Wudang Kung Fu - Mantis, Dragon and Snake Forms Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2018-04-22 | For more information on learning Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comFor more information on Learning Wudang Kung Fu in China:http:www.wudangwushu.comMusic: "Way of the Warrior" by Johannes Bornlöf
Wudang Xuan Gong Quan Yi Lu - Group Performance - 武当玄功拳一路 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-12-04 | Please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you enjoy this video!Xuan Gon Quan 玄功拳 is a form taught early in the Wudang curriculum. It is comprised of three sets1 - yi lu 一路 (first road (or path or way))2 - er lu 二路 (second road)3 - san lu 三路 (thirs road)This is a performance of Xuan Gon Quan Yi Lu 玄功拳一路 by a group of young students as they prepare to move on to more training.These forms teach basic movements and coordination and help the students move to more advanced forms. Punches, kicks, jumps, wide stances, and movement in all directions are practices heavily at these stages.Xuan 玄 translates as “mysterious”, “dark”, or “mystical. Gong 功 is the same as in the word Gong Fu (Kung Fu), meaning work or “hard work” and Quan 拳 means fist.So, part of the idea in the naming is that the form seems dark or mysterious to the outsider watching it, but from inside, when you learn it it becomes clear. Like those looking into a dark window can’t see, but those inside can see out into the light. When you work with a form like this, you begin to understand that relaxation, softness and flexibility will give you the speed and power to do the form quickly. You begin to understand that the Yin leads to the Yang.Let me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.If you would like to more about Wudang Kung Fu:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train Kung Fu in the Wudang Mountains in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comHere is more information about Wudang Fist:Wudang quan (Chinese: 武當拳; pinyin: Wǔdāng quán) is a class of Chinese martial arts. In contemporary China, Chinese martial arts styles are generally classified into two major groups: Wudang (Wutang), named after the Wudang Mountains; and Shaolin, named after the Shaolin Monastery. Whereas Shaolin includes many martial art styles, Wudangquan includes only a few arts that use the focused mind to control the waist, and therefore the body. This typically encompasses Tai ji quan, Xing-Yi chuan and Bagua zhang,[6] but must also include Baji chuan and Wudang Sword. Although the name Wudang simply distinguishes the skills, theories and applications of the internal arts from those of the Shaolin styles, it falsely suggests these arts originated at the Wudang Mountains. The name Wudang comes from a popular Chinese legend that incorrectly purports the genesis of Tai chi chuan and Wudang Sword by an immortal, Taoist hermit named Zhang Sanfeng who lived in the monasteries of Wudang Mountain.
Wudang Sword at a Temple in China - Wudang Tai Yi Xuanmen Jian at Nan Yan Temple - 武当太乙玄门剑 - 南岩宫 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-30 | This sword form is performed at Nan Yan Temple (South Cliff Temple) in the Wudang Mountains in China. I had just learned the form on this trip and it was one of my first times practicing it all the way through outside of Master Yuan's School in Wudang.If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!I have a longer VLOG about my trip up the mountain that day and my time at Purple Heaven Temple. Check out the video here:youtu.be/eXXH5p0SGzMLet me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.If you would like to more about Wudang Kung Fu:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train Kung Fu in the Wudang Mountains in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comThe Tai Yi Xuan Men Jian (Extreme Mysterious Gate Sword) is an interesting and dynamic form that can be practiced at different paces. It's meant to embody the separation of Yin and Yang into their opposing components through the movements and include parries, thrusts, slices, cuts, all the stances and kicks. It's a very complete form. It has over 60 movements and I've listed them below.The Nanyan Temple (Chinese: 南岩宫) is a temple in Wudang Mountains, Danjiangkou, Hubei, China. It is known as the place where Emperor Zhen Wu found Taoism and flew to heaven. The whole structure - hall-pillars, beams, arches, gates and windows - is created out of rock.The temple is enshrined with gilded bronze statues of several dozen Taoist deities, including the God of Prime Origin and the North God. There are also 500 gilded iron statues of the heavenly officials on the cliffs, each about 30 cm tall. With their well-balanced proportions, they are amazingly lifelike.Nanyan Temple is considered the most spectacular of Wudangshan's three famous temples, the other two being the Purple Cloud Temple (Zixiao gong) and the Golden Hall (Jindian). The temple was officially appointed an Important Relic Preserving Unit in 1996.Tai Yi Xuan Men Jian - 武当太乙玄门剑起式 - Beginning Form青龍出洞 - Black dragon comes out of its cave (Azure Dragon, one of the four symbols of the Chinese constellations)拔雲見日 - Remove the clouds to see the sun恨福來遲 - Regret the fortune comes late紫燕穿林 - purple swallow flies through the woods尺背單鞭 - Single whip on the back天邊摘日 - Pick up the sun on the brink of the sky (horizon)袖裏藏花 - Flowers hide in the sleeves進步中刺 - Thrust while proceeding海底撈月 - Fish for the moon in the ocean馬後揚鞭 - Wave the whip behind the horse怪蟒入蟄 - The monstrous python hibernates in the cave野馬分鬃 - Part the mane of the wild horse迴身取寶 - Turn back the body to fetch the treasure金鳳尋巢 - Golden phoenix searches for its nest靈貓捕鼠 - Civet cat catches mice白蛇吐信 - White snake spits out its tongue分劍翻劈 - Segment swordplay and chop上步劈劍 - Step forward and chop with the sword透風寶劍 - Play the treasure sword fast as the wind太公釣魚 - Tai Gong (great grandfather) goes fishing順風掃葉 - Sweep the leaves in the direction of the wind透風寶劍 - Play the treasure sword fast as the wind執掌權衡 - Hold two palms and weigh the balance順風領衣 - Fetch the coat with the wind天罡指路 - The big dipper directs the road (The Big Dipper points the way)上步抖身 - Step forward and shake the body順水推舟 - Slide the boat down the river (push the boat with the current)中盤雲劍 - Wave the sword in the middle round (coil the sword like a cloud to the centre)側面鎖喉 - Thrust the throat sideways隔上截下 - Separate above and intercept below夜叉探海 - Yaksha (malevolent spirit) explores the sea恨福來遲 - Regret the fortune comes late金攬連環 - Intercept the golden rings推窗望月 - Open the window and enjoy the moon回身刺膝- Turn back the body to thrust the knees鶴子翻身 - The crane turns over the egg蜻蜓點水 - The dragonfly scratches the surface of the water黃雀擊穀 - The siskin (bird) attacks the crops翻江攪海 - Turn the river and stir the sea進步斬索 - Proceed to cut off the rope行步撩衣 - Step forward to lift the edge of the clothes地盤雲劍 - Wave the sword sitting on the ground飛身刺肋 - Fly to thrust the opponent’s ribs退步連環 - Step backwards continually玉女穿梭 - Jade girl works at the shuttle平地插香 - Insert the joss sticks into the ground怪蟒翻身 - The monstrous python turns over the body獨步撩陰 - Step with one leg to have the shade劍點三裏 - Dot the sword within San Li回身刺膝 - Turn back the body to thrust the knees翻身鶴子 - The crane turns over the egg蜻蜓點水 - The dragonfly scratches the surface of the water反臂劈柴 - Chop the firewood with the hands reversed恨福來遲 - Regret the fortune comes late巧女縫針 - The intelligent girl threads the needle迴身劈麵 - Turn back the body to chop the face玉梅戰甲 - Jade plum blossom battle armour寒梅吐玉 - The cold plum blossom spits out the bud力劈華山 - Chop Hua Shan Mountain forcefully金雞食米 - Golden pheasant pecks rice白猿搬枝 - White ape climbs the branch葉裏藏花 - Flowers hide among the leaves
Kung Fu Broadsword performed by Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu 潘清福 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-27 | After Grandmaster Pan moved to Canada, he was invited to perform often. Here he is in the late 1980s in Toronto's Chinatown performing the broadsword.I used to love going to these performances with him. Sometimes, he would have me and some of the other students perform, but the real treat was to see him get up there and do it himself.For more information about Grandmaster Pan and his Kung Fu check out:http://www.grandmasterpan.com
Grandmaster Ip Man Wooden Dummy Demo - Shortly Before his death - Good Quality Video Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-20 | Translation of the Chinese text in the beginning of the video:This video was taken by disciple Liu Hanlin of Master Ye Manzong at Ip Man's house in late October 1972.At that time, Grandmaster Ip Man was found to be suffering from throat cancer. He struggled with the disease with a tenacious will. He was concerned about the future of Wing Chun and asked his two sons and Liu Hanlin to help him film a demonstration of Wing Chun.At that time, Ip Man's legs and feet were already very inflexible and he was fighting weakness of the body and enduring pain, all while demonstrating the stances, blocks, attacks, strikes and kicks that are a hallmark of his style.He kept fighting for two months before passing away.My master, Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu, had a lot of respect for both Ip Man and Bruce Lee. He felt they really embodied both true "Kung Fu" and the fighting spirit.If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe for more.http://www.ironandsolk.com
Rare Vintage Kung Fu Fights and Forms 1925 - 1925年武术 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-17 | Some interesting old footage of Chinese Martial Artists from 1925. Here is the footage in the original Black and White as well as a colourized version.It includes:Chinese Wrestling (摔角 Shuāijiǎo)Kung Fu Broadsword (武术刀 Wǔshù dāo)Double Broadsword (双大刀 Shuāng dàdāo)Spear Sparring Fight (枪 Qiāng)It's pretty amazing to see the roots of what we practice today as modern Kung Fu or what laid the foundation to other modern Martial Arts. For those of you who know that my Master is Pan Qing Fu 潘清福, this predates him a bit. He was born in the 1930s. However, it really reminds me of what his early years must have been like.Let me know if you like this and I'll see if I can find more old footage!Please Like, Share and Subscribe.For more info on Master Pan Qing Fu's Martial Artshttp://www.ironandsilk.comFor more information on Wudang Kung Fuhttp://www.wudangwushu.com
Wudang Baduan Jin Qigong Short Form - Invest 10 minutes a day on your health - 武当山八段锦气功 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-13 | There are many forms of Baduan Jin Qigong (Eight Pieces of Brocade) in existence. It is the most widely practiced Qigong (Chi Kung) sequence of movements practiced in the world. One of the more famous, and widely practiced is the Shaolin Baduan Jin Qigong.The version of baduanjin in this video is the Daoist (taoist) Baduan Jin from the Sanfeng Pai 三丰派 sect in Wudang. It is the form taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 and Grandmaster Zhong Yun Long 钟云龙. All of the moves are related to the more popular forms of Baduanjin, but there are some interesting differences. You can see the longer movements, deeper stances, balancing and flowing techniques that are hallmarks of the Wudang Arts.Try this practice every morning. It is a medical Qigong and will help regulate the organs and systems of your body. This is the full version, so you can follow along exactly and you will complete the full exercise.If you enjoy this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more! Also, let me know in the COMMENTS what you think if this version of Baduanjin. Do you know another version of it? How does it compare with the one that you’re familiar with?For more information on the Wudang Arts, please visit:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train in China, please visit:http://www.wudangwushu.comThe Movements of the form are:武当山八段锦气功 - Wudang Baduan Jin QigongA - 起式, Qǐ shì - The Beginning1 -双手托天理三焦， Shuāngshǒu tuō tiānlǐ sānjiāo - Two hands support heaven, regulating the San Jiao,2 - 左右开弓似射雕， Zuǒyòukāigōng shì shè diāo - Left and right draw the bow to shoot the golden eagle,3 - 调理脾胃须单举， Tiáolǐ píwèi xū dān jǔ - Taking care of the spleen and stomach, lifting just one hand,4 - 五劳七伤往后瞧； Wǔ láo qī shāng wǎng hòu qiáo - Seeing the five toils and seven injuries behind you;5 - 摇头摆尾去心火， Yáotóubǎiwěi qù xīn huǒ - Shake the head and wag the tail to eliminate heart fire,6 - 背后七颠百病消， Bèihòu qī diān bǎi bìng xiāo - Behind the back dispel the seven inversions and hundred illnesses,7 - 攒拳怒目增力气， Zǎn quán nùmù zēng lìqì - Make a fist and with glaring eyes increase your power and Qi,8 - 两手攀足固肾腰。 Liǎngshǒu pān zú gù shèn yāo - Two hands climb the legs, strengthening the kidneys and waist.The Baduanjin qigong(八段錦) is one of the most common forms of Chinese qigong used as exercise. Variously translated as Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight-Section Brocade, Eight Silken Movements or Eight Silk Weaving, the name of the form generally refers to how the eight individual movements of the form characterize and impart a silken quality (like that of a piece of brocade) to the body and its energy. The Baduanjin is primarily designated as a form of medical qigong, meant to improve health. This is in contrast to religious or martial forms of qigong. However, this categorization does not preclude the form's use by martial artists as a supplementary exercise, and this practice is frequent.This exercise is mentioned in several encyclopedias originating from the Song Dynasty. The Pivot of the Way (Dao Shi, c. 1150) describes an archaic form of this qigong. The Ten Compilations on Cultivating Perfection (Xiuzhen shi-shu, c. 1300) features illustrations of all eight movements. The same work assigns the creation of this exercise to two of the Eight Immortals, namely Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin.The exercise was later expanded from eight to twelve movements over the centuries and was described in the boxing manual Illustrated Exposition of Internal Techniques (1882) by Wang Zuyuan, a famed practitioner of the Sinew Changing Classic set.Nineteenth century sources attribute the style to semi-legendary Chinese folk hero General Yue Fei, and describe it as being created as a form of exercise for his soldiers. The legend states he taught the exercise to his men to help keep their bodies strong and well-prepared for battle. Martial historian Prof. Meir Shahar notes Yue's mention as a lineage master in the second preface of the Sinew Changing Classic manual (1624) is the reason why he was attributed as the creator of Baduanjin qigong.#qigong #baduanjin #wudang
How training outdoors can improve your Martial Arts Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-10 | Your Martial Arts training improves greatly when you make it personal.This is the second in a series of outdoor training/experience videos that I'm making.In this one, I sit down and explain a bit how training in the wilderness impacts me and my Martial Arts and also how it can help improve your own Martial Arts.I filmed this at a remote, secret wilderness location that I have been travelling to for about 35 years. I come here to experience nature, train Kung Fu there and learn more about myself.It is really the most profound Martial Arts experience you can achieve. So much more deep than training just in the gym or a dojo.Let me know in the comments if you've had the chance to train outdoors in the wild and what it was like.If you enjoyed the video, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to see more.To learn more about the Martial Arts in this video, check out:http://www.wudangtoronto.comandhttp://www.ironandsilk.com#wilderness #bushcraft #martialarts # kungfu #outdoors
Kung Fu Tiger Single Broadsword - 潘清福武术虎刀 - Performed by Pan Qing Fus Disciple Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-06 | This is a great energetic Chinese Kung Fu Broadsword form. It was taught to me many years ago by my Shifu, Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu.It shows the important stances to use with this weapon as well as blocks, strikes, slashes, uppercuts, thrusts and kicks.A very good all-around form using the fighting techniques of the broadsword (Dao-刀)I recoded this in the autumn in 2021 while I was camping in the wilderness. It was pretty cold that day! You might be able to see my breath as I do the form.If you enjoyed this video and this form, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more.If you're interested as to where I filmed this, check out a longer video of me travelling to this secret location in the summer:youtu.be/aoWHuYRyJgYIf you'd like to learn more about Grandmaster Pan and his Martial Arts, check out:http://www.grandmasterpan.comThanks for watching!
Wudang Mountain Fuchen Weapon 武当武术拂尘 - Horse Hair Whisk - Daoist Monks Special Weapon Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-11-03 | The Fúchén (拂尘), also known as the Horsetail Whisk, is one of Chinese Martial Arts’ most unusual weapons.If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to see more.I have a longer VLOG about my trip up the mountain that day and my time at Purple Heaven Temple. Check out the video here:youtu.be/eXXH5p0SGzMLet me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.To learn more about Wudang, check out:http://www.wudangtoronto.comandhttp://www.wudangwushu.comThe Fúchén (Fu-chen, Fu Chen, Fochen) is essentially a whisk or brush made by binding the hair from a horse’s tail to a long wooden handle. Throughout Chinese history the Fúchén has come in many forms from being as simple as palm fibres bound to Smilax root, through to the use of a variety of animal hairs including Yak, being bound with hemp onto a wooden shaft.History and OriginsThis tool, dating back to early 2nd Century BCE, was designed to whisk away flies and mosquitos, and to gently sweep dust from delicate surfaces, has always been considered the symbol of Daoist monastic life, particularly in Wudang Mountain, Hubei Province, China. However, its use has actually been more far-reaching than that. We can see it turning up in Hindi, Jain, Buddhist, Polynesian and even African Maasai culture. DaoismIn Daoist practises, the Fúchén is believed to have the power to sweep away desires and evil influences both in the environment of the holder and within their own thoughts, bringing them closer to transcending the mortal realm. Many famous Taoist’s have been depicted holding a whisk including Laozi himself, the great philosopher Wang Chongyang, and even the Monkey King’s Taoist master in “Journey to the West”. In early times, a Daoist student would be sent out of the temple for 3 years to practice as a wandering monk. His teacher would give him 3 gifts to take on his journey in the hope of his devout return, one of which was the whisk. The whisk would remind the student that evil thoughts were just like mosquitos and could be swept away. If the student was successful in his journeys and returned to the monastery, he could continue his training and eventually, become an immortal. It was also seen as a compassionate way of keeping flies and mosquitos at bay, as killing was seen as bad for one’s spiritual journey. Yet from both of these belief systems and other areas within China, the whisk became a martial arts weapon capable of killing and maiming.Use of the Fúchén as a Martial WeaponThe use of the Fúchén as a martial weapon was popularised by the Wudang Daoist Monks. They brought the whisk to its current level of notoriety especially given that many lay people believed it to be the only thing the Wandering Monks had available to protect themselves while out on their pilgrimage for acceptance by their masters. In actual fact, one of the other things the Wandering Monks were given when leaving the temple was a sword, so it can safely be assumed they would have used both weapons for self-defence if required. There are some magnificent Wudang double-weapon routines featuring the use of both the sword and the whisk. The sword being another significant item in the Daoist assemblage of purifiers, having the ability to “cut away” negative ideas, influences and evils. Techniques There is a veritable feast of applications that can be seen in the use of the whisk as a weapon. Again the whisk exhibits its complete balance being as comfortable in defence as it is in attack.In defence it can block, deflect, wrap and coil to protect the body, cloud, sweep, and even snatch an opponent’s weapon before counter-attacking, which is of great use when surprise is the key to winning a fight.In attack it can be used to strike from a wrap and coil, snap, launch a pressure point attack or divide tendons, strike to break bones, pull, snap, sweep or stab. However, what we shouldn’t lose sight of when considering the Fúchén as a weapon is its equal demand on us internally as externally. For it to truly shine, the practitioner must, as always, ensure that their movements are in tune with their intentions, that the intention must be in tune with the Qi, and that the Qi must have originated from the Shen. When this is in line, the whisk will flow like water and sigh like the wind but strike with the ferocity of the tiger and accuracy of the snake. To be at one with the whisk requires you to be agile but also to possess grace and harmony of spirit. The mind needs to be quiet and free but the body needs to be responsive. The whisk holder needs to be soft on the outside but feel the strength on the inside, to use the body efficiently and the mind with clarity. For anyone who wants to truly experience the Yin and Yang in a weapon, you cannot look past the Fúchén. There is a famous Daoist saying that “the person who holds the whisk is not an ordinary person.”
Wudang Baduan Jin Qigong 武当山八段锦气功 - Full Form with all names in English and Chinese Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-30 | There are many forms of Baduan Jin Qigong (Eight Pieces of Brocade) in existence. It is the most widely practiced Qigong (Chi Kung) sequence of movements practiced in the world. One of the more famous, and widely practiced is the Shaolin Baduan Jin Qigong.The version of baduanjin in this video is the Daoist (taoist) Baduan Jin from the Sanfeng Pai 三丰派 sect in Wudang. It is the form taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 and Grandmaster Zhong Yun Long 钟云龙. All of the moves are related to the more popular forms of Baduanjin, but there are some interesting differences. You can see the longer movements, deeper stances, balancing and flowing techniques that are hallmarks of the Wudang Arts.Try this practice every morning. It is a medical Qigong and will help regulate the organs and systems of your body. This is the full version, so you can follow along exactly and you will complete the full exercise.If you enjoy this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more! Also, let me know in the COMMENTS what you think if this version of Baduanjin. Do you know another version of it? How does it compare with the one that you’re familiar with?For more information on the Wudang Arts, please visit:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train in China, please visit:http://www.wudangwushu.comThe Movements of the form are:武当山八段锦气功 - Wudang Baduan Jin QigongA - 起式, Qǐ shì - The Beginning1 -双手托天理三焦， Shuāngshǒu tuō tiānlǐ sānjiāo - Two hands support heaven, regulating the San Jiao,2 - 左右开弓似射雕， Zuǒyòukāigōng shì shè diāo - Left and right draw the bow to shoot the golden eagle,3 - 调理脾胃须单举， Tiáolǐ píwèi xū dān jǔ - Taking care of the spleen and stomach, lifting just one hand,4 - 五劳七伤往后瞧； Wǔ láo qī shāng wǎng hòu qiáo - Seeing the five toils and seven injuries behind you;5 - 摇头摆尾去心火， Yáotóubǎiwěi qù xīn huǒ - Shake the head and wag the tail to eliminate heart fire,6 - 背后七颠百病消， Bèihòu qī diān bǎi bìng xiāo - Behind the back dispel the seven inversions and hundred illnesses,7 - 攒拳怒目增力气， Zǎn quán nùmù zēng lìqì - Make a fist and with glaring eyes increase your power and Qi,8 - 两手攀足固肾腰。 Liǎngshǒu pān zú gù shèn yāo - Two hands climb the legs, strengthening the kidneys and waist.The Baduanjin qigong(八段錦) is one of the most common forms of Chinese qigong used as exercise. Variously translated as Eight Pieces of Brocade, Eight-Section Brocade, Eight Silken Movements or Eight Silk Weaving, the name of the form generally refers to how the eight individual movements of the form characterize and impart a silken quality (like that of a piece of brocade) to the body and its energy. The Baduanjin is primarily designated as a form of medical qigong, meant to improve health. This is in contrast to religious or martial forms of qigong. However, this categorization does not preclude the form's use by martial artists as a supplementary exercise, and this practice is frequent.This exercise is mentioned in several encyclopedias originating from the Song Dynasty. The Pivot of the Way (Dao Shi, c. 1150) describes an archaic form of this qigong. The Ten Compilations on Cultivating Perfection (Xiuzhen shi-shu, c. 1300) features illustrations of all eight movements. The same work assigns the creation of this exercise to two of the Eight Immortals, namely Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin.The exercise was later expanded from eight to twelve movements over the centuries and was described in the boxing manual Illustrated Exposition of Internal Techniques (1882) by Wang Zuyuan, a famed practitioner of the Sinew Changing Classic set.Nineteenth century sources attribute the style to semi-legendary Chinese folk hero General Yue Fei, and describe it as being created as a form of exercise for his soldiers. The legend states he taught the exercise to his men to help keep their bodies strong and well-prepared for battle. Martial historian Prof. Meir Shahar notes Yue's mention as a lineage master in the second preface of the Sinew Changing Classic manual (1624) is the reason why he was attributed as the creator of Baduanjin qigong.#qigong #baduanjin #wudang
Tai he Quan 太和拳 The Ancient Wudang Fist Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-27 | Tai He Quan 太和拳 means "Supreme harmony Fist". It is one of the most ancient and uniquely "Wudang" forms in the San Fen Pai 三丰派 sect of Wudang. It can be traced back centuries to Ming Le Zhenren 明了真人.The form in this video is taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang of Wudang.Tai He Quan is interesting, in that it is related to Taiji 太极拳 (Tai Chi), but it also embodies elements of other styles such as Bagua Zhang.It's a short form, but very deep and profound. One that has a lot to offer even with years of practice.Please check out the names of all of the movements below. They are amongst the most sublime and poetic of all Martial Arts forms.If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to see more.If you'd like to learn more about Wudang in Canada, check out:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to learn the Wudang Arts in China, please visit:http://www.wudangwushu.comThe movements of this form are:1 - 预备式 - yu bei shi - Prepare Form2 - 混沌初开 - hun dun chū kāi - Chaos begins3 - 分判天地 - fēn pan tiān di - Divide and discriminate into Heaven and Earth4 - 旋转太极 - xuan zhuăn tai ji - Gyrate into the Taiji5 - 扭转乾坤 - niŭ zhuăn qian kūn - Qian (☰) and Kun (☷) reverse their course6 - 分开两仪 - fēn kāi liăng yi - Separate into the two extremes (Liangyi)7 - 巧化阴阳 - qiǎo hua yīn yang - Yin and Yang skillfully transform8 - 天地合一 - tiān di he yī - Heaven and earth unite9 - 雷火炼殿 - lei huǒ lian dian - Lightning tempers the palace10 - 左开玄门 - zuǒ kāi xuan men - Left dark gate opens11 - 右开玄门 - you kāi xuan men - Right dark gate opens12 - 一柱警开 - yī zhu jǐng kāi - Vigilant pillar opens up13 - 狮子峰 - shī zi fēng - Lion summit14 - 狮子滚绣球 - shī zi gǔn xiu qiu - Lion plays with an embroidered ball15 - 金蛇缠柳 - jīn she chan liǔ - Golden snake winds around the willow16 - 黑虎巡山 - hēi hǔ xun shān - Black tiger patrols the mountain17 - 天鹅展翅 - tiān e zhǎn chi - Swan spreads its wings18 - 倒撞金钟 - dǎo zhuang jīn zhōng - Go down into the golden bell19 - 五龙捧圣 - wǔ long pěng sheng - Five dragons exalt the sage20 - 海马吐雾 - hǎi mǎ tǔ wu - Sea horse spits out mist21 - 金龟摆头 - jīn guī bǎi tou - Golden tortoise sways his head22 - 天柱峰 - tiān zhu fēng - Heavenly peak23 - 运转八卦 - yun zhuan bā gua - Eight trigrams revolve24 - 回归太极 - hui guī tai ji - The Taiji regresses25 - 收势 - shōu shi - Gather power
Training Kung Fu in the Remote Wilderness | Getting Back to Nature and the Dao Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-24 | Your Martial Arts training improves greatly when you make it personal.This is is first in a series of outdoor training/experience videos that I'm making.I filmed this at a remote, secret wilderness location that I have been travelling to for about 35 years. I come here to experience nature, train Kung Fu there and learn more about myself.It is really the most profound Martial Arts experience you can achieve. So much more deep than training just in the gym or a dojo.Let me know in the comments if you've had the chance to train outdoors in the wild and what it was like.If you enjoyed the video, please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to see more.To learn more about the Martial Arts in this video, check out:http://www.wudangtoronto.comandhttp://www.ironandsilk.com
Wudang Group Straight Sword - Wudang Jian - 武当山剑 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-20 | The weapon showcased in this video is the Chinese Straight Sword or Jian - 剑It was known as a gentleman’s weapon. While, Shaolin is famous for the staff, Wudang is famous for the sword.I filmed this performance of the sword form up on Wudang Mountain in China at a hidden school across from the Purple Heaven Temple. We were invited that day to participate in a private demo for some European VIP tourists.It was a beautiful day and the demo was a lot of fun to watch and film.This is a group set featuring 4 students synchronizing their movements.If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!I have a longer VLOG about my trip up the mountain that day and my time at Purple Heaven Temple. Check out the video here:youtu.be/eXXH5p0SGzMLet me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.If you would like to more about Wudang Kung Fu:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train Kung Fu in the Wudang Mountains in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comHere is more detail about the swordThe jian (pronunciation [tɕjɛ̂n]（劍）, English approximation: /dʒjɛn/ jyehn) is a double-edged straight sword used during the last 2,500 years in China. The first Chinese sources that mention the jian date to the 7th century BCE, during the Spring and Autumn period; one of the earliest specimens being the Sword of Goujian. Historical one-handed versions have blades varying from 45 to 80 centimeters (18 to 31 inches) in length. The weight of an average sword of 70-centimetre (28-inch) blade-length would be in a range of approximately 700 to 900 grams (1.5 to 2 pounds). There are also larger two-handed versions used for training by many styles of Chinese martial arts.Professional jian practitioners are referred to as jianke (Chinese: 剑客; pinyin: jiànkè; lit. 'sword guests' or "swordsmen"; a term dating from the Han dynasty).In Chinese folklore, it is known as "The Gentleman of Weapons" and is considered one of the four major weapons, along with the Gun (staff), Qiang (spear), and the Dao (sabre). These swords are also sometimes referred to as taijijian or "tai chi swords", reflecting their current use as training weapons for taijiquan practitioners, though there were no historical jian types created specifically for taijiquan.A guard or hilt protects the hand from an opposing blade. Guard shapes varied, but often had short wings or lobes pointing either forward or backward, the latter sometimes having an “ace of spades” appearance. Early jian often had very small, simple guards. From the Song and Ming periods onward guards could feature zoomorphic shapes, or have crossbars and quillons. A minority of jian featured the disc-shaped guards associated with dao.The jian’s hilt can accommodate the grip of both hands or one hand plus two or three fingers of the other hand. Two-handed jiàn of up to 1.6 meters (63 inches) in length, known as shuangshou jian, existed but were not as common as the one-handed version. The longer two-handed handle could be used as a lever to lock the opponent's arm if necessary. Grips are usually of fluted wood or covered in rayskin, with a minority being wrapped with cord.Sometimes a tassel is attached to the hilt. During the Ming Dynasty these were usually passed through an openwork pommel, and in the Qing through a hole in the grip itself; modern swords usually attach the tassel to the end of the pommel. Historically these were likely used as lanyards, allowing the wielder to retain the sword in combat. There are some sword forms which utilize the tassel as an integral part of their swordsmanship style (sometimes offensively), while other schools dispense with sword tassels entirely. The movement of the tassel may have served to distract opponents, and some schools further claim that metal wires or thin silk cords were once worked into the tassels for impairing vision and causing bleeding when swept across the face. The tassel's use now is primarily decorative.Today many Chinese martial arts such as taijiquan and their martial artists still train extensively with jian and expertise in its techniques is said by many of them to be the highest physical expression of their kung fu. Famous jian forms include Sancai Jian (三才劍), Kunwu Jian (崑吾劍), Wudang Xuanmen Jian (武當玄門劍), and Taijijian (太極劍). Most jian today are flexible tai-chi or wushu jian used mainly for ceremonial or performance purposes and not for actual combat. These swords have extremely thin blades or a high degree of flexibility compared to historical battlefield quality jian, properties intended to add auditory and visual appeal to a wushu performance. These same properties render them unsuitable for historically accurate combat.
Real Fighting Kung Fu Master Interview | Pan Qing Fu | 潘清福 | The Real Iron Fist Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-17 | This is the 5th in a series covering advice from Pan Qing Fu - 潘清福 that he handed down to me over the years. Please subscribe and like the video and drop me a comment so I know to make more.Have you ever wondered how an “Old School” Master gained his skill and fame?Today I share a rare glimpse into the life of one of the last of the old generation of Chinese Kung Fu Masters. Grandmaster Pan gave me this footage that was shot as part of a documentary called Secrets of the Warrior’s Power on Discovery Channel. Most of the footage didn’t make it into the show. Here he shares some personal stories about his tough childhood, his fights, how and why he started training “Iron Fist” and more.Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu was a legendary Old School Kung Fu Master.I trained with him for many years, so I decided to share some of his stories, anecdotes and sayings about his Kung Fu philosophies.If you like these stories from this Old Master, please like and subscribe for more videos.To learn more about Grandmaster Pan and his training go to:http://www.grandmasterpan.comThanks to @ZenDragonYoutubeChannel for encouraging me to film this video series. Check out the great content on his channel. youtube.com/c/ZenDragonYoutubeChannelIf you would like to watch the Secrets of the Warrior's Power Video, here is the link:youtu.be/0xWnHxbt0Qw"Waroxe - I'm Free" is under a Free To Use YouTube license / lesvideodewaroxe Music powered by BreakingCopyright: • 🇨🇳 Chinese Electronic Music [Copyright Free Music]Song: Waroxe - I'm FreeLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0youtube.com/user/LesvideodeWaroxeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: (search “BreakingCopyright” on YouTube)
Sunrise Qigong | Do this every morning | Wudang Wuxing Qigong at Playa Langosta, Costa Rica 武当五形气功 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-15 | This is the Wudang Qigong form taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang at his school in China. It is called Five Animals Qigong (Wǔ xíng qìgōng) and in Chinese it is written - 武当五形气功。This is filmed in Costa Rica at Playa Langosta at sunrise.This is the perfect morning routine to do just when you wake up. The stretching and deep breathing will energize you for the rest of your day.When training Qigong, focus on the stillness during each pose and breathe deeply to the belly (dantian) with diaphragm breathing. At the end of each pose, be still and breathe deeply examining your body for any tension that still exists and focus on relaxing that area.This is the best time to focus on yourself and by concentrating only on the movements, you can push all of your stressful thoughts away. Allow yourself to focus strictly on your body and let your mind relax and rest.Feel free to follow along with the movements. When practicing on your own, try to do it 3 times on each side and breathe deeply 3 to 5 times when the posture is still during the movement and between each animal movement.To learn more about Wudang in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you want to learn more about Wudang in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comThe names of all of the movements in English and Chinese are:五形气功 - Wǔ xíng qìgōng0 - 起式 Qǐ shì - The Beginning1 - 龙形 Lóng Xíng - Dragon2 - 虎形 Hǔ Xíng - Tiger3 -豹形 Bào Xíng - Leopard4 - 蛇形 Shé Xíng - Snake5 - 鹤形 Hè Xíng - Crane
Better than Tai Chi? Group Wudang Tai Yi Wu Xing Quan in China - 武当太乙五行拳 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-13 | Wudang is a very interesting form. When I first started training in Wudang, I wanted to continue the weapons training that Master Pan Qing Fu began with me. Master Yuan Xiu Gang of Wudang said, with my experience, I should continue with weapons, but he really wanted me to learn this form. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to slow things down, it seemed so “Tai Chi like” and I wasn’t sure I wanted to do that. However, once I started training this, I realized how deep it was and it became one of the most favourite things I’ve ever trained. I now practice this on a daily basis.Demonstrated in Wudang China by coach Ming Chao 明超 and David Ballantyne 大卫. I filmed this one day after I learned the form. It was amazing to focus on this so deeply for a few weeks.To learn more about Wudang in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comTo learn more about Wudang KungFu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn about Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu and his Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.ironandsilk.comHere is some more information about TaiYi WuXing Quan, Wudang Five Element Fist:Wudang Taiji is created from combining Yin and Yang. TaiYi or LiangYi forms are created by separating Yin and Yang. These forms have explosive elements to them called 'fajin".Taiyi Wuxing Quan (Taiyi Five Element Form) includes 25 groups & 81 movements. This is an important school of Wudang internal work. The main contents of the Taiyi practice are somewhat similar to that of Wudang Taiji (tai Chi). Taiyi Wuxing Quan was founded by Master Shou Xing, who was of the Longmen (Dragon Gate) School of Wudang Daoism in the Ming Dynasty. The principles of this Taiyi Wuxing Quan are based on Yin Yang & the Five Elements. This form is highly influenced by the Five-Animal Form of Hua Tuo, a famous doctor from the Han Dynasty. Taiyi Wuxing Quan also heavily relies on regulated breathing, striking and defense.When practicing this form, the internal practice becomes more important than physical strength. The body has circular motion & moves slowly, smoothly & naturally. Movements of WuDang TaiYi WuXing Quan1. Origin of chi; Reverse Heaven and Earth (opening)2. White Ape Comes out of its Cave; Two Peaks Bow to the Sun3. Rein in at the Top; Lift the Cloud Under the Sea4. Dragon in Confusion; the Thunder Chops the Mountain5. Rhinoceros Looks at the Moon; Turn Around to support Heaven6. Dark Lion Embraces the Ball; Springs from Nian Ting7. Leopard Raises its head; Surprising the whole World8. Roc Spreads its Wings; All the Beasts are Panic Stricken9. Spotted Deer Picks the Herbal Medicine and Lowers its Head To Drink in the Stream10. Yellow Serpent at the water’s Mouth Provokes the Great Beasts11. Capers Rolls About; Waves Rushes to the Heaven12. Hawk Searches for the Mountain and Catches the Chickens 13. Eagle Flying in the Air and Dancing14. Alchemy Overturns the Fire; Golden Monkey Steals the Fruit15. Whale and Crocodile Reach the Moon; The Sea is Calm16. Black Bear Turns its Palm and Surprises the Whole Forest17. Slip out of a Predicament like a Cicada Sleuthing its Skin; Drunkard Lays in the Pond18. Magpie Perches on the Branch and Stands on the Moss19. Dragon Returns to the Sea; Keep Calm in the Inner World20. Wild Horse Shakes its Main and its Fear Character Increases21. Mysterious Monkey Returns to the Cave and Keeps “Tranquil”22. Colorful Phoenix is in the Air and all the Birds Sing23. Crouching Tiger lies on the Sacrifice Platform On Guard24. Yuan Shou Ye, who was incorrupt, Created it25. Combine the Stationary and Motion; Reverse the Heaven and Earth (closing)
Wudang 8 Immortal Staff & Sword weapons forms in China - 武当八仙棍 - 武当八仙剑 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-11 | Wudang Kung Fu has a few forms based on the Daoist (Taoist) 8 Immortals. These are legendary figures that have achieved immortality by becoming enlightened by the Dao 道.These forms try to embody the spirit or feeling of each immortal in differing movements or sections of the form. So, along with the training, self cultivation and martial aspects of each form, it also is a way to pay homage to the culture and history of Daoism.This is filmed after our afternoon training and the coaches and students are unwinding before dinner. Two of the coaches, one of who was my main coach - Ming Chao 明超, egged each other on to do two 8 Immortals forms on the spot, 8 Immortal Staff 八仙棍 (Bāxiān gùn) and 8 Immortal sword 八仙剑 (Bāxiān jiàn). I love the playful informal nature of these times at Wudang when we train. Usually, when we’re performing or competing, it’s fairly serious, so it’s nice to remind ourselves that we train Martial Arts because we like it and it’s fun!The Immortals are:- He Xiangu (何仙姑), generally seen as the only female of the group, often depicted holding a lotus flower.- Cao Guojiu (曹國舅), related to a Song dynasty emperor before he became an immortal.- Li Tieguai (李鐵拐), considered to be mentally disturbed and associated with medicine and easing the suffering of the sick and needy,[1] identified by his iron crutch and Calabash bottle.[2]- Lan Caihe (藍采和), an immortal of ambiguous gender considered the patron of florists[3][4] and gardeners.[5]- Lü Dongbin (呂洞賓), a scholar and poet considered to be the leader of the Eight Immortals.- Han Xiangzi (韓湘子), a flute artist.- Zhang Guolao (張果老), a fangshi associated with old age.- Zhongli Quan (鍾離權), associated with death and the power to create silver and gold, often depicted holding a fan.A while back, I made a video talking a bit about the 8 Immortals and showcasing serious performances of these forms. You can watch that here:youtu.be/LbmVQXFJ8FcLet me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.If you would like to more about Wudang Kung Fu:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train Kung Fu in the Wudang Mountains in China:http://www.wudangwushu.com
Wudang Mountain Chun Qiu Dadao - 春秋大刀 - Chūnqiū dàdāo Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-08 | The weapon showcased in this video is the Chung Qiu Dadao (春秋大刀 - Chūnqiū dàdāo). This means Spring Autumn Broadsword (or Big Sword). It’s also often called the Pudao 朴刀 (or sometimes podao)I filmed the first performance of the Dadao form up on Wudang Mountain in China at a hidden school across from the Purple Heaven Temple. We were invited that day to participate in a private demo for some European VIP tourists.It was a beautiful day and the demo was a lot of fun to watch and film.The second form was filmed during our weekly performance day at the school. We perform for the other students and master Yuan and get his feedback.If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!I have a longer VLOG about my trip up the mountain that day and my time at Purple Heaven Temple. Check out the video here:youtu.be/eXXH5p0SGzMLet me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.If you would like to more about Wudang Kung Fu:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train Kung Fu in the Wudang Mountains in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comHere is more detail about the formChungQiu DaDao (Spring & Autumn Broadsword) includes 48 postures. The broadsword is related to the courage of a tiger. The main movements for this form are cutting, upper cutting, wiping, patting and so on. When practiced, the broadsword moves with the body. Each posture is fierce, full of force & steady.
So you think your Martial Art is Special? Tell me what it is! Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-03 | This is the 4th in a series covering advice from Pan Qing Fu that he handed down to me over the years. Please subscribe and like the video and drop me a comment so I know to make more.What exactly is special about the Martial Art that each of us practices? Master Pan gave me two great quotes that illustrate what drives us to each of the martial Arts we practice and what works and doesn't work for each of them.Today I go over a lot of history and perspective Master Pan gave me about how to have a critical look and overview of each Martial Art that i come into contact with. This is why you won't ever find my criticizing your Martial Art, and why it's a lesson on why you shouldn't judge other Martial Arts too quickly.This is a way to look outside of your practice. It's one of his important sayings to help your training so you can get the most out of your specific martial arts practice. He told me a number of times to fight an opponent using his/her weaknesses. Today, I'll talk about one of the body's major weaknesses you can use on any opponent.Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu was a legendary Old School Kung Fu Master.I trained with him for many years, so I decided to share some of his stories, anecdotes and sayings about his Kung Fu philosophies.If you like these stories from this Old Master, please like and subscribe for more videos.To learn more about Grandmaster Pan and his training go to:http://www.grandmasterpan.comTo learn more about where this was filmed and the great Shaolin Training done there check out:http://www.stqitoronto.comThanks to @Zen-Dragon for encouraging me to film this video series. Check out the great content on his channel. youtube.com/c/ZenDragonYoutubeChannelMusic:Song: Waroxe - I'm FreeLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0youtube.com/user/LesvideodeWaroxeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: (search “BreakingCopyright” on YouTube)
Wudang Mountain Kung Fu Broadsword - xuán gōng dāo - 武当武术玄功刀 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-10-02 | I filmed this up on Wudang Mountain in China at a hidden school across from the Purple Heaven Temple.We were invited that day to participate in a private demo for some European VIP tourists.It was a beautiful day and the demo was a lot of fun to watch and film.If you enjoyed this video, please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!I have a longer VLOG about my trip up the mountain that day and my time at Purple Heaven Temple. Check out the video here:youtu.be/eXXH5p0SGzMLet me know in the comments what you think of this form and Kung Fu weapons forms in general. I’m interested to know your thoughts.If you would like to more about Wudang Kung Fu:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you would like to train Kung Fu in the Wudang Mountains in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comHere is more detail about the formXuangong Dao (Mystical Form Broadsword) includes 43 postures. This form belongs to the Wudang Xuangong School. The postures include cutting, sweeping, hooking, tangling, upper cutting and so on. When practiced, Xuangong Dao looks like a dragon rushing out of the water. Focused internal work for this form is extremely important.Qi shi: Get readyBai he liang chi: White crane spreads its wingsLong teng hu yue: Dragon rise and tigers leapLing guan zuo dian: Intelligent official sits in the hallJin mao bu shu: Golden cat catches miceLiu xing gan yue: The meteor chases the moonHei hu xun shan: Black bear patrols the mountainLing hou suo shen: Intelligent monkey contracts the bodyQing she chan liu: Dark snack coils around the willow treeZui xian jing jiu: The drunkard immortal proposes toastLan sao zuo you: Intercept and sweep from both sidesTou bu sao ti: Sweep the hoof swiftlyLi pi hua shan: Chop Hua shan Mountain forcefullyJin ji Du li: Golden pheasant stands on one legJin bu zhong ci: Forward step to thrustShuang pi lian huan: Chop with two hands continuallyYing feng xian hua: Present the flowers down the windShi zi tai tou: The lion raises its headTui chuang wang yue: Open the window to enjoy the moonLei huo lian dian: Exercise with big fire in the hallShun bu liao yi: Lift the edge of the cloths yieldinglyHe ming chong tian: The crane sounds and flies into the skyShang bu xuan feng: Step forward like tornadoHei hu shou shan: Black bear defends the mountainQing she chan liu: Dark snack coils around the willow treeBai he liang chi: White crane spreads its wingsFeng sao mei hua: Plum-blossom are scattered bu the windCaihe zhao jing: Lan Caihe looks at himself in the mirrorShou shi: Finishing form
Kung Fu Tiger Style - Wudang Fu Hu Quan - Taming the Tiger Fist - 武当武术伏虎拳 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-29 | In this video a young group of students is performing Wudang Taming the Tiger Fist - Fu Hu Quan - 武当武术伏虎拳It is an early, to intermediate level exercise with plenty of emphasis on balance, hand work and kicks. There are 65 movements in the form.Hand work is an extremely important component. It contains punching, grasping, pulling & upper cuts. Kicks include heel kick, side kick, sweep, roundhouse and backwards roundhouse. It is a well rounded form that allows for full body training.Thanks for watching! Please Like and Subscribe for more videos.Please let me know in the comments what you think of Kung Fu forms and this Tiger form. Have you trained anything like it before?To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.com
Kung Fu Training on a Lonely Beach in Costa Rica Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-25 | Training various Wudang weapons and fist forms in Costa Rica on Playa Langosta in Guanacaste province. In March 2020, I was in Costa Rica for 2 weeks and I thought it would be a good time to relax and get in some extra training before going to China to train more in April of 2020.COVID hit while I was there, and most of the tourists were evacuated. We couldn't change our flight out and almost got stuck there. Luckily our scheduled flight didn't get cancelled and ended up being the last one out of the country to go back to my home in Canada.The China trip got cancelled because of COVID too. I've been missing Costa Rica and China, so I thought I would upload a bit of footage from an evening training session at sunset. With everyone gone, the beaches were deserted.If you'd like to learn more about Wudang Training in Canada check out:http://www.wudangtoronto.comTo lear more about my Master and my Training with him, please visit:http://www.granmasterpan.com
Wudang Kung Fu Weapons Fight - Spear vs Pudao Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-22 | Here is a weapons fighting video that I filmed in China one time when I was training Kung Fu there.I trained weapons for many years with Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu. One of the fighting forms he trained and performed with me many times was Spear vs. Pudao. In Wudang Pudao is called Dadao (big knife).If you would like to see me fighting Grandmaster Pan, check out this video:youtu.be/JgDq-gapHq0I was surprised and happy to see the same two weapons in a fighting form being trained and performed in Wudang. I didn’t know they had that as a tradition!This video shows three sets of students from most to least experienced performing the fight i our weekly school performance and evaluation. They’ve been training very hard and did great in the performance. They will only get better I’m sure.Thanks for watching! Please Like and Subscribe for more videos.Please let me know in the comments what you think of Kung Fu fighting forms and this Spear vs. Pudao form.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.com
Defeat Your Opponent, use their weakness in Kung Fu & Other Martial Arts - Wisdom of Pan Qing Fu 潘清福 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-09 | This is the 3rd in a series covering advice from Pan Qing Fu that he handed down to me over the years. Please subscribe and like the video and drop me a comment so I know to make more.How do you become more unbeatable, faster, more accurate in your Martial Arts practice? Whether it's Kung Fu, Karate, BJJ, MMA, Tai Chi, Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu had a lot of advice to give to help you to achieve your best form.Today I go over one of his important sayings to help your training so you can get the most out of your specific martial arts practice. He told me a number of times to fight an opponent using his/her weaknesses. Today, I'll talk about one of the body's major weaknesses you can use on any opponent.Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu was a legendary Old School Kung Fu Master.I trained with him for many years, so I decided to share some of his stories, anecdotes and sayings about his Kung Fu philosophies.If you like these stories from this Old Master, please like and subscribe for more videos.To learn more about Grandmaster Pan and his training go to:http://www.grandmasterpan.comTo learn more about where this was filmed and the great Shaolin Training done there check out:http://www.stqitoronto.comThanks to @Zen-Dragon for encouraging me to film this video series. Check out the great content on his channel. youtube.com/c/ZenDragonYoutubeChannelMusic:Song: Waroxe - I'm FreeLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0youtube.com/user/LesvideodeWaroxeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: (search “BreakingCopyright” on YouTube)
Tai Chi Sword 32 in the snow - 三十二式 太極劍 - Yang Taiji Jian 32 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-04 | This is Yang Style Tai Chi Straight Sword 32 as taught to me by my master, Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu 潘清福.He taught me mainly "hard" Kung Fu fighting styles and weapons. However, he said we should be made of both Iron and Silk. Hence, he always wanted me to know some of the "softer" Martial Arts from China.This is a pretty well known for called Yang Style Tai Chi Sword 32. In Chinese it is written 三十二式 太極劍 (Sānshí'èr shì tàijí jiàn).When Grandmaster Pan was teaching it to me, he just called it "International Tai Chi Sword". I think he called it that because this style was standardized at some point and is used in Tai Chi competitions. I believe it originated from Yang Style Tai Chi Sword.There are many forms of Tai Chi sword within Yang and the other Tai Chi styles such as Chen etc.Now that Grandmaster Pan has passed away, I've been travelling to China and training with a Wudang Kung Fu Master, Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚. He teaches a Wudang Tai Chi Sword form from the San Feng Pai Lineage 武当三丰派. I hope to have a video of that form up on this channel soon!If you'd like to learn more about Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu and the Kung Fu Tai Chi and weapons teachings he passed down to me as his disciple, please visit:http://www.grandmasterpan.comIf you'd like to learn more about Wudang Kungfu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Daoist philosophy, please visit:http://www.wudangtoronto.comLike many forms, the Tai Chi 32 for is named this way because there are 32 movements in the form. Here is a list of all of the movements:Taijijian 32 sword form Movements (三十二式 太極劍)1. Point Sword with Feet Together (并步点剑) - Beginning(起势)2. Stand on One Leg and Thrust (独立反刺)3. Sweep Sword in Crouch (仆步横掃)4. Carry Sword to the Right (向右平带)5. Carry Sword to the Left (向左平带)6. Stand on One Leg and Cut with Armswing (独立掄劈)7. Step Back and Withdraw Sword (退步回抽)8. Stand on One Leg and Thrust (独立上刺)9. Plunge Sword Downward in Empty Stance (虚步下截)10. Thrust in Left Bow Stance (左弓步刺)11. Turn Round and Carry Sword (转身斜带)12. Retreat and Carry Sword (缩身斜带)13. Lift Knee and Hold Sword with Both Hands (提膝捧剑)14. Hop and Thrust (跳步平刺)15. Swing Up Sword in Left Empty Stance (左虚步撩)16. Swing Up Sword in Right Bow Stance (右弓步撩)17. Turn Round and Withdraw Sword (转身回抽)18. Thrust with Feet Together (并步平刺)19. Parry in Left Bow Stance (左弓步攔)20. Parry in Right Bow Stance (右弓步攔)21. Parry in Left Bow Stance (左弓步攔)22. Step Forward and Plunge Backward (弓步反刺）23. Turn Round to Cut (反身回劈)24. Point Sword in Right Empty Stance (虚步点剑)25. Stand on One Leg and Hold Sword Level (独立平托)26. Cut in Bow Stance (弓步挂劈 )27. Cut with Armswing in Empty Stance (虚步掄劈)28. Step Back to Strike (撤步反擊)29. Step Forward to Thrust (进步平刺)30. Withdraw Sword in T-Step (丁步回抽)31. Circle Sword Horizontally (旋转平抹)32. Thrust Forward in Bow Stance (弓步直刺) - Closing Form(收势)
Wudang Tai Chi 28 in the Snow - 武当太极拳二十八 - Wudang Taiji Quan 28 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-03 | This is the Wudang Tai Ci (Taiji) short form taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang at his school in China. It is called Wudang Taiji Quan 28 (Wǔdāng tàijí quán èrshíbā) and in Chinese it is written - 武当太极拳二十八. This is filmed in a winter snowstorm during my morning practice.Tai Chi is slow and gentle, but it can heat the body up quite a bit. While it is soft, you are controlling the muscles and trying to maintain an "inner hardness" or strength. This allows it to be more rigorous than it looks like it is and can help with conditioning the muscles quite a bit.In the winter, I can't practice faster Kung Fu outside when there is a lot of snow on the ground as easily, because of the speed, jumps, and spins etc., I can slip and fall. With Tai Chi, outside practice is possible because it's slow, but also because one of the goals is to ground the body and have stable stance and base to all of the movements.This is a portion of the form. If you would like to see the full version that I filmed in China, you can check this video:youtu.be/nsewAfECEDgIf you want to learn more about Wudang in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
Daoist Kung Fu Master answers your questions | Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2021-09-02 | This is Part Five of a lecture on Cultivating Health from Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 a Wudang Daoist (Taoist) Priest, Kung Fu Master and 15th Generation Wudang San Feng Pai lineage holder (Daoist name: Shi Mao).Maintaining good health and a strong immune system is critical especially with the recent Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020 and 2021.In this series he covers:Part 1 - His history with Kung Fu, Wudang internal Arts and how he cured his Rheumatism through training and Meditationyoutu.be/hXo3MEI-X00Part 2 - Eating for Health Cultivationyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 3 - Sleeping strategies to maximize rest and healthyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 4 - Training and behavingyoutu.be/nmUC7M5ZAKcPart 5 - Questions and Answers from his studentsyoutu.be/OGHWpE6b1UgIn this video, Master Yuan answers students questions after his lecture. He is extremely honest, forthcoming, generous and self analytical in his answers. Through his answers, he touches on coming to understand the self, acting according to one's inherent nature and attaining balance in life.He shares personal thoughts about what brought him to his path in life and how he has and plans to continue his journey to understand the Dao.This is an amazing view into the life of someone who has dedicated himself to Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Health Cultivation and has decided to share it with his students and the world to help others.This is from a previous video I shot while training in China with Master Yuan. The video was long and the quality poor. I’ve tried to edit it into more digestible sections and I’ve tried to clean up the video quality and the audio quality and levels as best as I could.The video is in English, but I also added English Subtitles in case that will help it be more clear.This was shot on a poor camera in poor lighting with a poor microphone. So, my apologies for the quality, but I hope the subject matter is still interesting and helpful to you.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
Winter Wudang 5 Animals Qigong in the Snow - Wuxing Qigong - 武当五形气功 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-12-08 | This is the Wudang Qigong form taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang at his school in China. It is called Five Animals Qigong (Wǔ xíng qìgōng) and in Chinese it is written - 武当五形气功。This is filmed in a winter snowstorm during my morning practice.Qigong heats up the body quite a bit eventhough the movements are gentle and slow. It is a very different experience to train it in snowy winter conditions.When training Qigong, focus on the stillness during each pose and breathe deeply to the belly (dantian) with diaphragm breathing. At the end of each pose, be still and breathe deeply examining your body for any tension that still exists and focus on relaxing that area.I find that I can really “zone out” during practice and forget where I am. That is the whole point, to allow you to focus strictly on your body and let you mind relax and rest.Feel free to follow along with the movements. When practicing on your own, try to do it 3 times on each side and breathe deeply 3 to 5 times when the posture is still during the movement and at the end of the movement.To learn more about Wudang in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comIf you want to learn more about Wudang in China:http://www.wudangwushu.com
Daoist Strategies to improve your Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong Training | Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-12-05 | This is Part Four of a lecture on Cultivating Health from Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 a Wudang Daoist (Taoist) Priest, Kung Fu Master and 15th Generation Wudang San Feng Pai lineage holder (Daoist name: Shi Mao).Maintaining good health and a strong immune system is critical especially with the recent Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020.In this series he covers:Part 1 - His history with Kung Fu, Wudang internal Arts and how he cured his Rheumatism through training and Meditationyoutu.be/hXo3MEI-X00Part 2 - Eating for Health Cultivationyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 3 - Sleeping strategies to maximize rest and healthyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 4 - Training and behavingPart 5 - Questions and Answers from his studentsyoutu.be/OGHWpE6b1UgIn this video, Master Yuan covers what you need to do to get the most out of your training. If you are training Kung Fu or any other Martial Art, if you do Tai Chi, if you practice Qigong there are great tips in here. These are strategies the Daoists (Taoists) use for better quality training and how to get the best results for the time that you put in. He also covers the role of rest and how certain kinds of rest will contribute or hinder your training. He also covers the Daoist approach to Self-Defence, asking “what are you trying to get from Self Defence?”He shares anecdotes, humorous stories and concrete daily advice on how to improve your health and your life through your training, using examples from the Wudang 5 Animal Qigong form.This is an amazing view into the life of someone who has dedicated himself to Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Health Cultivation and has decided to share it with his students and the world to help others.This is from a previous video I shot while training in China with Master Yuan. The video was long and the quality poor. I’ve tried to edit it into more digestible sections and I’ve tried to clean up the video quality and the audio quality and levels as best as I could.The video is in English, but I also added English Subtitles in case that will help it be more clear.This was shot on a poor camera in poor lighting with a poor microphone. So, my apologies for the quality, but I hope the subject matter is still interesting and helpful to you.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comhttp://bit.ly/2MJjaK2
Kung Fu Long Sword 1970s - Pan Qing Fu 潘清福 - Shuangshou Jian-双手剑 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-12-02 | Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu - 潘清福 - performing his most favourite weapon, the Double Handed Chinese Long Straight Sword. Along with his “Iron Fist” he was very famous for his skill with this weapon.It’s very rare to see it used and even more rare to find someone who could teach it. Pan’s good friend and co-star in the Movie “Shaolin Temple”, Yu Cheng Hui also was famous for this sword, however he created a Mantis style influenced version of it. When I asked Grandmaster Pan what style he practiced, he just said “Northern Style”.This is a very special video and style to him. Other than when he performed it publicly in China, he essentially kept this and the other videos of him private until his death. He shared this and the others with me once or twice a year during special celebrations like his birthday or Christmas. I would look forward for months until the next time I could see them.Pan was one of the last true old school fighting masters. He was an important contributor to today's "Kung Fu" and also one of the pioneers of what became today's performance "Wushu". He rooted all of his styles and movements in real fighting and fought in the ring and on streets along with his forms training and innovation.He passed away in 2017, a true martial artist, experienced in the culture, art and combat aspects of Chinese Kung Fu.I'm proud that he was my Master for almost 30 years and I'm grateful to be his disciple.For more information: http://www.grandmasterpan.com
Kung Fu Fighting Fist 1960s - Pan Qing Fu 潘清福 - INTENSE Speed - Fanzi Quan 翻子拳 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-11-30 | Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu - 潘清福 - performing what he told me was Kung Fu "Fighting Fist". I'm not sure he could translate it into the correct English to name the form. If you know what it is called, please let me know in the comments!*Update* - A kind contributor has told be that this is Fanzi Quan - 翻子拳. Thanks very much for letting me know!This video is not sped up. His speed and power especially for these early martial arts is incredible. I think we are seeing one of the fastest fighters at this time.Pan was one of the last true old school fighting masters. He was an important contributor to today's "Kung Fu" and also one of the pioneers of what became today's performance "Wushu". He rooted all of his styles and movements in real fighting and fought in the ring and on streets along with his forms training and innovation.He passed away in 2017, a true martial artist, experienced in the culture, art and combat aspects of Chinese Kung Fu.I'm proud that he was my Master for almost 30 years and I'm grateful to be his disciple.For more information: http://www.grandmasterpan.com
1950s Double Tornado Kick on ONE Leg! Pan Qing Fu - 潘清福 - ORIGINAL Kung Fu Tricking Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-11-27 | Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu - 潘清福 - performing double tornado kicks on ONE leg - in China in the early 1950s. Sometimes this kick is also called a Windmill Kick.He was pretty proud of this video. He would play it for me a couple of times a year, usually at Christmas or other celebrations, like his anniversary of coming to Canada.Today we see some fantastic kicks in today's martial arts and new sports like "tricking". It's amazing to see this level of athleticism and kick difficulty back in the early 50s. Pan was a true pioneer.Pan was one of the last true old school fighting masters. He was an important contributor to today's "Kung Fu" and also one of the pioneers of what became today's performance "Wushu". He rooted all of his styles and movements in real fighting and fought in the ring and on streets along with his forms training and innovation.He passed away in 2017, a true martial artist, experienced in the culture, art and combat aspects of Chinese Kung Fu.I'm proud that he was my Master for almost 30 years and I'm grateful to be his disciple.For more information: http://www.grandmasterpan.com
Daoist Sleeping Advice for Health Cultivation and Kung Fu-Tai Chi Training | Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-11-26 | This is Part Three of a lecture on Cultivating Health from Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 a Wudang Daoist (Taoist) Priest, Kung Fu Master and 15th Generation Wudang San Feng Pai lineage holder (Daoist name: Shi Mao).Maintaining good health and a strong immune system is critical especially with the recent Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020.In this series he covers:Part 1 - His history with Kung Fu, Wudang internal Arts and how he cured his Rheumatism through training and Meditationyoutu.be/hXo3MEI-X00Part 2 - Eating for Health Cultivationyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 3 - Sleeping strategies to maximize rest and healthyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 4 - Training and behavingyoutu.be/nmUC7M5ZAKcPart 5 - Questions and Answers from his studentsyoutu.be/OGHWpE6b1UgIn this video, Master Yuan talks about sleep needs. Strategies the Daoists (Taoists) use for better quality sleep, and how to solve sleeping problems. He also covers the role of meditation and how sleep improves meditation and how meditation improves sleep.He shares anecdotes, humorous stories and concrete daily advice on how to improve your health and your life as well as your Kung Fu or Tai Chi training through sleeping strategies and problem solving techniques.This is an amazing view into the life of someone who has dedicated himself to Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Health Cultivation and has decided to share it with his students and the world to help others.This is from a previous video I shot while training in China with Master Yuan. The video was long and the quality poor. I’ve tried to edit it into more digestible sections and I’ve tried to clean up the video quality and the audio quality and levels as best as I could.The video is in English, but I also added English Subtitles in case that will help it be more clear.This was shot on a poor camera in poor lighting with a poor microphone. So, my apologies for the quality, but I hope the subject matter is still interesting and helpful to you.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
Pan Qing Fu - Kung Fu Spear - 1950s - The ORIGINAL Qiangshu Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-11-25 | Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu - 潘清福 - performing the Kung Fu Spear - Qiangshu - 枪术 - in China in the early 1950s.Pan was one of the last true old school fighting masters. He was a contributor to today's "Kung Fu" and also one of the pioneers of what became today's performance "Wushu". He rooted all of his styles and movements in real fighting and fought in the ring and on streets along with his forms training and innovation.He passed away in 2017, a true martial artist, experienced in the culture, art and combat aspects of Chinese Kung Fu.I'm proud that he was my Master for almost 30 years and I'm grateful to be his disciple.For more information: http://www.grandmasterpan.com
Coronavirus Wudang Kung Fu Update - Training in China this year? 新型冠状病毒 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-02-11 | We are all concerned about the Novel Coronavirus in China.If you are interested or planning to train in Wudang it's concerning since Wudang is in Hubei province where the disease epicentre, Wuhan is located.Here are my thoughts on the situation and the training environment in Wudang at the moment.Thanks to my Kung Fu Sister Doline for a lot of updates and great information direct from Wudang. Follow her on Instagram for amazing Wudang images and more updates as the situation changes. instagram.com/daododoTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comhttp://bit.ly/2MJjaK2About 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus (more specifically, a coronavirus) identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in Wuhan, China. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have not had exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread is occurring. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people. The latest situation summary updates are available on CDC’s web page 2019 Novel Coronavirus, Wuhan, China.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.For more information:https://www.who.int
Daoist Secrets to Eating for Health Cultivation and Kung Fu-Tai Chi Training | Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-01-31 | This is Part Two of a lecture on Cultivating Health from Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 a Wudang Daoist (Taoist) Priest, Kung Fu Master and 15th Generation Wudang San Feng Pai lineage holder (Daoist name: Shi Mao).Maintaining good health and a strong immune system is critical especially with the recent Coronavirus Outbreak in January of 2020.In this series he covers:Part 1 - His history with Kung Fu, Wudang internal Arts and how he cured his Rheumatism through training and Meditationyoutu.be/hXo3MEI-X00Part 2 - Eating for Health Cultivationyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 3 - Sleeping strategies to maximize rest and healthyoutu.be/GyMyEVzi-6YPart 4 - Training and behavingyoutu.be/nmUC7M5ZAKcPart 5 - Questions and Answers from his studentsyoutu.be/OGHWpE6b1UgIn this second part he shares many secrets, tips and advice on how to eat with Health Cultivation in mind. The need and reasons for fasting.Also how to improve your digestion and processing of nutrients, lose weight and maintain lean muscular mass.He shares anecdotes, humorous stories and concrete daily advice on how to improve your health and your life as well as your Kung Fu or Tai Chi training through eating habits and strategies.This is an amazing view into the life of someone who has dedicated himself to Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Health Cultivation and has decided to share it with his students and the world to help others.This is from a previous video I shot while training in China with Master Yuan. The video was long and the quality poor. I’ve tried to edit it into more digestible sections and I’ve tried to clean up the video quality and the audio quality and levels as best as I could.The video is in English, but I also added English Subtitles in case that will help it be more clear.This was shot on a poor camera in poor lighting with a poor microphone. So, my apologies for the quality, but I hope the subject matter is still interesting and helpful to you.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
Winter Kung Fu Training in Canadian North Wilderness - Wudang Style | Brutal sub-zero training -15°c Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-01-19 | In the winter, it gets very cold here in Canada where I train. Usually, I train inside in our Kung Fu club and the local gym.But, we had a big snowstorm last night and today, so I couldn't resist training outside.I focused mostly on Wudang Da Dao - 武当大刀 - and Wudang Wu Xing Quan - 武当五行拳.It was freezing, but a lot of fun! minus 15°c, which is about 5°fTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
Daoist Kung Fu Master cures his ailments with Kung Fu and Qigong | Shares Training History in China Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-01-17 | This is Part One of a lecture on Cultivating Health from Master Yuan Xiu Gang 袁修刚 a Wudang Daoist (Taoist) Priest, Kung Fu Master and 15th Generation Wudang San Feng Pai lineage holder (Daoist name: Shi Mao).Maintaining good health and a strong immune system is critical especially with the recent Coronavirus Outbreak in January of 2020.In this series he covers:Part 1 - His history with Kung Fu, Wudang internal Arts and how he cured his Rheumatism through training and Meditationyoutu.be/hXo3MEI-X00Part 2 - Eating for Health Cultivationyoutu.be/4lGHP-FA3BEPart 3 - Sleeping strategies to maximize rest and healthPart 4 - Training and behavingPart 5 - Questions and Answers from his studentsIn this first part he shares how he began his Kung Fu studies as a child, how he contracted Rheumatsm and how he treated it by going to Wudang to live and train in the Daoist Martial Arts.This is an amazing view into the life of someone who has dedicated himself to Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong and Health Cultivation and then decided to share it with his students and the world to help others.This is from a previous video I shot while training in China with Master Yuan. The video was long and the quality poor. I’ve tried to edit it into more digestible sections and I’ve tried to clean up the video quality and the audio quality and levels as best as I could.The video is in English, but I also added English Subtitles in case that will help it be more clear.This was shot on a poor camera in poor lighting with a poor microphone. So, my apologies for the quality, but I hope the subject matter is still interesting and helpful to you.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comhttp://bit.ly/2MJjaK2
🗡 Wudang Kung Fu Broadsword - Xuan Gong Dao - 玄功刀 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-01-16 | This is a demonstration by a student of Wudang Xuan Gong Dao as taught at the Wudang Daoist Traditional Kungfu Academy in Wudang China by Master Yuan Xiu Gang.Xuan Gong Dao means “Mystical Form Broadsword”. This form has 43 movements. The broadsword (also sometimes called the Sabre) is a single handed weapon used differently than the straightsword (Jian 剑). It’s movements are open, with large slices and chopping motions along with hooking, trapping, upper cuts, hacking. It is focused on dismembering and killing the opponent. It is ferocious, like a tiger, but circular like a dragon. When done in the Wudang style, there is a focus on bringing internal energy and work into a style which typically looks like a very external form of Kung Fu.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comhttp://bit.ly/2MJjaK2
Tai Chi Sword Explained - Combat, Form, Philosophy, Training 太极剑 - 武当山 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2020-01-04 | This is a short documentary on Tai Chi Sword or Taiji Jian 太极剑 as practiced in the Wudang Mountains and taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang.We see some definition of the style and it's characteristics, fighting applications, combat strategy and some philosophy and training techniques. An emphasis on the use of softness to overcome hardness is demonstrated.I've translated the audio and added subtitles. They may not be perfect, but should give you a fairly accurate understanding of the dialogue.This is an amazing view into the life and practice in the Wudang Mountains in China.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comTai chi sword is known as the "king of the short range weapons" for Tai chi. At an overall length of about 3 feet, The double edged sword is a good tool to use to judge overall Tai chi proficiency of the player, as any mistakes in the tai chi movements are made visible in the tip of the blade.The sword is a natural amplifier, which consistently and impartially reflects the mistakes of its user.If the swordsman’s grip and cut are incorrect, his sword may wobble, or even ring. When the position of his wrist is wrong by one inch, the tip of the blade may be wrong by one foot.If his body movement is slightly incorrect, a good sword helps to make that obvious; with a tassel, even more so.The straight sword is a beautiful ancient weapon first mentioned in China's oldest written records. It is the weapon most associated with Tai Chi and with Taoism in general.The Sword has been used in China for the last 2500 years, gradually evolving from crudely constructed bronze swords to the more sophisticated steel ones of today.There are two types of straight sword. A bigger heavier sword called the martial sword (Wu Jian) or male sword (Xiong Jian) and had a sharp tip. tai chi sword 2The lighter shorter sword called the scholar sword (Wen Jian) or female sword (Ci Jian) had a slightly rounded tip.The martial sword was designed to be taken into battle but was not as practical in peace time, so the scholar sword was used instead as an everyday defense weapon."To practice the Tai Chi Sword correctly, the first thing a practitioner must be able to do is to have a flexible body and wrist so that the sword and the body will coordinate and move in unity. The second thing is that the intent should direct each movement so that all the movements have applications, speed and accuracy.The third thing is to have spirit and natural breathing in each movement. In usage, it also emphasizes the concepts of sticking and adhering, running and following. In summary, in order to practice the Tai Chi Sword correctly, a practitioner must execute all the movements in an even, soft, continuous and smooth manner.All the movements are initiated by the waist, controlled by the wrist, with the upper and lower parts of the body coordinated so that when one part of the body moves, all parts follow. When one part stops, all stop.Therefore, all the movements are very light, speedy, flexible, nimble and stable. People often describe these kinds of motions as like a "swimming dragon and flying phoenix."
Baji Quan Explained - Combat Applications and demonstrations by Wudang Kung Fu Master Yuan Xiu Gang Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-12-15 | This is a short documentary on Baji Quan as practiced in the Wudang Mountains and taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang.We see some definition of the style and it's characteristics, fighting applications, combat strategy and some history.I've translated the audio and added subtitles. They may not be perfect, but should give you a fairly accurate understanding of the dialogue.This is an amazing view into the life and practice in the Wudang Mountains in China.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com1. Brief introduction of Baji Quan The full name of Baji Quan is “Kaimen Bajiquan” or “Yueshan Bajiquan”. “Kaimen” means to break the defense of the opponent with 6 techniques of sparring. “Baji” means that the force can reach the extreme far of all directions. “Yueshan” comes from “Yueshan Temple” in Jiaozuo, Henan, where this style of kungfu origins. Baji Quan has a long history through hard research by descendants of every generation. Featuring its unique style and techniques, it has developed its own school and many famous Baji masters appear. Those masters have great influence to the circle of Chinese Wushu. The movements of Baji Quan are powerful and solid, simple but vigorous. Therefore, there’s a saying that “Taiji can rule the world for the civilian, and Baji can settle the world for the military”. 2. Main content of Baji Quan Baji Quan has 6 postures of preparation in sparring: butting, holding, rising, lifing, moving upward, twisting, and 8 typical movements: Yanwang san jiao shou, Menghu ying pashan, Yingmen san bugu, Yingfeng changyang shou, Huangying san baozhua, Bawang yingshejiang, Zuoyou ying kaimen, Lidi tongtian pao. Taolu (routine) includes Baji small posture, Baji Quan (i.e. Baji duijie), Liu zhoutou, Ganggong baji, Baji new posture, and Baji shuanggui, etc. The main weapons are Liuhe spear, Duizha daliuhe. The force techniques are bursting, shaking, tu, kicking, ai, poking, pressing, leaning, striking force and twisting force. Movements are simple, long and short, it is characterized by fast and powerful force, outstanding striking, frequent use of elbow techniques and stable lower body. The single-hand of Baji duijie is called “Baji Quan”. There are 42 styles. The main fist postures are Dading elbow, Left and right lift attacking, Duandang, Tuochang, Zhuanhuanzhang, Dachan, Xiaochan, Kuata, Guixi, Pumianzhang, Luobuza. 3. Features of Baji Quan Baji Quan is classified as short attacking fist technique and its movements are solid and powerful. Attacking techniques Cunjie cunna, Yingda yingkai (Fighting and blocking forcedly bit by bit) with the actual characteristics of ai (cling to the opponent), Bang (Shoulder-hit), pressing, leaning, brusting and shaking. The force comes from the heels, moves through the waist, and reaches finger tips, so that the force is very powerful. This makes the style full of combat features. In Baji Quan, the head and feet are respectively imagined as the sky and the earth; the shoulders, knees, elbows, and hip are figuratively regarded as the four directions. Arms are opposite to each other, and Dantian is at the center. The intention leads the breath, and breath drives force. The three parts of the trunk (upper body, waist and abdomen, and legs) and six points (shoulder, elbow, hands, crotch, hip joint, knees and ankles) conforms with each other, and with the interior body and spirit. The movements are powerful. Baji Quan emphasizes constant changes. Movement leads to changes, change leads to efficaciousness. Baji Quan emphasizes on the practice of attacking and defending and the commonly used actions include “Ai, Bang, pressing, leaning” etc.
Amazing Shaolin and Wudang Kung Fu Demo and Temple Tour Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-12-08 | Zhongyue Miao 中岳庙 in China near the famous Shaolin Temple is a beautiful hidden gem. A real contrast to the busy and commercial Shaolin Temple, it is a prime example of a working ancient Daoist Temple, over 2,000 years old, still in use today.This video has a quick temple tour and an amazing Kung Fu demonstration on the Temple grounds.It's a unique demonstration because it has groups of Shaolin Kung Fu and Daoist, Wudang style performers together cooperating in the same event. It's interesting to see the hard Shaolin style together with the softer, flowing Daoist style of Kung Fu. This isn't on Wudang mountain, but the Daoist Kung Fu Style is influenced or has elements from Wudang. The Shaolin Temple is very close by, so the Shaolin performers are showing many typical Shaolin feats of technique, acrobatics and strength.If you want to learn Kung Fu, check out:http://www.wudangtoronto.comBrief Introduction to Zhongyue TempleZhongyue Temple is a Taoist temple located at the southern foot of Taishi Mountain, a range of Mount Songshan in central China. Covering a total area of 110,000 square meters, it is the largest and best preserved ancient architectural complex among all the buildings located on the China's Five Great Mountains (Mount Hengshan in north, Mount Hengshan in the south, Mount Tai in the east, Mount Huashan in the west, and Songshan Mountain in the central). As a major scenic spot in Mount Songshan National Park, Zhongyue Temple was included into World Heritage List by UNESCO in 2010.Originally constructed in Qin Dynasty (221BC-207BC) as a sacred place where to worship the god of Mount Songshan, Zhongyue Temple was flourished in Western Han Dynasty (260BC-9AD) after Emperor Hanwu offered sacrifice to Mount Songshan and left behind an additional temple, namely Taishi Temple. In Northern Wei Dynasty (386-557), Zhongyue Temple turned to a Taoist temple. Favored by many emperors, it was sequentially enlarged and renovated in different dynasties. The present buildings were renovated in Qing Dynasty (1944-1911) according to the style of imperial palace.Highlights in Zhongyue TempleZhongyue Temple has a total of more than 400 buildings with 11 major buildings standing along the central axis, which spans over 650 meters. From south to north, from low to high, the main buildings are the First Gate of China, Yaosen Pavilion, Tianzhong Palace, Pei Tian Zuo Zhen Memorial Archway, Chongsheng Gate, Huasan Gate, Junji Gate, Song Gao Jun Ji Memorial Archway, Junji Palace, Bedding Palace and Royal Study.---Towering Cypress TreesThere are more than 2900 cypress trees in Zhongyue Temple. About 330 of them were planted in between Han Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. About 2600 trees were planted after the founding of PRC. These cypress trees give the temple an exceptional air of tranquility.Towering cypress tress can be seen everywhere in Zhongyue Temple.---Temple FairIt is a tradition in Dengfeng to hold the temple fair every year on the tenth day of the third month and tenth day of the tenth month in Chinese lunar calendar. Some customaries are still popular today such as "tethering clay baby'' for women who wish for a baby and ''touching the ironman'' for children to dispel sickness. During the temple fair, people will have activities such as Lion Dance and Fire Dragon Dance.
Wudang Tai Chi 28 Group Performance - Wudang Taiji 28 - 武当太极拳二十八 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-11-09 | This form is taught and performed in China at Master Yuan Xiu Gang's school, the Wudang Daoist Traditional Kungfu Academy.Wudang Tai Chi (taiji) is one of the oldest and most original forms of Tai Chi from the original roots of the style. This is The San Feng Pai variation of the Wudang Taiji 28 form. It is a subset of the original San Feng Pai Wudang Taiji 108 form. It is said that this is a direct descendant of the Tai Chi originated by Zhang San Feng 張三丰 in the Song Dynasty in approximately 1200 AD. He is thus the originator of the concept of "Internal Martial Arts".
Ancient Wudang Crane Qigong to improve Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Health - Featuring Master Yuan Xiu Gang Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-11-08 | This is a short documentary on the rare form of Wudang Qigong, Crane Qigong Standing Meditation. It is one of the most ancient of the traditional Wudang Qigong methods.It has a wide variety of benefits for cultivating health, spirit, essence, and Qi. It can be used to improve your Kung Fu practice, Tai Chi, as well as other Martial Arts.Master Yuan Xiu Gan and Grandmaster Zhong Yun Long explain the practice, talk about it's benefits and give some demonstrations.I've translated the audio and added subtitles. They may not be perfect, but should give you a fairly accurate understanding of the dialogue.This is an amazing view into the life and practice in the Wudang Mountains in China.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
Get more Speed, Power, Accuracy in Kung Fu & other Martial Arts - Wisdom of Pan Qing Fu 潘清福 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-10-31 | This is the 2nd in a series covering advice from Pan Qing Fu that he handed down to me over the years. Please subscribe and like the video and drop me a comment so I know to make more.How do you become more unbeatable, faster, more accurate in your Martial Arts practice? Whether it's Kung Fu, Karate, BJJ, MMA, Tai Chi, Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu had a lot of advice to give to help you to achieve your best form.Today I go over one of his important sayings to help your training so you can get the most out of your specific martial arts practice.Grandmaster Pan Qing Fu was a legendary Old School Kung Fu Master.I trained with him for many years, so I decided to share some of his stories, anecdotes and sayings about his Kung Fu philosophies.If you like these stories from this Old Master, please like and subscribe for more videos.To learn more about Grandmaster Pan and his training go to:http://www.grandmasterpan.comTo learn more about where this was filmed and the great Shaolin Training done there check out:http://www.stqitoronto.comThanks to @ZenDragonYoutubeChannel for encouraging me to film this video series. Check out the great content on his channel. youtube.com/c/ZenDragonYoutubeChannelMusic:Song: Waroxe - I'm FreeLicense: Creative Commons (CC BY 3.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0youtube.com/user/LesvideodeWaroxeMusic powered by BreakingCopyright: (search “BreakingCopyright” on YouTube)
Wudang 5 Animals Qigong - Wuxing Qigong - 武当五形气功 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-10-30 | This is the Qigong form taught by Master Yuan Xiu Gang at his school in China, and this is filmed there on an early spring morning.When training in Wudang we wake up early and practice 5 Animals Qigong (Wuxing Qigong) at 6:00am for an hour before breakfast, then it's Kung Fu training. Today a group of 25-30 people are practicing Qigong together.Here is our morning session, with some of the pauses and repetition edited out to shorten the video. It does contain each animal move so you can follow along.If you want to learn more about Wudang in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.comhttp://bit.ly/2BQgBzP
Secret Wudang Qigong practice with Master Yuan Xiu Gang and Grandmaster Zhong Yun Long 三天门悟性气功 Da Wei Gongfu 大卫功夫 2019-10-26 | This is a short documentary on the rare form of Wudang Qigong, 3rd Heavenly Gate Wuxing Qigong. It was kept secret for many years. It is still not taught widely in the Wudang San Feng Pai sect.Master Yuan Xiu Gan and Grandmaster Zhong Yun Long explain the practice, talk about it's history and give some demonstrations.I've translated the audio and added subtitles. They may not be perfect, but should give you a fairly accurate understanding of the dialogue.This is an amazing view into the life and practice in the Wudang Mountains in China.To learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in China:http://www.wudangwushu.comTo learn more about Wudang Kung Fu in Canada:http://www.wudangtoronto.com
