05/26/2026
“To learn martial art, you must have Wu de (Martial Morality). Wu de is of utmost importance.
Martial art is not about getting fame or fortune.
To learn martial art is to live in the Tao. If you separate from the Tao, then you will lose the way.”
– Grandmaster Wang Yongquan
“Yang Family Tai Chi Master Wang Yongquan believed in acting according with Wu De (Martial Virtue). He had a noble character and possessed great martial skills, and known for being virtuous and excelled in martial arts. He was honest, compassionate, sincere and dedicated. He liked learning martial arts and was an enthusiastic teacher. He did not care for fame and lived a simple life.
When he talked about other martial arts styles and practitioners, he always pointed out their specialties in positive terms and never negatively. He said, every style has their unique features and advantages, it does not matter which style, if on becomes proficient in it, then its good.
When challengers visited,, he treated them with respect and stopped without boasting his achievements and without embarrassing others. When he took on students he looked for virtuous characters.
He taught wholeheartedly and did not withhold information. When he tested their hands, after Fajin, he would grab the opponent’s arm, to prevent them from falling down. If anyone had trouble understanding he would patiently explain again.” – Editor’s note
from Wang Yongquans Writings on Yang Style Tai chi — feeling peaceful
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