Tai Chi Sabre
The origins of the Taoist Tai Chi Sabre Set are believed to go back to Chang Sang Fen. Comprised of 27 move, the set brings the benefits of working the physiology at the skeleton-muscular level.
Spirals, one-legged dan yus and overhead circular motions are predominant features helping the stretching and relaxation of the shoulders and of the upper back.
Practiced diligently, this set favours the opening of the upper gate that connects the spine with the head.
Class Details
Leader: Graham Smith / 07921 859802
Venue: St Mary’s Church Hall, 203 Vale Rd, Ash Vale, GU12 5JE.
Time: Every Friday from 10.30am to 11am.
Cost: £15 for as long as it lasts.
Demonstration
The video below is a demonstration of the Tai Chi Sabre set:
The 27 Moves of the Tai Chi Sabre Set
- Commencement
- Change hands
- Evade, extend and lunge
- Left and right push sabre
- Upward cut and penetrate with hand
- The beauty runs to the moon
- Fair lady throws shuttles
- Hide sabre and push
- Fair lady throws shuttles
- Hide sabre and push
- Raise leg and pierce
- Hide sabre
- Move to left and pierce upwards
- Hide sabre and push
- Lower body to tame tiger
- Change hands and cut downwards
- Raise leg and pierce
- Hide sabre and push
- Turn to pierce
- Left and right upper cut
- Fair lady throws shuttles
- Jump and hide sabre
- Shift steps and throw shuttles
- Evade
- Change hands
- Retreat to form seven stars
- Return to origin
Buying a Sabre
There are many online stores you can buy a sabre: