Chen
Style Tai Chi Single Sword
There are 35
movements in this routine, which
is reasonably and cohesively
arranged. Its main movements
include hack, chop, parry, thrust,
intercept, press, push, slice,
block and swing in figure-8
form. With smooth and round
body movements and agile and
stable footwork, the two broadswords
are wonderfully played, fully
embodying Chen style Tai Chi
Chuan features of hardness and
softness in harmony, fastness
and slowness in interval and
looseness, activeness and explosiveness
in force application.. Exercise
requirements: the broadswords
should cooperate well with the
steps, as the saying goes that
"Looking at your hands
when using single broadsword
and watch your steps when using
double broadsword which emphasizes
the importance of your footwork
when practicing two broadswords.
Here demonstrated by Chen Zhenlei
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Chen
single sword taolu |
White
monkey presents fruits |
Part
grass to look for snake |
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Big
snake turns body |
Fly
obliquely |
Wild
Horse jumps over gully |
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Hero carries on the battle |
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Green
Dragon turns body |
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