much.

[taichifist]

We are learning this Wudang Taoist Sword form. It is very challenging for me but, I just Love working on it!! Very Beautiful!

[wudangbing]

really? are you on Wudang Mountain? who you are learning from? it is a very good Sword form, it was my first sword form i learned in Wudang.

[Noregi]

Imagine spending some time over there,at Wudang mountain, learning from the very source itself.

[cheman1065]

daoism is not the practice of cowards, it is simply a chosen lifestyle.

[ANewWorldEvolution]

@baglis No, You cannot learn the form to true principles perfection over the internet for now.. Only until we develop a "Live Hologram & 3 dimensional form correction system" Ordered straight from the Wise mountain itself! until then you can always prepare yourself worthy and make the pilgrimage. Then come back after many years to represent my first Wudang Holo-tube series for lazy Americans struggling through Apocalypse... Eh??

Let's do it~

[torinoko]

At times such amazingly fluid movement, so little tension in muscles, at times coiled like a spring! His transition between the two states is made with such commendable ease!

To flow through and around one's obstacles with momentum, like there is no such thing as an obstacle; all things are merely part of one's path, and when a struggling force is met, prevail without even disrupting it by adapting one's own motions to complement it... is that the approach of a jian wielder?I want to know more!

[baglis]

Bing, I would love to learn Wudang Tai Chi, specially this beautiful form of the sword. I feel it as a spiritual peace tool, and very powerfull.

But I live in a small town in Brazil, so could I learn it from the internet? Is that possible?

[yusuf1608]

The vid looks like it has been slightly speeded up! Nevertheless, great video, many thanks for shearing.

[StNige]

Lovely to watch... why on earth would six people click dislike?

[gungnir2357]

I like this one.  I wish there was more power in the slashes by the performer though.

[swarrior80]

@wudangbing whats the name of the actual song thou