Dec 4, 2019
Chen Weiming (1881–1958) Scholar, taijiquan teacher, author
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Chen Weiming (1881–1958) Scholar, taijiquan teacher, author
Chen Weiming, 陳微明, as pictured Taiji Sword, 太極劍 in his book (1929)
觀此比劍專中腕臂與太極劍之用 合顧其法皆不傳 世之能劍者大抵皆舞劍之 類如風捲如電馳如鳥落如龍翔 容觀雖美未必適於用也
Guān cǐ bǐ jiàn zhuān zhōng wàn bì yǔ tàijí jiàn zhī yòng Hé gù qí fǎ jiē bù chuán shì zhī néng jiàn zhě dàdǐ jiē wǔ jiàn zhī lèi rú fēng juǎn rú diàn chí rú niǎo luò rú lóng xiáng róng guān suī měi wèibì shì yú yòng yě
《太極劍》陳微明
Demonstrations of sword matches that focus on (striking) the wrist and arm are used the same in taiji sword. (I’ve) noticed that this has not been passed down. Generally speaking, those practicing the sword dance today are like a rolling wind, very fast like a swooping bird, and with an appearance like a soaring dragon; it looks beautiful but is not necessarily of any use.
Quoted from the introduction to Taiji Sword by Chen Weiming (1929) trans: Scott M. Rodell
My translations are not always into perfect, smooth English. Instead I work to capture the essence of the original Chinese and not make unnecessary interpretations for the sake sounding better.
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A rare photo set of Chen Weiming (1881–1958) practicing his Taijiquan sword form.