Yuan Xiu Gang (Shi Mao)

Wudang Zhang Sangfeng Pai

Master Yuan Xiu Gang, Taoist name Shi Mao, is a 15th Generation Zhang San Feng Pai disciple and a Taoist priest. This lineage dates back to the 14th century when Zhang San Feng became enlightened by the Dao. Master Yuan has loved martial arts since his early childhood.

Born in 1971, he started basic physical training in Wushu at age 7. At 16 he studied Shaolin Kung Fu for 3 years. In 1991 in order to increase his understanding or internal Gong Fu, he went to Wudang mountain, the renown center of Daoism and internal martial arts. Master Yuan was fortunate to be accepted as a disciple by the great Master Zhong Yun Long. Since then, Master Yuan has been practicing internal Gongfu such as TaiJi, Qigong, XingYi, BaGua, and meditation.

Yuan has traveled over China and the US teaching Wudang kung fu. He currently runs a school on Wudang Mountain.

In 2010, Master Yuan was featured in the film "Karate Kid" performing the Eight Immortal Staff technique.

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