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Wudang Internal Kungfu was first created by one of the most well known ancient Wudang Taoist Priests, Zhang San-feng. Zhang-Sanfeng became famous during the late years of the Yuan Dynasty and the beginning years of the Ming Dynasty.
According to legend, Zhang San-Feng also known asZhang Jun-Bao, was born East of Liaoning Province at the end of Song Dynasty.
It is said that he lived on earth for over 300 years before his death. However, many people truly believe that Zhang San-Feng is living as an immortal on earth.
Zhang San-Feng fathered Wudang Internal Kungfu. It has been passed on from generation to generation, Master to disciple. In addition to Wudang internal Kungfu, Zhang San-Feng is known as the creator of Taiji.
Wudang Mountain is home to the most traditional internal forms of Taiji & Internal Kungfu. Other internal forms such as Xingyi, Baxian, Baji & Xuangong were brought to Wudang Mountain generations after the orignal form was developed & continue to be practiced to this day.
Wudang Internal Kungfu has the characteristics of overcoming toughness with flexability, hardness with softness & movement with stillness. Wudang Kungfu not only provides the function of body-strengthening & self-defense but can also preserve ones inner energy
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