To develop Peng Jin (ward-off energy) and a rooted stance.
Discovering Balance: A Guide to Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Sword, and Knife
If you’re looking to transition from the hand form to weapons, here are a few tips:
Weapon techniques have specific safety and structural requirements that are hard to learn from video alone.
The movements are light, agile, and "sticking"—similar to the principles of Push Hands. It trains the practitioner to project their Qi (energy) to the very tip of the blade. 3. The Broadsword or Knife (Taiji Dao)
It is much harder for the mind to wander when you are responsible for a 30-inch blade! Getting Started
To develop Peng Jin (ward-off energy) and a rooted stance.
Discovering Balance: A Guide to Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Sword, and Knife
If you’re looking to transition from the hand form to weapons, here are a few tips:
Weapon techniques have specific safety and structural requirements that are hard to learn from video alone.
The movements are light, agile, and "sticking"—similar to the principles of Push Hands. It trains the practitioner to project their Qi (energy) to the very tip of the blade. 3. The Broadsword or Knife (Taiji Dao)
It is much harder for the mind to wander when you are responsible for a 30-inch blade! Getting Started
