Training with the Dao, or saber, develops the fundamental skills required for all other short weapons training, and it is traditionally the first short weapon learned in Chinese martial arts. It is advised to focus on basic saber techniques and drills until you have developed the correct body structure, a good root and center, and you can manifest power. In general, your saber length should be from the floor to your solar plexus area. If you can master the saber, you will have 70% of the technique needed for many other short weapons.
Saber Fundamental Training Dr. Yang teaches the fundamental techniques, solo drills, and 2-person matching practice of Saber (Dao) training for all martial art styles.
Shaolin Saber Basic Sequences Saber training develops the fundamental skills required for all other short weapons training, and it is traditionally the first short weapon learned in Chinese martial arts.
Taiji Saber, Classical Yang Style Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming demonstrates the traditional 32-posture Taiji Saber long form, with basic drills, qigong, and martial applications.
Training with the Jian, or sword, raises the Spirit to a higher level of awareness and focus, and is considered the greatest achievement in Chinese martial arts. The Chinese say “100 days of bare hands. 1,000 days of spear. 10,000 days of sword.” There are many types of sword. The sword length should be from the floor to your solar plexus, or shorter, relative to the style and the preference of each practitioner. The ultimate goal in sword training is to lead Qi to the tip of the sword, and develop skills to listen and stick to an opponent through your weapon.
Sword Fundamental Training Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming presents fundamental techniques, drills, partner training, and Sword sparring. Sword training raises the Spirit to a higher level of awareness and focus, and is considered the greatest achievement in Chinese martial arts.
Northern Shaolin Sword Master the King of the Short Weapons! Three Sequences, Key Techniques, 15 Two-Person Matching Drills, Fighting Strategies, and over 50 Martial Applications.
Taiji Sword, Classical Yang Style "The ultimate or final goal of Taiji Sword training is to gain a deep understanding of yourself in order to lead a more enlightened life." – Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming.
Training with the Gun, or staff, develops the fundamental skills required for all other long weapons training, and it is traditionally the first long weapon learned in Chinese martial arts. If you can master the staff, you will have 70% of the technique needed for many other long weapons. Staff length can be anywhere from the floor to eyebrow height, to much longer, depending upon the style. These techniques can also be used with a bo staff in Japanese or Okinawan martial arts.
Taiji & Shaolin Staff Fundamental Training Master the staff no matter what martial art style you practice with these solo and partner staff techniques. Includes matching practice.
Shaolin Staff Basic Sequences Learn the first two staff sequences taught in Shaolin Kung Fu. Includes solo and partner drills and martial applications.
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