Spring & Autumn Martial Arts

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Spring & Autumn Martial Arts is Pennsylvania’s premiere Wudang Arts organizations. Led by officially inducted Wudang Daoist Disciple, Michael A. Vollero (Daoist name, 夏崇义), we hope to offer life-betterment practice and martial arts to the community and those traveling here to learn.

Our primary focus is on the Wudang Taijiquan (Tai Chi), Wudang Wuxue (Kung Fu), and Daoist Longevity Practices (Qigong, Daoyin, education) for sustaining a healthy and aware mind and body. Please take a moment to view our various programs and feel free to forward any questions to info@SpringAndAutumn.com.

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Offering traditional Wudang Gongfu, Taijiquan, Daoist longevity practices, & discussions in Daoist culture & philosophy.

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The foundational arts of Wudang’s martial systems, Wuxue, 武学, translates to “martial studies.” This is a traditional term for these practices. Our programs start a student with basic martial skills, and students progress through various “gates,” or sub-styles which build on these basics.
This program is high-energy, and high-impact on the body. It is important to begin this training with caution, and a constant awareness of the body. This is our primary martial program, but is recommended only to those between the ages of 14 to 35.

Wudang Wuxue (Kung Fu)

Wuxue Gates Offered:

Jibenquan
(Basic Fist)

Xuangongquan
(Mysterious Effort Fist)

Fuhuquan
(Tiger-Taming Fist)

Taiyi Xuanwuquan
(Mysterious Warrior Fist)

Taiyi Xuanmen Jian
(Mysterious Gate Sword)

Taiyi Wuxingquan
(Five Elemental Fist)

Baxiangun
(Eight Immortal Staff)

Baguazhang
(Eight Trigram Palms)

Xingyiquan
(Mind-Intent Boxing)

Wudang is not only the place where Taijiquan was created, but also is the home to one of the world’s most unique styles. Focusing on the idea of Xuanwu (battle between snake and tortoise), the Wudang style offers aggressive stancework, with the twisting and wreathing of a serpent. This style is exceptional for building a strong and health body, while also turning inward for energy and martial skill once setting a foundation in the practice.
This program is encouraged for everyone to participate, with no limitations other than a focused and disciplined mind.

Wudang Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Taijiquan Gates Offered:

Principles Form
(1st section of the long form)

Taijiquan 108 Postures
(primary practice, complete long form)

Taijiquan 13 Principles
(reconstruction of the original form)

Taijijian
(tai chi straight sword practice)

Longevity Practices:

Wuji Standing Daoyin
(Qigong focused on energy cultivation)

Laojun Qigong
(Wudang longevity developmental set)

Daoist Meditation & Cultivation
(meditation & energy cultivation practices)

Other Classes & Studies:

Chinese Language, 101
In preparation for this year’s Wudang pilgrimage, we are offering Chinese language courses for beginners. Begins July 15th, 2012.

Daoism & Daoist Studies
Independent study in Daoist philosophy & religious practices as per the experience of our instructor. Available both online or in person.

Youth Kung Fu
Small-group / semi-private kung fu classes for kids ages 9 to 13. Focusing on coordination, high-energy, and martial principles.

A Calendar & Class Schedules B

Wudang Gongfu Classes (@ Rec Hall Mezzanine)
Principles Class (Beginners) Monday/Wednesday 6:00PM - 7:15PM *Starting in autumn
Gates Classes (Int./Adv.) Tuesday/Thursday 6:30PM - 8:15PM

Wudang Taijiquan Classes (@ Rec Hall Mezzanine)
Principles Class (Beginners) Monday/Wednesday 6:30PM - 8:15PM *Starting in autumn
Gates Classes (Int./Adv.) Tuesday/Thursday 6:00PM - 7:45PM

Stretching Intensives (@ Rec Hall Mezzanine)
Monday/Wednesday 5:30PM - 5:55PM *Starting in autumn
Tuesday/Thursday 5:30PM - 5:55PM

Other Programs (@ Dragonfly Therapeutic Massage)
        Youth Kung Fu                      Sundays                       12:00PM - 1:00PM
        Open Training (all students)    Sundays                       1:00PM - 4:00PM
        Chinese Language Class         Sundays                       4:15PM - 5:15PM    *Starting July 15th