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On-Line Lessons
Yang Style
Tai Chi
Dao/Saber/Broadsword
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Lesson 16:
This Lesson Contains:
Movement # 16 – Press Saber Forward Diagonally
This is exactly the same movement as Movement # 13. The application is the same. The only difference is the direction. The opponent tries to poke my center. I neutralize this poke down and to the side, step in, and press with my saber.
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Shift
the weight straight back and withdraw the left foot into empty step on toe. The
saber rotates to face basically parallel to the ground, and as you withdraw,
the saber presses slightly down and to your left. The left hand has attached
to the saber blade about ¾ of the down toward the point to add stability. Focus on
the underneath portion of the blade. Note: When joining and leading the opponent’s saber be
careful to lead it slightly to your left so you can step in and also so the
point will not be pointing directly toward your body. |
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Step forward with the left foot to face halfway between south and west. The torso also faces this direction. Press outward
with the saber. The blade is at a slight diagonal angle in front of the body.
The arms are straight without locking the elbow joint. Focus on
the cutting edge of the saber. |
