Taijiquan- Supreme Ultimate Fist, this ancient Chinese martial art has a history of more than 700 years. The founder is believed to be a Daoist patriarch named Chang San-feng (1314- ?). Taijiquan utilizes the Daoist principles of Yin and Yang to harmonize counter and attack thus, making it one of the most unique and effective martial art found today. This unique aspect of the art is due to the fact that most of it is done slowly, the real reason behind it is unknown but it gives a strange side effect to practitioners- Eliminating stress and anxiety (medically proven).

Drawing it powers form China's oldest believe system, Taijiquan now reconised as one of the best method to improve your health and well being. Nations around the world has conducted researches into benefits of practicing Taiji- its impossible to list them all here (just google "the benefits of Tai Chi" if you're keen to find out!) For short Taijiquan help to keep the body strong, flexible and subtle. It keeps the mind sharp, focused, alert and co-ordinated for people of all ages, which is nice!

Wudang style is a very practical style of Taijiquan with a very proud history of many champion martial artists. Dedicated practitioners will gain a unique approach, subtle yet extremely practical and effective method of self defense.

There are 5 aspects of Taijiquan:

The Hand Form (Tao Chuan)

This is a series of martial moves performed in slow and flowing manner. This style we teach the square form first- it's not a form rather a teaching tool. Composed of broken down techniques from the round form, its purpose is to make it easier for students to learn the round form.

Pushing Hands (Tui Shou)

This refers to partnered drills designed to improve qualities useful in self-defense i.e. sensitivity, footwork, timing, distance and positioning. There are 8 methods excluding 2 free style (sparring) methods.

Self Defense (San Shou/San Da)

It speaks for itself!

Weapons

There are three weapons in traditional Taijiquan- Sabre/Broadsword (Dao) , Spear (Qiang) and Sword/ Straight Sword (Jian).

Internal Strength (Nei Gung)

This is the heart of Taijiquan, it comprise of 24 exercise- 12 yin and 12 yang. Designed to strengthen the body to withstand impacts (i.e. punches and kicks) and to increase your fighting power. This is not taught openly to people unless they've gone through at least 1 year of training!

Apart from the above there are auxiliary training methods as well this include sparring, philosophies, the Taijiquan Classics, the science of fighting and any other aspects that do not quite fit into the above 5 categories. These are designed to make sense of certain training methods and to dispel certain myths about this beautiful art.