Zhou, Xuan-Yun – Wudang Kung Fu Fundamental Training

Wait time to download:PU+: NoneEveryone else: Upgrade your accountPlease do not share this outside of elib.techWudang Kung Fu Fundamental Training, Sequence, and Martial ApplicationsRun Time: 97minNumber of discs: 1Narration: English & ChineseMenus/Subtitles: EnglishRegion Encoding: All RegionsCode: D1316ISBN: 978-159439-131-6Release Date: October 2009Suitable for beginnersWudang Kung Fu Fundamentals RevealedFor thousands of years, the Wudang arts were kept secret from the outside world.This program shows, for the first time, the fundamental training practices used onWudang Mountain. This one-on-one lesson offers detailed instruction of a warm-uproutine, and the basic stances, punches, and kicks of Wudang Kung Fu. Thefundamental Wudang Kung Fu sequence is also taught with practical martialapplications. This program offers deep insight into traditional martial arts training,no matter what style you practice.Wudang Mountain in central China is a physical and spiritual sanctuary. Coveringover 300 square kilometers, it has 72 peaks, breathtaking lakes and rivers, and aforest with over 600 known medicinal herbs. Home to dozens of temples, it is theworld’s largest Daoist center. Daoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy that teachespeople to live a refined life, in harmony with nature.

The monks of Wudang Mountain centuries ago blended Daoist concepts withtraditional Chinese fighting arts, integrating physical and spiritual practices, andinternal-style Wudang Kung Fu was born. Wudang Kung Fu emphasizes flowing and agile movements, designed for self defense.  It develops a strong root, properbody alignment, efficient movement, and a relaxed body and mind.Features performances by senior YMAA Instructors Nicholas C. Yang and AdisonMartin.SPECIAL FEATURESChoice of Mandarin Chinese Narration with English Subtitles, or English Narration • Interactive Catalog with Previews of All YMAA TitlesYMAA PRODUCTION • ZHOU, XUAN-YUN • WUDANG KUNG FU FUNDAMENTALTRAINING • WRITTEN BY ZHOU, XUAN-YUN WITH JULIE BAECKER & DAVID SILVER • PERFORMED BY ZHOU, XUAN-YUN, WITH NICHOLAS C. YANG & ADISON MARTIN • EDITING & DVD AUTHORING BY OCEAN SILVER • PRODUCED AND DIRECTED BY DAVID SILVERDaoist 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.