It is much harder for the mind to wander when you are responsible for a 30-inch blade! Getting Started
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) Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, sword and knife
Weapon techniques have specific safety and structural requirements that are hard to learn from video alone. It is much harder for the mind to
The Broadsword (often referred to in Chinese as a "Knife" due to its single edge) offers a stark contrast to the straight sword. It is generally faster, more powerful, and more "earthy." and more "earthy."