The grace and power of Wudang Kung Fu

Jake Pinnick, a 16th-generation disciple of the Wudang Sanfeng lineage, exemplifies the global reach of Wudang martial arts. Raised in Illinois of the United States, he embarked on a transformative journey to central China's sacred Wudang Mountain in 2010, at the age of 20, to immerse himself in its Taoist traditions. 

Wudang martial arts, a comprehensive system known for their use of "soft and gentle" techniques, cultivate both physical and mental well-being through internal and external styles, encompassing empty-hand forms like Tai Chi Fist and Baguazhang (eight trigrams palm), as well as weapon forms such as the Meridian Spear and the Horsehair Whisk.

(All photos taken by Fang Zhijun)