Wudang Sanfeng Pai Taijiquan 13 Postures Pattern

Although it's called "13 Postures" generally, I believe "13 Principles" could be a more appropriate translation. The form is about approximately 60 movements, applying 13 principles, 8 stepping methods, and 5 turning variants.

This form is thought to be a descendent of the original Zhang Sanfeng form, and dedicates a segment to each of the 13 principles of Taijiquan. I find that this form contains a unique "separating" energy, which sinks and rotates while dividing the attacker's force to disperse it.

This is demonstrated is performed at Wudangshan's Ba Xian Guan (Eight Immortals Temple) by Michael A. Vollero just after learning the form. Filmed by Teake Chen & Georg Nagy.

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[Drakula5]

Sorry, when you stand before the enemies you will also look at feet and (or) hands? However a lot of thanks for such a detailed video!

[IncludingTheStars]

@Drakula5 There is a saying in Chinese, “The sword follows the spirit, and the spirit follows the eyes.” Following your intentions with your eyes, helps build the alignment between Spirit & Qi. You're right in the idea that following with your eyes in combat may blind you from oncoming attacks, but when cultivating, I see no issue with building spirit.

Thanks for the comment.

[kvnmcwebn]

wow you're in good shape. do you practice a lot of standing?

-all the best

[IncludingTheStars]

@kvnmcwebn Zhanzhuang (Standing Post) is my personal strengthening & conditioning practice for targeting health ligaments and standing ability. Although it may be more time consuming than other work out methods, it targets specifically what is needed for Taijiquan skill, and also builds spirit.

Thank you for posting.

[ANGELSGYMSINGH]

Love the description of your video.....

[IncludingTheStars]

@TheTaoistdragon, Thank you for your comments, I'm glad I can help share Wudang arts in a positive light.

[IncludingTheStars]

@sjander29 Thank you for your kind words.

[IncludingTheStars]

Well, I don't know many details other than that during the CR, this was one of the scrolls that was lost, unlike the 108.

In your previous post on my page, you made mention to this being the Mother Form. That is what is meant by the original ZSF form-- the one ZSF created and began Taijiquan.

As for the energy, it's something you'd have to experience. I find a sense of separating while rotating and sinking. This separation is what is used to sense the opponent's flow of force. NP. :)

[chrissifu]

Can you elaborate please on what you mean by this form is a reconstruction of the original Zhang Sanfeng form. What is the original Zhang Sanfeng form? Can you also say something about how the energy in this form is unique? Thanks.

[IncludingTheStars]

They make them in Laoying, the town at the foot of the mountains.

Thanks for the comment!