Here are some beautiful examples of Wudang sword forms and applications.
The idea behind the Wudang sword style is move the body, as well as the blade, as as to be able to parry and block an oncoming blow and then follow it up with a slice or thrust of your own. Many of the small movements (that doesn’t really look like much) are a redirection of the opponent’s blade. The style combines smaller movements with larger swings and broad movements. Much of thew footwork and pivoting is based on the premise that one may face more than one opponent at a time; blocking one oncoming attack only to spin and fend off another. As graceful as it looks, it’s very much about the sword and doing damage. The sword acts as an extension of the arm and practitioners utilize stabbing, slashing, poking, slicking, drilling and many other movements of attack as well as a very distinct flow between each movement.