Learn the King of Weapons in Chen Taijiquan - The Pear Blossom Spear Form
Ken Gullette gives you nearly two hours of step-by-step instruction on this beautiful, challenging, athletic spear form. This is also the Chen family's staff form.
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The Chen Spear Form is Smooth and Explosive
The Chen Pear Blossom Spear is one of the most dynamic and challenging weapons forms in the Chen Taiji curriculum. Combining smooth silk-reeling movement with explosive fajin, lively footwork, and powerful whole-body coordination, this form reveals why the spear has long been known as the King of Weapons. It has spins and twirls, deflections and blocks, slashes and thrusts.
On this instructional DVD, Ken Gullette guides you in plain language through the complete 72-movement form with nearly two hours of detailed, step-by-step instruction. You'll see the entire routine from multiple angles, including slow-motion demonstrations, before learning each movement individually.
But this is much more than memorizing choreography.
Throughout the instruction, Ken emphasizes the internal body mechanics that make Chen Taijiquan unique: whole-body connection, dantian-driven movement, silk-reeling energy, proper use of the kua, and the ability to generate power from the ground through the weapon.
The Pear Blossom Spear is also practiced by the Chen family as the White Ape Staff form, making it one of the most valuable and versatile weapons routines in the system. Through consistent practice, you'll improve balance, coordination, body connection, and the ability to express Chen Taiji power through a long weapon.
Whether your goal is to expand your Chen Taiji curriculum, improve your internal mechanics, or explore one of the most important traditional weapons forms, this DVD provides clear instruction in plain English that makes an advanced form accessible and enjoyable to learn.
Develop Explosive Whole-Body Power
The spear demands that your entire body work as one connected unit. Learn how silk-reeling energy, waist rotation, and ground force combine to create powerful, coordinated movement through a long weapon.
Learn an Advanced Traditional Chen Family Weapons Form
The Pear Blossom Spear contains more than 70 movements and has been preserved within the Chen family curriculum for generations. This is an opportunity to learn one of the most respected weapons forms in Chen Taijiquan.
Clear and Detailed Plain-Language Instruction
Every movement is taught step-by-step with straightforward explanations and demonstrations from multiple angles. You'll know exactly where the body, feet, hands, and spear should be throughout the form.
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Frequently Asked Question 1 - Is this form only for advanced students?
Frequently Asked Question 2 - Why would I want to learn a spear form? Nobody fights with spears in the modern age.
Frequently Asked Question 3 - Will practicing the spear form improve my empty-hand Tai Chi forms?
Frequently Asked Question 4 - Do I need a spear as I'm learning the form?
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