Tai Chi Workshop

April 30, 1:30-3:30pm. Tai Chi and the Broadsword.

This workshop will cover some of the history and principles of Chen Style Tai Chi and how the use of a sword in practice can help improve your Tai Chi skills.

For those students who have learned the Broadsword, they will get to have a review and practice session. For Beginners, you will get to learn stances and sword movements plus some basic applications of this interesting weapon. The Tai Chi Broadsword is an important training tool in Chen Tai Chi and was used extensively in the resistance against invaders during WW2. The Broadsword is simple to use and improves strength, agility, and flexibility.

We will have some wooden practice weapons to use for the training. And some special training tools for a more realistic experience. Some special wooden practice Broadswords made by Gary Huff will be available for purchase as well as other merchandise including some videos and books on Tai Chi and the Broadsword.