We are often asked the question: “Can women come and study kung fu in Wudang?” The answer is simple: yes. But to truly understand, we need to go beyond a simple yes. We need to meet those who are already living this experience. Today, I would like to introduce you to our Wudang girls. [...]
After Wudang, the Journey Continues to Shaolin In a previous article, we explored the mystical heights of Wudang (武当), the cradle of martial Daoism. Today, we take you to the opposite pole of this universe: Shaolin Temple (少林寺), a major center of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and the home of external martial arts. To truly [...]
On October 25, 2025, Wudang Mountain welcomed practitioners from all over the world for the 8th World Tai Chi Health Conference (第八届世界太极拳健康大会). This international event brought together more than forty countries, hundreds of teams and nearly two thousand participants, all united by Tai Chi and traditional Chinese martial arts. On site, the atmosphere felt [...]
A Legendary Mountain The Wudang Mountains (武当山), located in Hubei province, are one of the four sacred Daoist mountains in China. For centuries, they have been a center of Daoist cultivation (道教修炼), meditation, and internal martial arts, where the body, mind, and energy (qi / 气) are harmonized. History and Legends The name Wudang [...]
Tao and Sanda Training in Wudang: From Forms to Realistic Combat A Complete Approach to Martial Arts in Wudang At Wudang Shaolin Dream, we chose to return to the roots of Chinese martial arts by offering a complete and balanced training. For over twenty years, martial arts in China have been split: on one [...]
A Unique Approach to Chinese Martial Arts Since 2017, Wudang Shaolin Dream has stood out for its ability to combine the Wudang and Shaolin styles. This unique approach provides a comprehensive and authentic training in Chinese martial arts, blending Shaolin's dynamic power with Wudang's internal subtlety. Today, this vision is fully realized in [...]
Whether in Shaolin or Wudang, our students not only practice martial arts, they also follow a school curriculum because it is important to work the body and the mind. Chinese martial arts are known for their physical, mental and spiritual benefits. However, they can also help improve academic performance. Indeed, the practice of Chinese [...]
Wudangshan taoist association martial art research institute Zhang Tao (张涛) Co-founder and national director Level 2 national athlete Level 1 national trainer Coach and trainer of the 2nd largest chinese martial arts academy in China for more than 10 years He trained several thousand chinese [...]
BE A WOMAN ... AND WANT TO PRACTICE KUNG FU When I decided to go to China alone, in July 2019, and plan my itinerary, which was to go through Shaolin and Wudangshan, I received several remarks from my family, including one: « but as a girl, are you sure you can stay in [...]
5h50 - 11h30 : CHEER UP (Jiayou !) Tuesday, 5:50 I know that I'm waiting at 6:20 at the foot of the school and I also know that I have to go if I want to progress. Also, at the same time in this hour, warm and comfy in my bed, I find my [...]
