Wudang Sword - Tai Yi Daoist Form and Applications (YMAA) 武當劍

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Since ancient times, Wudang martial artists have earned prestige for their mastery of the sword. Wudang sword uses flowing, circular movements to neutralize incoming attacks and redirect the opponent's power. This program comprehensively instructs Wudang Sword for the first time in both English and Chinese.

The sword is the king of all weapons, and to wield it requires an unparalleled level of skill. Unlike other weapons which use brute force to clash and overpower, your sword techniques must be precise, and your movements light and quick. Wudang Sword training will make your body stronger and more flexible, and will increase your speed and endurance. Wudang Sword increases and refines your Qi (energy) and develops a calm and focused mind.

This program begins by discussing the legend and history of the Chinese sword. Next, it offers practical information on sword care and safety. The principles of Wudang sword are discussed and fundamental conditioning drills are presented. The Wudang Tai Yi Daoist Sword sequence is demonstrated in detail, making it easy for the viewer to learn. Each posture is then instructed separately with martial applications.

Special Features: Choice of Chinese Narration with English Subtitles, or English Narration • Interactive Catalog with Previews of All YMAA Titles

YMAA PRODUCTION • ZHOU, XUAN-YUN "WUDANG SWORD" • WRITTEN BY ZHOU, XUAN-YUN, WITH JULIE BAECKER & DAVID SILVER • PERFORMED BY ZHOU, XUAN-YUN, WITH MICHAEL VOLLERO, ANGEL SOTO, & HENRY LEE • EDITING AND DVD AUTHORING BY OCEAN SILVER • PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID SILVER

Daoist monk Zhou, Xuan-Yun (Mysterious Cloud), grew up in a temple on Wudang Mountain, China where he was a student and later an instructor of Taiji and Kung Fu. He belongs to the Orthodox Unity sect of Daoism, and is trained in ritual arts, chanting, divination, and internal alchemy. He is formally recognized as a disciple of Li Guang Fu 李光富 Head Daoist monk on Wudang Mountain (武当山道教协会会长), and he is dedicated to teaching the traditional arts in classes around the world. Visit DaoistGate.com

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• wudang
• daoist
• taoist
• chinese
• kung fu
• martial arts
• sword
• dao
• fighting
• jian

[TonyPstunts]

I thought the Spear was "The king of all weapons"?



[Dvivid]

@TonyPstunts Spear is the king of the long weapons. Training for staff and spear is essentially the same. Sword is king of the short weapons, but sometimes called king of all weapons because it takes a lifetime to master.

[drjqool]

do ppl practice with real swords anymore? that is a fake ("wushu") blade. look at it bend. do the masters at wudang use real blade at any point in their training?

[Dvivid]

@drjqool In some shots, the only sword they had handy on Wudang mountain was a performance blade. But in most shots they're using a real blade. All the studio shots, Master Zhou is using a real sword he borrowed from Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Very heavy. But he makes it look easy.

[mistermonkeyhead]

NICE! good shooting & what an amazing place!

[Dvivid]

@jadekayak01 The spear is the "king of the LONG weapons". People learn spear is relatively short order, after mastering the staff. Sword is the king of all weapons because it is a nuanced art that takes decades to master.

They say "100 days of barehand, 1,000 days of spear, 10,000 days of sword." ; )

[1madaboutguitar]

Link doesn't work. 

[griqs]

@Dvivid The spear is the king of weapons the sword is known as the gentlemen of weapons anf the saying "100 days of barehand, 1,000 days of spear, 10,000 days of sword." is true except i think your mixing up barehand with something but sometimes the sword is called the king of short weapons.

[DICKIEMONSTER]

oh yesh

[Dvivid]

@Dvivid Exactly, spear/staff take about the same amount of time. Spear is the king of the long weapons. Sword is king of the short weapons, and sometimes called the king of weapons in general to imply that it really takes a long time to master the weapon.

[LeHammockRider]

@Dvivid I thought the King of Weapons was the Nine Dragon Trident?

[oneillkza]

@Dvivid I think it was also that, for much of Chinese military history, most infantry were equipped with spears, while only officers were given swords (which were more expensive to make, more difficult to learn, and likely less effective in mass combat).

So perhaps the "king/general of all weapons" is in some ways an inversion of "the weapon of kings"?

[toishanma]

@Dvivid

Hi everybody, in the old chinese Fist Bible, there say:拳刀槍劍, it say that first learn KUEN(bare-hand ), then learn DAO (broadsword) and advanced to SPEAR, and highest the JIAN(stright sword)

[toishanma]

@Dvivid

Hi everybody, in the old chinese Fist Bible, there say:拳刀槍劍, it say that first learn KUEN(bare-hand ), then learn DAO (broadsword) and advanced to SPEAR, and highest the JIAN(stright sword)