Doc-Fai Wong, Brian Kuttel
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This book provides a solid foundation for Tai Chi sword training, emphasizing Tai Chi principles, sword theory, application, and technique development
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throughout form instruction.
The sword, or jian, is a signature weapon in the ancient art of Tai Chi Chuan, that exhibits not only Tai Chi theory and principles but offers a completely new dimension to Tai Chi training as an extension of the body. This book contains instruction on the Tai Chi Shau Mei Hua Jian or Small Plum Blossom Sword form which is an excellent introduction to Tai Chi sword techniques and forms training, taught by world-renowned Martial Artist, Grandmaster Doc-Fai Wong, a 5th generation master of Yang Style Tai Chi, and president of the worldwide Plum Blossom International Federation.
The Tai Chi Shau Mei Hua Jian is an excellent training form for beginner and advanced students alike, with many unique combinations exclusive to the set, and acts as a perfect bridge to and between longer sword forms in the Tai Chi Chuan system.
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