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.
Being a Woman Practicing Kung Fu in Wudang
In Wudangshan, in Hubei Province, the image of a martial arts practitioner has long been associated with a male figure. Yet over the past few years, another reality has been growing: women choosing to follow the path of Taoist kung fu in Wudang.
At our school, girls and women train every day with the same standards as men. They practice Tai Chi, traditional forms (taolu), weapons training, internal work, sanda, and physical conditioning.
In the morning, in the mountain mist, you can see them repeating their movements with focus. The gesture is precise, the breath steady, the intention clear. Nothing exaggerated, nothing theatrical. Just discipline, consistency, and real determination.
The Wudang Girls: Commitment and Progress
Over time, a group naturally stood out: a dedicated, united and demanding women’s team. What we now call the Wudang girls is not a marketing concept. It is a reality lived daily on the training ground.
These practitioners were selected for their seriousness and solid technical foundation. Their training is rigorous. They work on the fundamentals again and again: stances, alignment, coordination, controlled explosiveness.
In 2025, they took part in the 8th World Conference on Health and Tai Chi in Wudang, as well as several national and international traditional kung fu and Tai Chi competitions. They won multiple gold medals, reflecting the seriousness of their preparation and the consistency of their commitment.
But beyond the medals, what stands out most is their attitude. Focused, disciplined, committed. In China, an old expression describes this mindset well: 巾帼不让须眉 — women do not yield to men.
Why More and More Women Choose Kung Fu in Wudang
Kung fu for women is not a lighter version of kung fu. It is a complete, demanding and structured practice.
Many women come to Wudang to build physical strength, gain confidence, learn self-defense, deepen their Tai Chi practice, or experience cultural immersion in China.
Over the weeks, the body changes — but even more importantly, the attitude transforms. The shoulders straighten, the gaze becomes steadier, the posture more grounded.
This is what we observe in the Wudang girls: a quiet strength.
Are Women Welcome to Study Kung Fu in Wudang?
Yes. And they will not be alone.
They join a community where women practice, improve and support each other. Kung fu training in Wudang is open to those who truly wish to commit to a demanding, physical and inner path.
If you were asking yourself the question, the answer is right here.
The Wudang girls already exist. Maybe the next one will be you.
