Yang-Style Tai Chi Sword 16 Form
楊式太極剑十六式
Saturdays 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (PDT)
Instructor: Shufen Zhou
8-Week Session
Dates: May 30 • June 6, 13, 20, 27 • July 11, 18, 25
No class on July 4
Tuition: In-Person $200 • Online $120 • Drop-In $30
Description
Tai Chi Sword is one of the most popular Tai Chi weapons. The two-edged straight sword (jian) is used for training upper body conditioning, strengthening the arms and wrist, and improving energy coordination throughout the whole body.
The Yang-Style Tai Chi Sword 16 Form is an beginner level Tai Chi sword form that provides an introduction to sword training. This class will give a comprehensive overview of the Yang-Style Sword 16 Form and the associated Yang-Style chuan form movements.
Prerequisites
Students should already be familiar with a beginner-level Tai Chi Chuan form, such as the Yang-Style 24 Form.
Students will need their own Tai Chi sword. If you need assistance selecting or purchasing a sword, please contact us at info@opentaichi.org.
