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 Wudang, with both Chinese and international students, all passionate about traditional and modern Kung Fu.
Beyond the worldwide renown of Shaolin and Wudang as historical birthplaces of Chinese martial arts, this choice is also rooted in a personal journey that shaped our teaching method.
Our Encounter with Wudang and the Complementarity of Styles
In 2016, while training intensively at Shaolin for high-level competitions, our coach invited us to discover Wudang. According to him, some Wudang forms were true treasures of Kung Fu, and integrating them into our Shaolin practice could make us more skilled both technically and mentally.
At first, I was not convinced. Shaolin had always been my passion, and I thought this style was sufficient on its own. But the exceptional level of our master and his vision pushed us to explore this complementary approach.
We spent a full month in Wudang, learning sword techniques, various forms, and internal arts. Far from the Western image of a wellness retreat, Wudang revealed itself as an exceptional natural site, preserved and incredibly authentic. Wudang forms are demanding, just as much as Shaolin, offering a perfect balance of strength, fluidity, and energy mastery.
After this stay, we continued practicing Wudang arts while pursuing our Shaolin competitions. This combined experience enriched our technique and mental approach. We even maintained this exchange by regularly inviting Wudang masters to Shaolin, to continue perfecting our teaching and deepen the complementarity of the styles.
Shaolin and Wudang: An Essential Complementarity
In hindsight, it is clear that Shaolin and Wudang are complementary, and for me, their roots are so close that I can no longer imagine separating them.
- Shaolin develops power, speed, and endurance, ideal for direct combat techniques and physical strength.
- Wudang enhances fluidity, precision, and internal Kung Fu, emphasizing balance, focus, and energy control.
This combination creates a harmonious approach to Chinese Kung Fu, where power meets subtlety, and where students develop both body and mind.
In our upcoming articles, we will explore in detail how each style enriches the other and how this fusion transforms the practice of traditional and modern Kung Fu in Wudang.
The Vision of Wudang Shaolin Dream
This philosophy guided the creation of Wudang Shaolin Dream. Our school in Wudang fully embodies the fusion of Shaolin and Wudang, combining tradition and modernity, power and subtlety. The goal remains clear: to allow everyone to discover and master the deep essence of Chinese Kung Fu in an authentic and preserved setting in the heart of Wudang.
