Chen Tai Chi Straight Sword Applications from Internal Fighting Arts
I recently shot applications for the entire Chen Tai Chi Straight Sword Form for my website. I've always believed that if a student is going to learn a weapons form, he should know how it is used in combat. For each of the weapons forms that I teach in Chen Taiji, Xingyiquan and Baguazhang, I teach the body mechanics and fighting applications, too.
This is a very short video showing two applications from two movements in the form -- "Ancient Tree Entwines its Roots" and "Hungry Tiger Searches for Food."
The straight sword was a popular weapon on the battlefields of ancient China. Fighting with a straight sword was a high-level skill. These two sword-fighting applications involve deflecting, sticking, following, controlling your opponent's blade and thrusting.
The video of all the sword applications is available only on my membership website, along with over 700 other video lessons covering the three internal arts and Qigong. There are also ebooks for members to download as part of their membership. If you are in need of deeper insights into the body mechanics and applications of Taiji, Xingyi and Bagua, try two weeks free by going to www.internalfightingarts.com. There are no contracts and you can cancel anytime (and no payment as you try it out with full access for two weeks).
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