My Taiji lessons continue. I am trying to perfect the long form, with 37 moves. Taiji, being a martial art, can also be performed with a sword. Here is a version of the 42 move sword form, in an amazing animation passed on to me by daughter Catherine. It is quite enthralling.http://vimeo.com/14250730
Very nice! The sword form is more of a 'exhibition' style (I can do a 32 sword form). Regardless of which form and long/short, do it slowly (fast is easy), smoothly (no abrupt motion), think and see nothing, ... and do it regularly (the hardest part).
ReplyDeleteTake care, enjoy the Taiji. Yang
My space ship arrives at 3.15 Saturday. Do you want me to bring my own clothing and sword for Monday night?
ReplyDeleteThanks Yang-I'll leave the swords for a while.
ReplyDeleteMary, I think we should be able to perfect the 8 form while you are here!