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There exists a conundrum while fencing, as in all aspects of Tai Chi, we must be relaxed “Yin”.

Sword strategies We get strength from our centre, speed from the O. When neutralising, we let the O’s blade barely miss us, so that his realisation that he has missed is delayed. If the O shows a weak grip, use one of the disarming techniques, as in the kicks before […]

To recover from a ‘Beat and Cut’ attack as commonly used in non-Tai Chi fencing, when the…

This is used as a response to downward pressure on your blade to your left side.

To neutralise a cut to the right side of your head or neck with a technique such as “Phoenix Spreads Wings”.

This is the name I give to the move between “Dragonfly Strikes Water” and “Swallow Returns to Nest”.

After having studied Tai Chi form, push hands and sword form for several years, practised the core exercises …