Single Sword

This 2 disc DVD presents the Single Edge Straight Sword, created by Chen Wangting. Considered one of the oldest weapons, it has been practiced for hundreds of years in the Chen Village and beyond. The 49 movements of the sword form combine the body work and footwork of Taijiquan with changes in speed & direction, weapons energies & strategies and skillful development of mind intention to create a powerful and lithe routine.
The DVD opens with a brief overview of the history & characteristics of the sword. The instructional aspect begins with two complete demonstrations of the routine, one at natural speed and one in slow motion. Each section is then presented one by one. Within each section the single movements are presented three times, the second time is accompanied by a detailed explanation. The sections are then repeated one by one in their entirely and the DVD concludes with two more full demonstrations at natural and slow speed.
At the end of the DVD there is an instruction module of pushing hands with Chen Xiaowang and Chen Jun, his son.This portion includes static single & two hand push hands with applications, small and large single stepping & application; and Luancai hua demonstration technique & strategy.