This year, Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang will teach Silk-reeling training and double-edge sword (jian) form.  Chen family sword is one of the oldest and more famous of the traditional weapons curriculum.  It is a very lively form that emphasizes agile footwork, clear intention and very refined silk-reeling energy.Below is a clip of Chen Xiaowang performing the Chen Family Taiji Straight sword form:

URL: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WOz1PCMkao

What:  Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang workshop:
1)  silk-reeling instruction/correction
2)  double-edge (jian) sword form instruction

When:  October 1st-3rd, 2010

Where:
University of Chicago
Reynolds club
Hutchinson commons
5706 South University Ave

For more information and details, contact Andy Loria of Hyde Park Taijiquan.