Wudang Sword Level 1: Foundational Drills
Study the primary drills and exercises for developing authentic Daoist Sword skill via this complete and balanced technique training video series. Train along side Daoist Swordsman Xia Chongyi at your convenience, as Xia offers insights into the body mechanics, combat applications, and wellness behind each of these primary seven skills.
This video series features 3 hours of in-depth training and details. Included are 16 exercises, each with dedicated videos for discussion and demonstration. Learning to connect these movements will provide limitless training opportunities, and a completely new view on the traditional sword forms from Wudang and other Chinese martial art styles.
This series is focused on developing solo skills. Combat and fencing principles are available in conjunction with this video series via Swordsman Xia's "Taiji Fencing Principles, Vol. 1" book.
Order the book at:
http://book.daoistsword.com
Those that purchase this video series from Vimeo will also receive access to our online discussion community where students can ask questions to Swordsman Xia directly about the exercises, as well as post videos and discuss their practices with one another.
Join the discussion group at:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/Wudang7SSS
**THIS COURSE WAS DESIGNED FOR UDEMY, BUT IS NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY HERE ON VIMEO.**
Videos, books, training equipment, clothing, & wooden swords available at:
http://www.DaoistSword.com
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i. Course Introduction
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ii. Demonstration
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iii. Orientation
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Grips – 1. Square Grip
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Grips – 2. Straight Grip
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Grips – 3. Swordsman's Hex
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7SSS 1A – Grasping, Receive
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7SSS 1B – Grasping, Return
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Assignment 1 Grasping
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7SSS 2A – Warming, Flick & Fling
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7SSS 2B – Warming, Drill
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Assignment 2 Warming
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7SSS 3A – Stirring, Counter-Clockwise
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7SSS 3B – Stirring, Clockwise
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Assignment 3 Stirring
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7SSS 4A – Flowering, Chop
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7SSS 4B – Flowering, Curl
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Assignment 4 Flowering
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7SSS 5A – Orbiting, Pierce
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7SSS 5B – Orbiting, Draw
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Assignment 5 Orbiting
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7SSS 6A – Guiding, Shoulders
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7SSS 6B – Guiding, Thorax
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Assignment 6 Guiding
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7SSS 7A – Blossoming, Ascend
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7SSS 7B – Blossoming, Descend
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Assignment 7 Blossoming
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iv. Wellness Exercises
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v. Closing Comments
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vi. Additional Resources
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Practice Session (1/2)
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Practice Session (2/2)
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Addendum 1: Drilling Backside
This video covers the practice an alternative variation of the Drilling technique, backside.
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Seven Star Sword Skill Technique List
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