GUO FUHOU – WU STYLE TAIJIQUAN

DVD – Master Guo Fuhou’s Traditional Wu‑style Taijiquan

The Wu‑style Taijiquan routine and combat applications that embody Taiji’s highest theory — finally revealed.

Instructor / Performer: Master Guo Fuhou Runtime: 60 minutes

Overview

The Wu‑style Taijiquan routine and combat applications that embody the highest theoretical principles of Taijiquan — finally made public.

Wu‑style Taijiquan was founded by Wu Yuxiang. Its technical theory emphasizes:

• the作用 of intent and qi
• the principle of “use intention, not force” (用意不用力)
• refined, compact movement
• strict hand methods
• agile footwork described as “touch and immediately spiral”
• clear transformations of empty/full and opening/closing

It is an innovative school that transformed Taijiquan into an art where “the smaller can overcome the larger”, and it holds an important place in the development of modern Taijiquan.

This DVD presents:

• the full 66‑movement Wu‑style routine
• the theoretical framework of Wang Zongyue
• practical combat applications of the routine

All taught by Master Guo Fuhou, one of the most respected living authorities on traditional Taijiquan.

CONTENTS

• Routine Demonstration (66‑movement Wu‑style Taijiquan)
• Explanation of Wang Zongyue’s Theory and Its Relation to the Routine
• Practical Combat Applications of the Routine

Instructor Profile

Master Guo Fuhou

Born in 1923 in Shandong Province. Disciple of Li Yulin, a direct student of Sun Lutang.

Achievements:

• 1957 — Gold Medal, National Wushu Exhibition (Taijiquan)
• 1958 — Double Champion, National Wushu Games (Taijiquan & Taiji Sword)

Expert in:

• Yang‑style & Sun‑style Taijiquan
• Wudang Sword
• Baguazhang
• Xingyiquan
• Internal‑martial‑arts theory
• Push‑hands, in which he is especially renowned

He has been invited to Japan, where his instruction and demonstrations were highly praised. Currently serves as an Honorary Committee Member of the Chinese Wushu Association