Exploration and Analysis on the Formation of Taoist Kongfu in Wudang Mountains and its Influential Factors

With the combination of documentary analysis, expert interview and field work, this study conducted a profound and systemic research with attention to the formation of Taoist Kongfu in Wudang Mountains and its influential factors. The findings of this study can be summarized as follows: Wudang Kongfu was generated in the context of the specific region of Wudang Mountains, which was created based on the hunting skills of the ancients, the fight skills developed during the period of cold weapon fights, and the needs of human survivals as well. Wudang Kongfu is a Martial Arts sect influenced by the social background and the embodied Taoist culture.