* prices for double rooms are per person and are only available to students travelling together
Wudang Daoist Traditional
Kungfu Academy
Beyond Kung Fu
— Culture, Meditation & Seasonal Training
As the seasons change throughout the year, we adjust the training programs of the students attending at that time. In summer, there is an emphasis on flexibility because of the hot nature of the season — the body is naturally warm and more receptive to stretching. In winter, we practice more strength and balance exercises because of the contracting nature of the season — deep stances, leg conditioning, and standing meditation. Meditation classes are set up periodically throughout the year, as are special lectures and talks to explain the intricacies of such practices.
Seasonal Training Adjustments
Meditation and Lectures
Beyond physical training, WDTKA offers meditation sessions and special lectures throughout the year. These sessions explain the theory and philosophy behind Daoist practice — helping students understand not just the how, but the why, of their training.
Calligraphy and Music Classes
The academy also hosts calligraphy and traditional Chinese music classes for students seeking deeper cultural immersion. These classes are best as an extra-curricular complement to your current martial arts practice at WDTKA. For long-term students, calligraphy and music offer a profound connection to Daoist culture and heritage.
Music Classes include:
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Dizi (笛子) — The Chinese bamboo flute, known for its bright, expressive tone. Students learn traditional melodies, breath control, and the art of playing in harmony with nature.
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Xiao (箫) — The traditional end-blown flute, characterized by its deep, melancholic sound. Playing the Xiao cultivates stillness, precision, and a meditative quality essential to Daoist practice.
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Guqin (古琴) — The seven-string zither, one of China’s most revered instruments with over 3,000 years of history. The Guqin is closely tied to Daoist cultivation, offering a pathway to inner harmony through melody and silence.
The Wudang Lifestyle
WDTKA aspires to sharing these ancient treasures with all who make the journey to Wudang. For too long the doors to these inner circles of cultivation have been closed to outsiders. The world has been undergoing a golden age of community, and it is the hope of WDTKA that we can promote this while sharing the life-changing benefits of Wudang Martial Arts, Daoist Belief, and Chinese Culture.