The Spring and Autumn Falchion — Guan Dao, also known as the "Green Dragon Crescent Blade" — is one of the most respected and physically demanding long weapons in the Chinese martial arts tradition, historically associated with the legendary general Guan Yu. In this instructional DVD, Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei presents the Chen Style Taijiquan Guan Dao form, demonstrating how the immense weight and reach of this polearm weapon are mastered through whole-body coordination, rooted footwork, and the projection of internal force from the core outward to the blade. The instruction covers sweeping, chopping, thrusting, and spinning techniques that demand both physical strength and refined internal mechanics, making this an advanced study for serious Chen Taijiquan weapons practitioners.
Lecturer: Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei
Format: MP4
Language: Chinese | Subtitle: English
Duration: 69'00"
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