Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools

Loading the video No Comment Video. Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 01/10/2026 - 14:31 GMT+2 Young students from China and abroad train in tai chi and kung fu on the Wudang Mountains, where Taoist philosophy shapes martial arts and daily life. 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. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. On these breathtaking slopes, committed students search for inner stillness through the art of tai chi. China Culture Tradition school Top stories Now playing Next Young martial artists train in China’s ancient mountain schools Now playing Next Bradley Whitford receives Hollywood Walk of Fame star Now playing Next Four sailors rescued after sperm whale sinks yacht in South Pacific Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | October 1st, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Attacker's motive unknown after flight to Israel escapes disaster Now playing Next Swiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in second-largest melt on record Now playing Next Death-row inmate Christa Pike seen during murder trial Now playing Next Israel says pilot tried to crash flydubai plane during cockpit fight Now playing Next UK ends 'one in, one out' migrant returns deal with France Now playing Next Macron backs Spain over Ceuta migration crisis and urges firm EU action Now playing Next US ambassador slams 'Made in Europe’ defence push as ‘self-interest' Now playing Next Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit Now playing Next Can Europe afford its defence boost? MEPs debate in The Ring Now playing Next Falling numbers: Thymaina's plunging population shows Greece's demographic decline Now playing Next Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Digger' – Tom Cruise stuck in postmodernist misfire Now playing Next Several regions of Ukraine hit by power cuts after Russian strikes, grid operator says ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Protests continue at French schools as tensions rise over education conditions No Comment ‘Let workers have a say’: Protesters target OpenAI conference No Comment Thousands of firefighters march in Paris demanding more resources No Comment Flooding and destruction as Hurricane Polo hits Mexico Markets Oil hovers around $100 as US bonds suffer their worst quarter since 1994 The Cube Is the EU planning to freeze funds to German states that voted for the AfD? Europe in Motion Eviction: Where are tenants most and least protected across Europe? Tech News Gimmick or recipe for success? Japan's convenience stores test AI flavours Tech News Tallinn Defence EXPO: Counter-drone systems and robot soldiers steal the show Culture news Kanye West’s controversial concerts in Russia have finally been cancelled Europe Today Europe Today: Rutte tells Russia to stop nuclear threats at Euronews defence summit World News ‘Nightmare of a lifetime’: passengers recount chaos on flydubai flight ADVERTISEMENT USA US death row inmate Christa Pike in hospital after surviving two lethal injections, lawyers say Europe News Hundreds held, dozens wounded as protests over conditions in French schools escalate Travel News Explained: How the EU’s new cabin baggage rules will work – and when they start Japan Japan's Sanae Takaichi announces new tightened measures for foreigners seeking permanent residency Israel “I grabbed the controls”: FlyDubai survivor recounts dramatic cockpit attack as he meets Netanyahu Europe News 'Alternative Nobel' honours women taking on authoritarian rule, patriarchy and Big Tech Europe News Burnham says 'strong indications' Iran played part in UK airbase security scare The Ring Can cities cope with Europe's tourism boom? MEPs debate in a special edition of The Ring ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT