Wu Style Tai Chi Basic Gentle Skills & Pushing Hands by Wu Guangyu Kung Fu DVD
LECTURER: Wu Guangyu
SKUDW171-01
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME57.0
Index: Wu Style Tai Chi Basic Gentle Skills & Pushing Hands by Wu Guangyu Kung Fu DVD // Taijiquan Lineage / Soft Power // Wushu Heritage
Wu Style Taijiquan Basic Gentle Skills And Pushing Hands Tui Shou Instructional Series By 5Th Generation Lineage Heir Master Wu Guangyu Taoist Wushu
Index: Wu Style Tai Chi Basic Gentle Skills & Pushing Hands by Wu Guangyu Kung Fu DVD // Taijiquan Lineage / Soft Power // Wushu Heritage
Wushu Ethics & Virtue
●Master the 'Three Sections and Nine Curves' for ultimate body flexibility and flow.
●Learn diverse Pushing Hands drills including Circular, Chain, and Free-style.
●Expert guidance by 5th generation lineage heir Wu Guangyu on Internal Alchemy.
●Achieve the 'Four Ounces Deflecting a Thousand Pounds' through Soft Power.
A vital resource for schools to maintain curriculum authenticity.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND LINEAGE
Wu Style Taijiquan is a cornerstone of the internal martial arts world, renowned for its unique emphasis on health preservation and sophisticated combat mechanics. This instructional DVD features Master Wu Guangyu, the 5th generation head of the Wu family lineage. Master Wu has been instrumental in spreading the art across North America and Europe, maintaining the strict standards of the ancestral Technical Routine. The Wu style is celebrated for its 'Small Frame' characteristics, which focus on compact, efficient movements that are ideal for both self-defense and Internal Alchemy. This program provides a rare look into the foundational 'Basic Gentle Skills' (Song Gong) and the interactive 'Pushing Hands' (Tui Shou) techniques that define the school's internal power.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BIO-MECHANICS
The core philosophy of Wu Style is the principle of 'Seeking Straight from the Side' (Xie Zhong Qiu Zhi). This involves a unique forward lean that maintains spinal alignment while maximizing reach and structural pressure. The Technical Routine emphasizes 'Three Sections and Nine Curves' of the body, ensuring that the kinetic chain is fluid and unbroken. In this DVD, Master Wu explains the shift of bodyweight between 'Empty' (Xu) and 'Actual' (Shi), a critical skill for neutralizing an opponent's force. The movements are described as 'Light, Quiet, Soft, and Convertible,' avoiding the use of 'Clumsy Force' (Zhuo Li). This allows the practitioner to achieve the legendary Tai Chi feat of 'Four Ounces Deflecting a Thousand Pounds.'
Pushing Hands AND COMBAT APPLICATIONS
The Pushing Hands section covers a comprehensive range of drills, including Circular Pushing Hands, Round Chain, Stepping and Withdrawing, and Free-style sparring. These exercises are designed to develop 'Listening Power' (Ting Jin) and 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Nian Lian Sui) sensitivity. By practicing these drills, the student learns to sense the opponent's center of gravity and redirect their energy with minimal effort. The bio-mechanics of the Wu style allow for a light and flexible body, ensuring that the Qi (Internal Energy) flows without stagnation. This training is essential for anyone wishing to transition from solo form practice to the practical applications of internal martial arts.
INTERNAL CULTIVATION AND HEALTH
Beyond its martial utility, the Wu Style Basic Gentle Skills are a profound method for building a healthy body and calming the mind. The emphasis on 'Sectional Relaxation' helps to release tension in the joints and improve circulation. Master Wu’s guidance ensures that the practitioner cultivates 'Internal Alchemy' through precise movement and breath coordination. This DVD is an invaluable resource for martial arts enthusiasts seeking to understand the deep internal mechanics of the Wu family tradition, providing a clear path to physical lightness, mental clarity, and martial mastery.
Wu Style Taijiquan is a cornerstone of the internal martial arts world, renowned for its unique emphasis on health preservation and sophisticated combat mechanics. This instructional DVD features Master Wu Guangyu, the 5th generation head of the Wu family lineage. Master Wu has been instrumental in spreading the art across North America and Europe, maintaining the strict standards of the ancestral Technical Routine. The Wu style is celebrated for its 'Small Frame' characteristics, which focus on compact, efficient movements that are ideal for both self-defense and Internal Alchemy. This program provides a rare look into the foundational 'Basic Gentle Skills' (Song Gong) and the interactive 'Pushing Hands' (Tui Shou) techniques that define the school's internal power.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND BIO-MECHANICS
The core philosophy of Wu Style is the principle of 'Seeking Straight from the Side' (Xie Zhong Qiu Zhi). This involves a unique forward lean that maintains spinal alignment while maximizing reach and structural pressure. The Technical Routine emphasizes 'Three Sections and Nine Curves' of the body, ensuring that the kinetic chain is fluid and unbroken. In this DVD, Master Wu explains the shift of bodyweight between 'Empty' (Xu) and 'Actual' (Shi), a critical skill for neutralizing an opponent's force. The movements are described as 'Light, Quiet, Soft, and Convertible,' avoiding the use of 'Clumsy Force' (Zhuo Li). This allows the practitioner to achieve the legendary Tai Chi feat of 'Four Ounces Deflecting a Thousand Pounds.'
Pushing Hands AND COMBAT APPLICATIONS
The Pushing Hands section covers a comprehensive range of drills, including Circular Pushing Hands, Round Chain, Stepping and Withdrawing, and Free-style sparring. These exercises are designed to develop 'Listening Power' (Ting Jin) and 'Adhere and Follow' (Zhan Nian Lian Sui) sensitivity. By practicing these drills, the student learns to sense the opponent's center of gravity and redirect their energy with minimal effort. The bio-mechanics of the Wu style allow for a light and flexible body, ensuring that the Qi (Internal Energy) flows without stagnation. This training is essential for anyone wishing to transition from solo form practice to the practical applications of internal martial arts.
INTERNAL CULTIVATION AND HEALTH
Beyond its martial utility, the Wu Style Basic Gentle Skills are a profound method for building a healthy body and calming the mind. The emphasis on 'Sectional Relaxation' helps to release tension in the joints and improve circulation. Master Wu’s guidance ensures that the practitioner cultivates 'Internal Alchemy' through precise movement and breath coordination. This DVD is an invaluable resource for martial arts enthusiasts seeking to understand the deep internal mechanics of the Wu family tradition, providing a clear path to physical lightness, mental clarity, and martial mastery.
Master Wu Guangyu
Index: Wu Style Tai Chi Basic Gentle Skills & Pushing Hands by Wu Guangyu Kung Fu DVD // Body Mechanics / Combat Applications // Instructional Archive
Biographical Profile: Wu Kwong-yu (Wu Guangyu)
The Custodian of Wu Family Legacy and Global Patriarch of Wu Style Tai Chi
Wu Kwong-yu (1946–2023), born into the most prestigious lineage of Wu Style Taijiquan, was a titan of the martial arts world. As the fifth-generation head of the Wu family and long-time proprietor of the International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Federation, he spent over half a century ensuring that the "soft and neutralizing" art of his ancestors achieved a permanent and respected foothold on the global stage.
Martial Arts Background: Heir to the Jianquan Legacy and Ancestral Mastery
Grandmaster Wu’s expertise was forged through direct bloodline transmission. As the eldest son of Wu Tai-kwei and grandson of the legendary Wu Kung-yi (famous for the 1954 Macau "charity match"), he inherited the complete system of Wu Style Tai Chi. His training encompassed the traditional 108 Standard Form, the specialized "Small Frame" (Jian Hou) style, and the high-level applications of Push Hands (Tui Shou) and weapon arts. By blending the rigorous demands of his family’s traditional upbringing with a modern pedagogical approach, he became a living embodiment of the "Centered and Upright" philosophy that defines Wu Style.
International Vision: Building a Bridge from Hong Kong to the West
Master Wu was the primary architect of Wu Style’s international expansion. In 1975, he established the Wu Family Tai Chi Academy in Toronto, Canada, which served as the headquarters for a global network of schools spanning North America, Europe, and Asia. His vision was not merely to teach a martial art, but to preserve a cultural archive. He was a pioneer in utilizing digital media for martial arts preservation, producing a comprehensive series of instructional videos and DVDs that standardized Wu Style curriculum for thousands of practitioners worldwide, ensuring technical consistency across continents.
Artistic Style: Fluid Neutralization, Compact Elegance, and Internal Precision
His technique was celebrated for its "compact frame" and the sophisticated use of the "inclined-but-straight" posture. Master Wu was a master of the "Silk Reeling" energy, emphasizing subtle circularity and the ability to neutralize overwhelming force with minimal movement. In his teaching, he prioritized the cultivation of "Ting Jin" (listening energy) and the internal coordination of breath and intent. His instructional legacy remains the gold standard for practitioners seeking to bridge the gap between health-oriented Tai Chi and its original, potent martial applications.
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
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