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What are the characteristics of Taiji sword practice?

The characteristics of Taiji sword practice are as follows:

1, Taiji sword requires loose body, vigorous activity, quiet mind and relaxed spirit in space.

God is calm, internal and external harmony: Taiji sword, like Taiji Chuan, has the characteristics of calm and relaxed body, natural expression, single-minded and weightlessness. In terms of posture and form, it is required to stand up straight and comfortable, with head hanging down, elbows sinking, chest pulling out, waist loosening and hips closing; In the action, it is required to guide the mind, pay attention, seek quietness while moving, calm down and breathe naturally, and cooperate with the action.

Lightness and calmness, both rigidity and softness: Taiji sword requires moving like a cat and reeling. Under the guidance of thought, it emphasizes the inner expression of strength, which is implicit but not explicit, and contains rigidity in softness, combining rigidity with softness, lightness and calmness.

Coherence, roundness and continuity: Taiji sword is continuous and gentle, with steady rhythm, rounded operation, dynamic and static combination, distinctive style, full of movement and strong sense of rhythm, which is very different from other swordsmanship's masculine beauty.

Clear swordsmanship and coordination of body and sword: Taiji sword, like other swordsmanship, requires clear swordsmanship, accurate power point, standardized movements, and accurately reflects the offensive and defensive meanings of various swordsmanship.

2. The action of Taiji sword is needed in application.

Turn to the waist, carry it on your back, from back to arm, from arm to wrist, from wrist to sword finger, and sword refers to sword. The coordination of taiji sword's route, movement and breathing requires ups and downs and a combined turn. It all started with reverse abdominal breathing.

Advantages of taiji sword practice

1, enhance physical fitness

Enhance muscle strength: Taiji sword requires the coordination of all muscles, especially the core muscles and upper limb muscles. Through long-term Tai Ji Chuan exercises, we can enhance muscle strength and improve the stability and balance of the body. Improve flexibility: Taiji sword requires the flexibility of the body, and can do large-scale rotation and stretching.

2. Cultivate psychological quality

Relieve stress: Tai Chi sword requires peace of mind, which can effectively relieve stress, adjust mood and improve sleep quality. Cultivate patience and perseverance: Taiji sword movements need repeated practice and constant revision, which is helpful to cultivate patience and perseverance and improve the quality of will. Improve self-confidence: Through long-term Tai Ji Chuan practice, we can cultivate self-confidence and improve our self-regulation ability.

3. Inherit culture

Carry forward traditional culture: Taiji sword is an important part of traditional martial arts in China. By practicing Taiji Sword, we can carry forward the traditional culture of China and enhance our cultural confidence. Inheritance skills: Taiji sword requires standardization, accuracy and elegance, and requires long-term practice and tempering. By inheriting the skills of Taiji sword, this precious cultural heritage will be passed down from generation to generation.