- Lashing out, trying to cut the O with speed, without being invited.
- Blocking or pushing an attacking blade aside instead of moving the body out of the way.
- Disengaging to achieve a cut even though the O’s blade is dangerously close.
- ‘Feinting’, to fake an attack in order to get an advantage.
- Gripping the handle loosely or bending the wrist.
- Gripping the handle too tightly, or tensing the arms.
- Allowing the point to get unnecessarily out of line with the O.
- Failure to take care of the O (causing or allowing harm to befall the O).
- Clashing one blade against the other.
- Having a plan or anticipating.
- Anger or fear.
Author and Images: Ken van Sickle
- Tai Chi Sword by Kenneth van Sickle
- EDITOR’S PREFACE -Tai Chi Sword 1
- Introductory Thoughts – Tai Chi Sword 2
- PREFACE – Tai Chi Sword 3
- KENNETH VAN SICKLE – Tai Chi Sword 4
- CHENG MAN CH’ING – Tai Chi Sword 5
- A ROYALTY OF ARMS – Tai Chi Sword 6
- SWORD DIMENSIONS – Tai Chi Sword 7
- WHY AND HOW – Tai Chi Sword 8
- TIME AND HUMOUR – Tai Chi Sword 9
- HARMONY – Tai Chi Sword 10
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