Wudang Martial Arts

Wudang Martial Arts, which originated from Wudang Mountain, a sacred place of Taoism, integrates Taoist philosophy, medicine, and health preservation into a unique martial arts system that emphasizes both internal and external cultivation, the combination of hardness and softness, and the harmony of movement and stillness.In 2006, it was inscribed on the National Intangible Cultural Heritage List.

Whether it's the graceful and agile Tai Chi Chuan or the powerful and swift Tai Chi Swordsmanship, both fully embody the Taoist fitness philosophy of "enclosing the ultimate truth." They exhibit the charm of Chinese kung fu to the fullest. The principle of Tai Chi Chuan, "the mind guides the body, the body follows the mind," the essence of Xingyi Chuan, "use intention, not force; where the intention goes, the qi follows; where the qi goes, the force arrives," and the circling technique of Bagua Zhang, "transforming intention into sufficient footwork,"... These martial arts, rooted in ancient wisdom, not only carry the spiritual core of the Chinese nation's self-improvement and perseverance but also, with their profound cultural connotations and outstanding artistic value, serve as a bridge connecting the past and the present, and facilitating dialogue with the world.

Currently, over a hundred million people in more than 150 countries and regions worldwide practice Tai Chi Chuan. Tai Chi organizations have been established in over 80 countries and regions, and the Wudang Wushu Association has set up 42 overseas branches. Every year, about 30,000 foreigners come to Wudang Mountain to learn martial arts. At the 2024 World Wudang Tai Chi Conference, people from all walks of life in 45 countries and regions gathered in Wudang to celebrate and promote Tai Chi together.