This specific Forty-form routine is presented by Master Wu Shijun, a world-renowned 11th-generation successor of Chen-style Taijiquan and a direct inheritor of the technical legacy of Grandmaster Chen Fake. This program is part of the 'Practical Application of Chen-style Taiji Quan and Weapon Series,' designed to bridge the gap between aesthetic form and functional combat. The broadsword, known as the 'Marshal of all Weapons,' requires a unique blend of ferocity and internal control, which Master Wu Shijun demonstrates with the authority of a lifelong practitioner. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND WEAPONRY LOGIC The Forty-form routine is a comprehensive Technical Routine that encompasses more than 20 distinct broadsword methods, including hacking (Pi), chopping (Kan), uppercuting (Liao), twining (Chan), and thrusting (Zha). Unlike modern performance wushu, this routine emphasizes the 'Old and Original' methods, where every movement has a specific defensive or offensive purpose. The practitioner must embody 'Body-Sword Integration,' ensuring that the weapon moves as an extension of the torso. The routine is characterized by its 'Fluid Structure,' alternating between explosive Fa-Jin (Explosive Power) and soft, neutralizing twines. It requires the practitioner to balance 'Hardness and Softness' (Gang Rou Xiang Ji) while maintaining a cohesive flow of energy throughout the 104-minute instructional sequence.
Lecturer: Wu Shijun
Format: MP4
Language: Chinese | Subtitle: English
Duration: 102'00"
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