Yang Style Tai Chi Broadsword Dao Techniques Master Fu Shengyuan Kung Fu DVD
LECTURER: Fu Shengyuan
SKUDW174-06
SUBTITLEEnglish / Chinese
TIME61.0
Index: Yang Style Tai Chi Broadsword Dao Techniques Master Fu Shengyuan Kung Fu DVD // Combat Applications / Taijiquan Weapon // Combat Mechanics
Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan Single Broadsword Technical Routine Instructional DVD With Grandmaster Fu Shengyuan And Fu Qingquan For Combat Mastery
Index: Yang Style Tai Chi Broadsword Dao Techniques Master Fu Shengyuan Kung Fu DVD // Combat Applications / Taijiquan Weapon // Combat Mechanics
Traditional Wushu Mastery
●Master the fierce and agile 'Tiger' energy of the Yang Style Broadsword system.
●Learn the essential blade methods including Chopping, Hacking, and Intercepting.
●Develop explosive Fa-Jin through the integration of the waist and the broadsword.
●Expert guidance on the 'Ten Key Points' for standard and correct martial posture.
Protecting the technical DNA of an ancient martial heritage.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND WEAPON PHILOSOPHY
The Yang Style Taiji Broadsword (Taiji Dao) is the premier Short Weapon of the Yang family martial tradition. Known for its fierce, 'Tiger-like' energy, the broadsword routine is an extension of the empty-hand forms, sharing the same foundational principles and aesthetic. This instructional DVD is led by Grandmaster Fu Shengyuan and Fu Qingquan, direct lineage heirs who have spent decades perfecting the 'Body-Weapon Integration' required for this art. Historically, the broadsword was valued for its ability to hack through armor and defend against multiple attackers. In the context of Yang Style Taijiquan, the broadsword routine incorporates the signature 'Silk Reeling' and 'Fa-Jin' of the lineage, transforming a simple blade into a sophisticated instrument of Internal Power and agile defense.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THE TEN KEY POINTS
The Yang Style Broadsword routine is characterized by its 'Graceful and Agile' postures, which mirror the movements of the empty-hand boxing. The Technical Routine is built upon the 'Ten Key Points for Taiji Quan,' ensuring that the movements are standard, correct, and coordinated. The blade work features essential methods such as Chopping, Hacking, Upper Cut, Hanging, and Intercepting. Grandmaster Fu demonstrates how the routine maintains the 'Grandeur and Spirit' of the Yang lineage, with postures that are almost identical to the boxing forms but enhanced by the presence of the steel blade. The routine is named using pithy formulas, making it a rich cultural heritage as well as a practical combat system. The broadsword is used to 'Close and Intercept,' creating an impenetrable shield around the practitioner.
BIO-MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT AND KINETIC POWER
The bio-mechanics of the broadsword require a high degree of 'Coordination among Hands, Eyes, Body, and Steps.' The power of the chop or hack does not come from the arm alone but is generated in the 'Dantian' and transmitted through the 'Python Waist' and legs. Master Fu emphasizes 'Body-Broadsword Integration,' where the weapon follows the movement of the core. The 'Silk Reeling' energy (Chan Si Jin) is used to wrap the blade around the body for protection and to generate centrifugal force for devastating strikes. The footwork must be 'Flexible and Stable,' allowing for rapid directional changes while maintaining the 'Root' necessary for explosive Fa-Jin. This structural discipline ensures that the practitioner can move with 'Agile Grandeur' while remaining internally quiet.
PRACTICE AND MARTIAL EFFICACY
This 60-minute instructional guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Technical Routine, focusing on the 'Combat Applications' of each stance. Grandmaster Fu teaches the student how to 'Lead into Emptiness' with the blade, using the broadsword's weight to neutralize an opponent's weapon before counter-attacking. The routine is an excellent method for developing upper body strength, coordination, and 'Internal Pressure.' By mastering the essential methods of the Yang Style Broadsword, the practitioner gains a deep understanding of the 'Hard-Soft' duality of Taoist martial arts, achieving a level of mastery where the blade and the spirit move as one. This DVD is an essential resource for any serious student of the Yang family tradition.
The Yang Style Taiji Broadsword (Taiji Dao) is the premier Short Weapon of the Yang family martial tradition. Known for its fierce, 'Tiger-like' energy, the broadsword routine is an extension of the empty-hand forms, sharing the same foundational principles and aesthetic. This instructional DVD is led by Grandmaster Fu Shengyuan and Fu Qingquan, direct lineage heirs who have spent decades perfecting the 'Body-Weapon Integration' required for this art. Historically, the broadsword was valued for its ability to hack through armor and defend against multiple attackers. In the context of Yang Style Taijiquan, the broadsword routine incorporates the signature 'Silk Reeling' and 'Fa-Jin' of the lineage, transforming a simple blade into a sophisticated instrument of Internal Power and agile defense.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND THE TEN KEY POINTS
The Yang Style Broadsword routine is characterized by its 'Graceful and Agile' postures, which mirror the movements of the empty-hand boxing. The Technical Routine is built upon the 'Ten Key Points for Taiji Quan,' ensuring that the movements are standard, correct, and coordinated. The blade work features essential methods such as Chopping, Hacking, Upper Cut, Hanging, and Intercepting. Grandmaster Fu demonstrates how the routine maintains the 'Grandeur and Spirit' of the Yang lineage, with postures that are almost identical to the boxing forms but enhanced by the presence of the steel blade. The routine is named using pithy formulas, making it a rich cultural heritage as well as a practical combat system. The broadsword is used to 'Close and Intercept,' creating an impenetrable shield around the practitioner.
BIO-MECHANICAL ALIGNMENT AND KINETIC POWER
The bio-mechanics of the broadsword require a high degree of 'Coordination among Hands, Eyes, Body, and Steps.' The power of the chop or hack does not come from the arm alone but is generated in the 'Dantian' and transmitted through the 'Python Waist' and legs. Master Fu emphasizes 'Body-Broadsword Integration,' where the weapon follows the movement of the core. The 'Silk Reeling' energy (Chan Si Jin) is used to wrap the blade around the body for protection and to generate centrifugal force for devastating strikes. The footwork must be 'Flexible and Stable,' allowing for rapid directional changes while maintaining the 'Root' necessary for explosive Fa-Jin. This structural discipline ensures that the practitioner can move with 'Agile Grandeur' while remaining internally quiet.
PRACTICE AND MARTIAL EFFICACY
This 60-minute instructional guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Technical Routine, focusing on the 'Combat Applications' of each stance. Grandmaster Fu teaches the student how to 'Lead into Emptiness' with the blade, using the broadsword's weight to neutralize an opponent's weapon before counter-attacking. The routine is an excellent method for developing upper body strength, coordination, and 'Internal Pressure.' By mastering the essential methods of the Yang Style Broadsword, the practitioner gains a deep understanding of the 'Hard-Soft' duality of Taoist martial arts, achieving a level of mastery where the blade and the spirit move as one. This DVD is an essential resource for any serious student of the Yang family tradition.
Master Fu Shengyuan
Index: Yang Style Tai Chi Broadsword Dao Techniques Master Fu Shengyuan Kung Fu DVD // Internal Power / Silk Reeling // Combat Mechanics
Biographical Profile: Fu Shengyuan
The Standard-Bearer of Yang Family Heritage and Global Ambassador of Authentic Tai Chi
Fu Shengyuan (1931–2017), born in Shanghai and later establishing a global legacy from Australia, was one of the most revered authorities on Yang Style Taijiquan in the modern era. As a fifth-generation lineage holder of the Yang family tradition, he dedicated his life to preserving the purity of the art, ensuring that the "Great Frame" (Da Jia) of his ancestors remained accessible and unadulterated for practitioners across every continent.
Martial Arts Background: Direct Lineage and the Legacy of the Greats
Grandmaster Fu’s mastery was rooted in an elite martial pedigree. He was the son of the legendary Fu Zhongwen, who was himself the grand-nephew and top disciple of Yang Chengfu (the man responsible for modernizing Yang Style). From the age of nine, Fu Shengyuan underwent rigorous training under his father’s strict supervision, mastering the 108-form, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Broadsword, and the sophisticated art of Push Hands. His lineage provided him with a direct, unbroken connection to the technical nuances and internal secrets of the Yang family’s original teachings.
International Vision: From the Cradle of Shanghai to Global Leadership
Following in the footsteps of his father, who founded the famous Yongnian Taiji Association, Fu Shengyuan became a pivotal figure in the global expansion of the art. After moving to Perth, Australia, in 1989, he founded the World Yongnian Taiji Federation. He acted as a tireless itinerant master, traveling to dozens of countries to conduct seminars and workshops. His efforts were instrumental in standardizing Yang Style competition forms and establishing a high-quality educational framework that bridged Eastern tradition with Western sports science.
Artistic Style: Serene, Expansive, and Mechanically Perfect
His technique was the embodiment of the Yang Style aesthetic: "extended and natural, relaxed and stable." Fu Shengyuan was renowned for his impeccable posture and his ability to demonstrate "Internal Power" (Nei Jin) with effortless grace. In his teaching, he emphasized the "Ten Essential Points" of Yang Chengfu, focusing on the continuity of movement and the harmony between the mind and body. His extensive series of instructional media serves as a definitive digital archive, providing a precise visual record of the Yang family’s technical standards for future generations of martial artists.
HERITAGE ARCHIVE: This instructional media is part of the Chinoiserie2008 Traditional Wushu Collection. Our mission is to preserve the authentic lineage and technical standards of Chinese martial arts through systematic digital documentation.
ID: DW174-06
TAGS: Yang Style Broadsword | Taiji Dao | Fu Shengyuan | Yang Family Lineage
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