Wu Dao Gong Internal Martial Arts Module 1 : How to Build a Solid Foundation to Strengthen the Body, Calm the Mind & Develop Martial Power
People often wonder whether traditional internal martial arts can really develop a strong body and penetrating martial power or whether it is an outdated mode of training with no practical use in combat.
In this module, Brett explains the solid foundation necessary to condition the body to build martial power. When this foundation is missing, one can learn many forms and techniques but they will be not be effective when one meets a stronger opponent. This is a common, frustrating and disheartening experience, especially among practitioners of internal martial arts, such as tai chi, xingyi, bagua and yiquan.
Seeing and hearing the traditional methods explained, practitioners of different martial arts styles will gain insight and inspiration into their own training. It is not often you get to hear such explanation and see the applications of these training methods that are beyond techniques.
Chief Instructor Brett Wagland, 64 years of age in these videos, is a good testament to the health benefits and martial refinement of the Wu Dao Gong system. The sound you hear is produced by the release of power from the body. The system is complete in itself; its body strengthening aspect is second to none. It does NOT rely on any external means, such as gym work, weight training or wearing weights, in order to develop a strong, agile body without tension.
Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned practitioner, this course will elevate both your health and your skill levels. This is a time-proven path to developing gong fu (deep level skill). Learn to build a strong martial foundation from these 6 online streaming video lessons at your own pace! The lessons range from 1hr 8mins to 1hr 35mins.
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Wu Dao Gong Internal Martial Arts Module 2 : Build Formidable Power & Sharpen Coordination with Army Xingyi
The foundation laid in Module 1 is crucial for your overall training journey, as it provides the groundwork for all future stages. Practising diligently for 3 to 6 months will help you approach Stage 2 with greater clarity and ease, enriching your understanding of the teachings. Skipping or rushing through the foundational stage, however, can lead to confusion and hinder your progress.
The concept of gong fu (kung fu) highlights the importance of time and effort in mastering a skill, ultimately making it an integral part of who you are. Yet, without meeting the required standards, even prolonged practice may not yield the desired results.
In this module, you’ll begin with the Bear Form, which exemplifies the qualities highlighted in the internal martial arts classics. Training will transform your body, focusing on a resilient and flexible spine, a waist that seamlessly links the upper and lower body, and achieving unified, whole-body power.
Next, you’ll learn Danba, a form designed to strengthen the waist and refine the use of the palm. In internal arts, the palm is used more than the fist for its diverse applications, although mastering it presents unique challenges.
At first, the coordination required in this form may initially feel unfamiliar, but with practice, you’ll notice improvements in strength, control and overall ability. Danba also provides valuable lessons in establishing effective contact and neutralising opposing force.
The third form, Ying Zhao (Eagle Claw), focuses on harnessing power from the Dan Tian in the lower abdomen and the back, while deepening your connection to the ground. It also builds the strength of your hands and arms.
The name reflects the eagle's mastery over its prey through its talons, illustrating how the form generates unified, whole-body strength, delivering overwhelming power to dominate an opponent.
As part of foundational training, Chicken Leg practice strengthens and refines your legwork. It builds the stability, power and agility needed to transition efficiently between positions. It also serves as the basis for effective kicks.
Strong legs are essential for both the health and martial aspects of this system. It enhances your ability to generate force from the ground, makes it difficult for an opponent to unbalance you, and closes gaps with your opponent quickly and decisively with ease.
Santi Shi (Three-Section Standing: Heaven, Earth and Human) serves as an invaluable practice for integrating the body, mind and qi. Like concrete in a foundation, its importance is often unseen but critical to stability.
The Santi Shi practice targets weak areas of the body, enabling them become stronger through training. It develops the mind, body and qi simultaneously, earning its reputation as a treasure. With consistent practice, you’ll build tendon strength and the ability to sit in one leg, while staying relaxed throughout. This process requires time, effort and dedication, as progress is gradual but deeply rewarding.
On a mental level, Santi Shi fosters calmness and stability, enabling your mind to remain composed under pressure. Holding the posture for extended periods challenges the mind’s tendency to tense up or escape. Instead, this practice teaches you to relax in the face of discomfort, a skill that gradually becomes second nature in the face of tension, fear, pain or conflict.
Over time, as your body changes and energy pathways open, discomfort fades, replaced by a profound sense of ease and joy. These transformative changes reflect the essence of self-development, where consistent practice leads to lasting growth.
Included in the course is the Spear Hand variation of Danba, which features a long, dynamic lunging step. This method trains you to merge neutralising and attacking into one fluid action. It also provides insight into leveraging counterforce in a long stance. It strengthens your foundation and enhances your skills, elevating your martial application to the next level.
You will also learn Tiger Press which trains han xiong ba bei, the ability to hollow the chest and raise the back to sink the qi. This movement helps unify power generated from the back and legs into a cohesive force.
Throughout the six online streaming video lessons, martial applications are demonstrated with subtle points brought to light. You’ll also discover the essential components that give each movement its power, gaining clarity and a deeper understanding of their underlying principles and practical application.
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View Sifu Mark Wynter's in-depth interview with Brett.
Brett Wagland, 64 years of age, demonstrates fa jin, the release of explosive power, an essential aspect of all internal martial arts (xingyi, tai chi, bagua, yiquan). The sound you hear is produced from the release of power through the body.
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Push Hands is important in all internal martial arts, such as xingyi, tai chi, bagua and yiquan. It is especially recognised in Tai Chi as an essential training tool. Push Hands gives feedback to one's form practice in terms of posture, relaxation, co-ordination, sensitivity, etc. Now that one is being pushed, is one still able to embody all the principles? Push Hands helps one to become familiar with contact in combat. Brett Wagland shows what to look for in the first stage of Push Hands.
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