| Overview: | As a one of the short weapons of Zhaobao Taiji Quan, Zhaobao Taiji Sword is played with 57 movements in round circles in which the sword moves with the drive of your body, feet and hands. One circle is crossly connected with another, freely to right or left, forward or backward. When practicing, the player and the sword should move as a whole, forcefully and flexibly.
The routine of Zhaobao Taiji single broadsword consists of 20 movements. When you cleave it forward in practice, you should pay attention to the attacks from behind, blocking both left and right. It's the best method to develop the flexibility of your body. Broadsword is easy to carry and is one of the best weapons to protect yovr life and so it's suitable for everyone, young and old to practice. Explained by Wang Haizhou and demonstrated by his son, Wang Changqing.
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