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Frederique Mauduit

UNCOVERED: Young martial artists train in chinas ancient mountain schools - The Untold Story

A range of mountains in central China has become a top destination for students eager to learn Taoist martial arts. In this part of the Wudang range, young practitioners train in tai chi and kung fu at schools set among temples and forested slopes.

Taoism has deep roots at Wudang. Legend holds that Laozi’s first disciple settled on the mountain more than 2,500 years ago, helping spread teachings that later formed a major branch of Taoism.

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