Phase One:
Date: Every Tuesday, 03/03/26 - 28/07/26
Format: Online Via Zoom
Time: 19:00-20:00
Phase Two:
Date: 03/08/26 - 05/08/26
Format: In person at our HQ in Telford
Time: 10:00 - 16:30 (Monday-Tuesday), 10:00 - 15:00 (Wednesday)
Forge Your Edge: Master the 49-Step Wu Dang Taiji Sword from the Source
An Invitation to Be Part of the Legacy
Have you ever felt that your martial arts journey is ready for its next great evolution? That your practice deserves the depth, authenticity, and power of a true grandmaster’s art? This is your moment. We invite you to move beyond the ordinary and claim an extraordinary skill: the legendary 49-Step Wu Dang Taiji Sword.
This is more than a course; it is a rare apprenticeship into a form forged in modern history by one of China's greatest martial minds, Grandmaster Li Tianji. Created not in secret chambers but as a brilliant synthesis for the modern world, this 49-step form distills the essence of centuries of Wu Dang martial philosophy—the interplay of soft and hard, circular yielding and precise, explosive intent—into a single, elegant sword set. It is the definitive competition and performance standard, a form celebrated for its martial clarity, graceful expansiveness, and dynamic power. To learn it is to connect directly to a pivotal chapter in the story of Chinese Wushu.
Your Guide: A Direct Line to the Legacy
Your mastery is guided by the art’s living embodiment: Master Li Hui (Faye Yip), the grand-niece and direct lineage disciple of Grandmaster Li Tianji. Trained within the family from childhood, Master Li does not merely instruct; she transmits. She carries the unfiltered nuances, combat applications, and expressive spirit of the form as passed down through her family. Learning from her is a unique privilege—a chance to absorb the art’s soul, ensuring your practice is rooted in authenticity, not just imitation.
Your 22-Week Digital Dojo: Building Elite Skill from the Ground Up
Over 22 immersive weeks, we will systematically build your mastery. This is a comprehensive upskilling journey designed for dedicated practitioners ready to level up.
• Week-by-Week Progression: We deconstruct the form into its core components: the fundamental grips, stances, and the essential Jian methods (thrust, parry, chop, sweep, etc.).
• Beyond the Movement: Each lesson delves into the why—the martial application and energetic principle behind every circle. You’ll learn to execute signature movements like "Wind Rolls the Lotus Leaves" with soft coiling power and "The Great Peng Spreads Its Wings" with expansive, controlled intent.
• Forging Mind and Body: This rigorous training cultivates more than sword skill. You will develop unshakeable lower-body stability, exceptional joint mobility, full-body coordination, and a focused, calm awareness. These are transferable elite skills that will elevate every aspect of your martial arts and personal discipline.
The Pinnacle: Your 2026 In-Person Mastery Intensive
The online journey is the foundation. The pinnacle is the transformative 3-Day In-Person Intensive in 2026. This is where your skills are crystallized and elevated.
• Personalized Refinement: Receive direct, personalized correction from Master Li, refining your posture, power generation, and expression.
• Applications: We will explore the martial function of each technique.
• Community & Qi: Train alongside fellow dedicated students, share insights, and absorb the powerful collective energy of a group united in pursuit of excellence.
• The Sword as Extension: Experience the profound sensation of the Jian truly becoming an extension of your own energy, culminating in the confident, fluid performance of the complete 49-step set.
This is Your Legacy to Claim
This program is for those who are no longer content with the superficial. It is for practitioners who seek to own their art, understand its history, and execute it with power and grace. You are not just learning a sequence; you are inheriting a living piece of cultural and martial heritage, upskilling with a system designed for the highest standards.
Enroll today and begin the journey to forge your own edge.
Are you suitable?
This is an advanced form. We recommend that participants are familiar with the 16 or 32 step sword routines. Prospective applicants without the listed experience should contact us to ensure suitability of this training for your current level of sword expertise.
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