Eight Immortals Sword Book & DVD by Jack Yan

A challenging two minute routine. This sword, though peppered with beautiful postures, is not a “sword dance” form but a classically constructed form with authentic usage. Some lines even look more like fencing class than performance. Movements show the impulse of energy and intention. Off-angle striking, extended and balanced hitting postures, movements with notable body torque. The whole set is worth it just to see “Riding the Donkey Backwards.” All actions are organic, natural and without pretence. Teacher Yan's atittude is gracious and refined. The kind of set that fultils the definiton of art, something that you can come back to over and over.

In addition there are about twenty minutes on straight sword basics.

In addition, Instructor Yan shows the key movements of swordsmaship including unusual angles and tight footwork in the DVD.

Jack Yan is a martial artist, teacher and musician. In Tai Chi, he is the disciple of the world-famous Chen Zheng Lei. Here he demonstrates a long and strong sword form with a wide range of technique and very few pretensions to be charming.

Length: 64 page book with 1 hour DVD

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