Weapons

Weapons

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Taijiquan has three traditional weapons

  • Dao - Sabre. This is a single edged weapon that can be supported by the second hand. The measure of skill is in keeping the weapon close to body.

  • Jian - Sword. This is a double edged weapon and is considered to be ultimate expression of yin overcoming yang.

  • Qiang - Spear/Staff. This is the shortest form but the hardest to master.

  • Cheng Tin Hung referred to the as "Additional Equipment Training"
  • Watch some demos..

Weapons

Sabre v Sabre
Ssicky Spear
Sword v Sabre
Spear
  • The weapon forms are very physically demanding.

  • The weapon techniques include additional empty hand techniques.

  • First forms are learnt then the applications.

  • The weapons also have their "pushing hands" equivalents ; "sticky sabre", "sticky sword" and "sticky spear".

  • Free form weapon combat is very dangerous and should only be undertaken with the correct equipment, protection andwith the greatest care.

  • Watch some demos..