In responce to zaynit and dishirai: There is actually a deep connection between master Chen's feet and the sword tip. Notice how the sword has no momentum. It is fully controlled by his roots. This is actually one of the most precise sword forms you will see anywhere. There is not much that is martial ablout a deep stance. It is calistenic. Master Chen's natural stance is agile and is based on tested fighting experience. By the way he has improved tremendously in the past 40 years.
@hetgeen I am looking at the times that he can defend himself. Everyone does this but it's no help. You should always use true lines as much as possible. Most of the lines seen here are of very little use. This was 38 years ago. Hopefully, we all have changed for the better in 38 years. I can only speak about what is seen. Now if he was hiding his true ablity, back then. I say very good job. If not, like I said everyone changes over the years.
Agreed. Flancka is obviously clueless as to who C.C. Chen is and what Tai Chi is all about. I know this sword form. The postures could be more martial looking (e.g. deeper stances or faster paced), but believe me, Master Chen's internal gongfu is at a level most will never reach.
@zaynit Although the previous comment wasnt particularly constructive I have to agree that the form is executed very badly. I am no expert either but I just had a lesson with my master after a 2 year forced absence and she ripped me apart for exactly the same issues as this video shows. There is no connection between his leg movements and his arms so there is no force applied through his whole body to the sword. Also his head is bent Let me know if I need say more.
In responce to zaynit and dishirai: There is actually a deep connection between master Chen's feet and the sword tip. Notice how the sword has no momentum. It is fully controlled by his roots. This is actually one of the most precise sword forms you will see anywhere. There is not much that is martial ablout a deep stance. It is calistenic. Master Chen's natural stance is agile and is based on tested fighting experience. By the way he has improved tremendously in the past 40 years.
hetgeen 8 months ago
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@hetgeen I am looking at the times that he can defend himself. Everyone does this but it's no help. You should always use true lines as much as possible. Most of the lines seen here are of very little use. This was 38 years ago. Hopefully, we all have changed for the better in 38 years. I can only speak about what is seen. Now if he was hiding his true ablity, back then. I say very good job. If not, like I said everyone changes over the years.
HillardEarl 3 months ago
Thank you, put it on my ipod touch so i can practice away from the computer.
kathleenevv 1 year ago
I hope you don't accidentally use your ipod as a sword and fling it away :-)
zaynit 1 year ago
crappy form
flancka 1 year ago
@flancka
Crappy and disrespectful reply, must be from a self-proclaimed expert.
zaynit 1 year ago
@zaynit
Agreed. Flancka is obviously clueless as to who C.C. Chen is and what Tai Chi is all about. I know this sword form. The postures could be more martial looking (e.g. deeper stances or faster paced), but believe me, Master Chen's internal gongfu is at a level most will never reach.
tunacan692 1 year ago
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dishirai 1 year ago
@zaynit Although the previous comment wasnt particularly constructive I have to agree that the form is executed very badly. I am no expert either but I just had a lesson with my master after a 2 year forced absence and she ripped me apart for exactly the same issues as this video shows. There is no connection between his leg movements and his arms so there is no force applied through his whole body to the sword. Also his head is bent Let me know if I need say more.
dishirai 1 year ago
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dishirai 1 year ago
So helpful for remembering the form. Wonderful.
10beachwood 2 years ago
This is great, thank you for posting
steveg219 2 years ago