*Common Questions* *Why is her sword floppy?* Since this is adapted for sport and health, you want to change the weapons to be safer for practice and competition as a sport. Not only that, Taiji is regularly practiced by over a billion people, the last thing you need is these practitioners showing up to parks and gyms with real swords or anything close to it. Note, although these are made to be purposely floppy at the ends, they are counterbalanced at the hilt to be as closer to the balance weight as traditional Chinese swords. If you this seems to odd to you, think about some other sports that came from combat, such as fencing, archery, and javelin throwing . These sports use heavily modified weapons that are safer for sport practice as well. In fact, fencing swords doesn't even look like swords anymore, and are even more flexible than wushu swords. *What is this? Why is there no fighting?* This is a performance of a taiji sword form in modern wushu. This is meant to be a form and not actual combat, although the movements all derive from real techniques. All Asian martial arts had a heavy emphasis on forms training, and it was the equivalent of shadowboxing or padwork in boxing. Traditionally, forms were really used to train and demonstrate techniques, and you would practice the form and actual fighting. For wushu's adaption to sport, there is a forms division (taolu), and a fighting division (sanda). Today there's no need to fight, so many people learn the basic applications, but focus only on taolu. Wushu taolu take a style's martial techniques and builds them into aesthetically pleasing routines that epitomize the ideals of a style's philosophy. These forms showcase techniques at the highest level, but are stylized and composed for performance in a sport setting. They are meant to be entertaining and pleasing to watch, just like a high-level gymnastics or ice skating routines. Wushu taolu is judged on proper technique, power, agility, technical difficulty, and martial intent. If you're interested in actual Chinese martial arts in combat, take a look at Sanda (Chinese kickboxing): ruclips.net/video/dwM0gEpD9QY/видео.html .
I fence recreationally Fencing swords will break your rib if you do not wear protective gear They look very close to the swords they are modelled after ( Epee and rapier) and are also of basically the same stiffness Historically the rapier was made of spring steel They are simply blunt but unlike the aluminium sword shown here they retain weight and characteristics of the original I think this is a silly comparison as fencing is based on actual combat while wushu is clearly a performance art and it is enjoyable to watch But there is no need to deride fencing Also the sword is clearly adapted to be lighter rather than just safer which is what makes many of these moves possible/ easier.
@@plush3106 How the hell would that be a weird specification. Maybe i only know the U.S. gymnastics? Maybe im a avid watcher of US gymnastics. I think its weird you think its weird. fucking weirdo.
Performance starts Me: wow, that is great balance. How seamless the moves are. They just flow one into another. Wow, my knees would break if I tried that. No, not able to do that either. Just... how does she that? Commentator: now we see the first difficult move. Me: first??? 😲
It what point we’re her movements challenged? Not taking away from this women’s striking performance or undeniable leg control, I saw nothing that would indicate an effective combat posture. So how were her moves challenged?
As a martial artist her balance and moves are some of the most impressive and smooth moves I’ve ever seen and it takes a lot of practice, control, and strength.
I struggle to do a one legged squat. This girl did it after jumping into the air, with full control on the way down and up. Crazy body control and strength, I can hardly comprehend the difficulty of her other movements.
This isnt a martial art. Its a beautifull sport and art form in itself though and still good preparation practice if you want to learn how to use swords.
@Hoy Sum Eh.... Taichi doesn't really have any basis in combat. And the footwork and movements a person uses for this kind of thing is something they'd honestly have to discard if they were going to fight in reality. Any moderately experienced competitive fencer would absolutely defeat someone who only practiced taichi. Just like anyone who's studied boxing for more than a few months is probably going to knock the living piss out of someone who's only practiced Wing Chun their entire lives. Traditional martial arts, generally speaking, are functionally useless when it comes to fighting. They're essentially a performance art, and I think it's better to look at them that way.
@Hoy Sum Chi doesn't exist. It's never existed. The idea of chi doesn't originate from anything in reality. It originates from Wu Xi folklore and adventure stories.
Perfect performance! But with a price to pay - look closely to her knees under the trousers. Beneath, they are tied, with some kind of medical dressing. This graceful show is founded on hard, hard practice. My respect!
Great observation. Like figure skating, ballet, and other "beautiful" arts, this is a blood sport for one... blood, sweat and tears before one can even dream of this level of mastery.
@@seraphik yea blood from the kung Fu guys getting owned by actual trained fighters lol I'm not shitting on Kung Fu but it loses badly to other combat sports its a beautiful art and one that I absolutely miss doing but it doesn't have a lot of real world applications
Wushu: taolu and sanda Karate: kata and kumite Silat: seni and tanding Most olympic martial arts have such system. The acrobatics branch is coreographed, but both branches trained the same basics. You shouldn't look down somebody who achieved medals in the branch he/she is talented in Acrobatics branch is important for tradition, the way they tell you that every style of martial arts is unique...
what do you mean olympic martial arts? None of these are at the olympics as far as I know. Karate will debut in 2020 so thats still out there. In fact if you look at olympic martial arts only TKD has anything thats kata like. I agree you shouldnt look down on anyone who can perform these coreagraphies. But its sad that competent martial arts get their meaning lost because of the emphasis on art rather than martial. But thats more of a problem with the masters.
@@nemdenemam9753 regional and continental multisports events with olympics system that host them are plenty, as well as youth olympics. In the olympics itself some more martial arts become the exhibition sports (competed, but medal doesn't count to total score) Yes they're not in the same level as judo, boxing, and wrestling that were hosted in almost every olympics, but come very close...
@@nemdenemam9753 some martial arts masters like to focus on tradition keeping your body in good shape others like to focus on the fighting. It doesn't have to be all about fighting.
Beauty in smoothness. Grace in speed. That was amazing!! Her footwork was amazing, and this video humbled me. I can only imagine the training that went into that...
Matthew O'Neal the sword flexes too much during the fast movements. You’d have to erase it frame by frame before you could properly overlay the lightsaber.
She is amazing , I have been doing Tai chi for over a decade and watching her and masters perform shows me ways to improve This is like watching poetry in movement
Grace and Power! Hypnotized! Flow. Simply!Awesome. She is amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I love ❤️Taichi. I have practiced for 5 years. Missing my classes. With the Sword is not easy, I mean with anything together. Movements, mind and synchronized breathing control. And even to keep the Sword in a right position , as an extension of our body. It is make the sequence more beautiful. 😍It is an amazing Art. Looks like easy , but to get this beautiful perfection, takes lot of years and dedication. 🤜🤛
I was so amazed at the amount of time she was holding those poses, then I had realized that my video just kept buffering for 30 seconds at a time. Regardless, good stuff!
Omg this gave me goosebumps... So smooth and then suddenly, bam! sharp. Not a movement too much to waste energy, just enough. Grace and danger, beautiful and deadly. I'm in love.
This is poetry. It's the definition of discipline. The lady is completely aware of, centered in and confident of her body: its position, its power, its balance, its movements. Compared to her, the rest of us seem to be occupying our meat suits for the moment, by simple happenstance. It was a pleasure to watch her.
Ушу это круто, давно нужно было внести в олимпийские игры. Ката этой девушки просто красота. И грация и гибкость и смертоносность все в одном флаконе, очень красиво.
@@jameswhitman3934 all wushu swords are made like that - thin and flexible. This meant that if the sword was handled right, the sword would make a loud, crisp sound during the routine.
@@linkart2276 the first part of the comment lends context to the second. If you are not familiar with American English ( many people on RUclips are from all over the world) then the term inner 12year old in this way means I'm going to be immature, and a sword is being used to represent a man's penis.
Beautiful performance...the human body really can reach great lengths. It reminds me of Ponsaes, Taekwondo forms. I was always more excited to watch their performances than the fights themselves - and practice them. It's often underestimated because people often seeks action... But there's beauty in each movement.
This is well done. Suijin has steady concentration, strength and balance. Regarding the negative comments it seems some folks don't understand that Tai Chi is moving meditation, not an aggressive form of self defense. People looking for fighting style martial arts should search on Kung Fu or Karate, etc.
Incredible on many levels. This is so much more difficult than any gymnastics routine. And remember that she's doing it with a lethal four-foot sword in her hands.
Strange connection for me in this video, reminds me of Dune.This is exactly how I would imagine the Bene Gesserit would train their fighting skills and eventually perform it as a full fighting technique. The great muscle control and graceful movements really painted a picture for me as to how a Reverend Mother would skillfully move their position while also attacking. Wonderful performance btw.
The acrobatic elements are impressive, but this lady has such control over the sword. At all time she knows where the point is and where the cutting edge is. Such great connection with the weapon.
😢 I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life , I didn’t blink for the whole thing ! I’m mesmerized ❤ at this it’s absolutely amazing 🥲 I see myself in her eyes I have done this in my mind over and over again ❤
I agree. Very graceful and beautiful form and I am sure A LOT of time and work went into mastering that routine. However as Quig said.......train with a real weapon because the weight is much different and it would take much more effort to do that anywhere near as fast or crisp with a real one. Again kudos for what WAS done and very well done it was.
Would have been so golden if Mu Bai came floating in with a bamboo stick and started schooling her on how rubbish that green destiny sword looks! 👏🤣 🌱🤺
I can shit more than anyone! So should we make a sport about it? Curling 🥌 is the dumbest sport I have ever seen. What she is doing is an art form and in my opinion a boring one to watch.
it's cool to look at but it's not going beyond china it's a niche it's like Americans making a hot dog eating contest and trying to say it's an art form it's cool but no Chinese would do this outside of china
Nope. This is nothing more than a dance/gymnastics performance. Ask anyone with actual martial arts experience and they will count for you how many times she would die trying to pull off those moves.
@jerry xulin hahaha no. She has no clue what a real sword looks like, let alone how to use one. Modern "Tai chi" is just gymnastics sometimes with a piece of aluminum foil vaguely shaped like a sword. Excellent gymnastics, mind you, but no actual swordplay can be seen in any of this, nor any martial technique at all. Just gestures that the athlete and their choreographer invented for show and for some points in the competition
@Jezthedead yea this is why Kung Fu is in the UFC because of how effective and deadly it is lol I've done BJJ Muay Thai Boxing Karate silat and Kali she would get destroyed by a real fighter who is using a sword Kung Fu doesn't train for real life combat and nor does it pressure test its moves to see what does and doesn't work this lady wont do shit to someone
She must have an incredible physique to do these motions so controlled. may look like only movement to a normal person, but my god is that hard to do with such elegance.
I heard modern compulsory routines had all these jump kicks. It’s Taiji-Chuan right? Still cool but what’s the application of 360 jump to landing on on one leg?
As a martial arts practitioner, I can tell ya, this is some god damn high level, and at the end of such a long performance you're feeling like "GIMME WATER GIMME AIR I NEED TO REST AAAAAAAAAAAH"
except it's not martial arts, it's modern wushu, which ironically means "martial art" and is just gymnastics bearing a vague echo of what ancient chinese martial arts were before all the real martial artists fled from china to avoid being massacred by Mao's military.
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*Common Questions*
*Why is her sword floppy?*
Since this is adapted for sport and health, you want to change the weapons to be safer for practice and competition as a sport. Not only that, Taiji is regularly practiced by over a billion people, the last thing you need is these practitioners showing up to parks and gyms with real swords or anything close to it. Note, although these are made to be purposely floppy at the ends, they are counterbalanced at the hilt to be as closer to the balance weight as traditional Chinese swords.
If you this seems to odd to you, think about some other sports that came from combat, such as fencing, archery, and javelin throwing . These sports use heavily modified weapons that are safer for sport practice as well. In fact, fencing swords doesn't even look like swords anymore, and are even more flexible than wushu swords.
*What is this? Why is there no fighting?*
This is a performance of a taiji sword form in modern wushu. This is meant to be a form and not actual combat, although the movements all derive from real techniques. All Asian martial arts had a heavy emphasis on forms training, and it was the equivalent of shadowboxing or padwork in boxing. Traditionally, forms were really used to train and demonstrate techniques, and you would practice the form and actual fighting.
For wushu's adaption to sport, there is a forms division (taolu), and a fighting division (sanda). Today there's no need to fight, so many people learn the basic applications, but focus only on taolu. Wushu taolu take a style's martial techniques and builds them into aesthetically pleasing routines that epitomize the ideals of a style's philosophy. These forms showcase techniques at the highest level, but are stylized and composed for performance in a sport setting. They are meant to be entertaining and pleasing to watch, just like a high-level gymnastics or ice skating routines. Wushu taolu is judged on proper technique, power, agility, technical difficulty, and martial intent.
If you're interested in actual Chinese martial arts in combat, take a look at Sanda (Chinese kickboxing): ruclips.net/video/dwM0gEpD9QY/видео.html .
I fence recreationally
Fencing swords will break your rib if you do not wear protective gear
They look very close to the swords they are modelled after ( Epee and rapier) and are also of basically the same stiffness
Historically the rapier was made of spring steel
They are simply blunt but unlike the aluminium sword shown here they retain weight and characteristics of the original
I think this is a silly comparison as fencing is based on actual combat while wushu is clearly a performance art and it is enjoyable to watch
But there is no need to deride fencing
Also the sword is clearly adapted to be lighter rather than just safer which is what makes many of these moves possible/ easier.
I thought it was tai qi
Thank you for the info, very interesting. On a side note, 'martial intent' is not a familiar phrase to me, what do you mean by it?
Clicked because I saw a sword and thought it was going to be action packed. Saw beautiful performance and was mesmerized. No regrets.
Same reason, different results for me.
Same
Definitely worth every minute.
I do have regret
@@MXC-hc7jm My only regret is that I was not able to continue my practice of sword form. She operates at a skill level I was not able to achieve.
The insane amount of balance and body control it takes to make those landings...
@NEGUS MBARKA w-whaaat? What did I say?😏
Makes US gymnastics look like a joke.
NEGUS MBARKA that is a correct analogy for her performance
@@ToBeSchooled us gymnastics? so any other countries gymnastics wouldnt be the same? what a weird specification...
@@plush3106 How the hell would that be a weird specification. Maybe i only know the U.S. gymnastics? Maybe im a avid watcher of US gymnastics. I think its weird you think its weird. fucking weirdo.
Performance starts
Me: wow, that is great balance. How seamless the moves are. They just flow one into another. Wow, my knees would break if I tried that. No, not able to do that either. Just... how does she that?
Commentator: now we see the first difficult move.
Me: first??? 😲
She can do that because she wears ASICS.
Nice pfp
Yeah I'll break my ankles, both, if I ever tried to move like that
Me at the “The first challenging movement”: ...
Well I think that’s just them saying
Hippity hoppity your legs are no longer your property
It what point we’re her movements challenged? Not taking away from this women’s striking performance or undeniable leg control, I saw nothing that would indicate an effective combat posture. So how were her moves challenged?
As a martial artist her balance and moves are some of the most impressive and smooth moves I’ve ever seen and it takes a lot of practice, control, and strength.
This type of sport needs no commentary. Its traditional and custom work of art.
@jimminy cricket Replying to the commentator.
the no need commentary actually got on my nerves...🙉
I know right he was soo annoying....
This is no type of sport dude this is a lifestyle and art performed with your body and inner energy.
@@dorkvader2673 it actually is a sport, look it up.
I struggle to do a one legged squat. This girl did it after jumping into the air, with full control on the way down and up.
Crazy body control and strength, I can hardly comprehend the difficulty of her other movements.
Exactly my thoughts!
Not a martial arts expert but I do enjoy the movements and seeing a masterful display of a center of balance. I think I've discovered a new interest.
With a gun
@Mei Jing isnt this taichi? Just run, lol.
This isnt a martial art. Its a beautifull sport and art form in itself though and still good preparation practice if you want to learn how to use swords.
@Hoy Sum Eh....
Taichi doesn't really have any basis in combat. And the footwork and movements a person uses for this kind of thing is something they'd honestly have to discard if they were going to fight in reality. Any moderately experienced competitive fencer would absolutely defeat someone who only practiced taichi. Just like anyone who's studied boxing for more than a few months is probably going to knock the living piss out of someone who's only practiced Wing Chun their entire lives.
Traditional martial arts, generally speaking, are functionally useless when it comes to fighting. They're essentially a performance art, and I think it's better to look at them that way.
@Hoy Sum Chi doesn't exist.
It's never existed.
The idea of chi doesn't originate from anything in reality. It originates from Wu Xi folklore and adventure stories.
Amazing flow. She was moving like water. And this wonderful colorful suit she wore. A wonderful spectacle.
orfeas8 she a waterbender
jay cervantes that’s exactly what i was thinking while watching this! she moves like a waterbending master!
Jesus my ankles broke just watching this video that is mad talent.
This is mad practice for years and years.
I could do that no problem
In my dreams...
@@GardenArcher7625 how can human protect human
the dedication one must put to be at this level is priceless
It's not talent but skill from practice.
The new Mulan remake looks great.
lol
I smell szechuan sauce
@@ColdnCruel444 y'all are born this way aren't you. It's in ur dna
I still prefer the original lol
@NEGUS MBARKA what?
For some reason this video gave me green tea cravings
probably her clothing
*sips from mug with jasmin tea*
Maybe it’s because she’s Asian idk just guessinglol
😂😂😂😎
This is fujian province, one of the green tea major origins.
Really…
Her clothes literally look like the Arizona Green tea can 😂
Perfect performance! But with a price to pay - look closely to her knees under the trousers. Beneath, they are tied, with some kind of medical dressing. This graceful show is founded on hard, hard practice. My respect!
Great observation. Like figure skating, ballet, and other "beautiful" arts, this is a blood sport for one... blood, sweat and tears before one can even dream of this level of mastery.
Maybe it's just for extra support, like how MMA fighter, or weight lifters use?
it's just a cushion to soften the landings. Dancers wear stuff like that too if hey have to do a lot of ground work.
@@seraphik yea blood from the kung Fu guys getting owned by actual trained fighters lol I'm not shitting on Kung Fu but it loses badly to other combat sports its a beautiful art and one that I absolutely miss doing but it doesn't have a lot of real world applications
@@bluehornet197 this isn't kung fu. this is tai ji. at least get it right...
This randomly popped up on my “recommendation” about a year ago. I’m actually really happy to see it again. Beautiful :)
excellent performance. she is very strong. she has good control, accuracy and focus.
This girl's routine is poetry in motion, she clearly works hard and is incredibly talented, I could watch her do this all day
Wushu: taolu and sanda
Karate: kata and kumite
Silat: seni and tanding
Most olympic martial arts have such system. The acrobatics branch is coreographed, but both branches trained the same basics. You shouldn't look down somebody who achieved medals in the branch he/she is talented in
Acrobatics branch is important for tradition, the way they tell you that every style of martial arts is unique...
what do you mean olympic martial arts? None of these are at the olympics as far as I know. Karate will debut in 2020 so thats still out there. In fact if you look at olympic martial arts only TKD has anything thats kata like. I agree you shouldnt look down on anyone who can perform these coreagraphies. But its sad that competent martial arts get their meaning lost because of the emphasis on art rather than martial. But thats more of a problem with the masters.
@@nemdenemam9753 regional and continental multisports events with olympics system that host them are plenty, as well as youth olympics. In the olympics itself some more martial arts become the exhibition sports (competed, but medal doesn't count to total score)
Yes they're not in the same level as judo, boxing, and wrestling that were hosted in almost every olympics, but come very close...
It is not
@@nemdenemam9753 judo is in
@@nemdenemam9753 some martial arts masters like to focus on tradition keeping your body in good shape others like to focus on the fighting. It doesn't have to be all about fighting.
I always wonder what the back story is, on such talented individuals delivering awesome performances such as this.
Beauty in smoothness. Grace in speed. That was amazing!! Her footwork was amazing, and this video humbled me. I can only imagine the training that went into that...
Someone plz edit in lightsaber
Matthew O'Neal the sword flexes too much during the fast movements. You’d have to erase it frame by frame before you could properly overlay the lightsaber.
Keep Hollywood out of this, please? Thanks, bye bye now.👋
@@rayakroc how about no? This video needs more special effects :>
@@Ancient_Ys no, it doesn't need any special effects. It needs music.
@@jolotabani yeah. Star wars music! :)
I pulled my hamstring 6 times just watching this
How XD
I twisted my ankle
😁 lol
I broke my skeleton.
I sprained my soul
She is amazing , I have been doing Tai chi for over a decade and watching her and masters perform shows me ways to improve
This is like watching poetry in movement
Grace and Power! Hypnotized! Flow. Simply!Awesome. She is amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I love ❤️Taichi. I have practiced for 5 years. Missing my classes. With the Sword is not easy, I mean with anything together. Movements, mind and synchronized breathing control. And even to keep the Sword in a right position , as an extension of our body. It is make the sequence more beautiful. 😍It is an amazing Art. Looks like easy , but to get this beautiful perfection, takes lot of years and dedication. 🤜🤛
@Wanderer cool those who brag about there own skills often times aren't as skilled or as great as they like to think
And today on “why is this in my recommended feed?”
Jesse Lorenzo same
I’m not complaining lol
Same, but for once it’s a really cool vid, instead of like “Duck.exe has stopped working” or something like that.
For me I think it was random Joe Rogan podcast>martial arts>this
i think it's in mine because i watched some chinese cooking videos.
This is what the Green Destiny from Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon would look like if it was human. Perfect..
I was thinking, if only she had the Green Destiny-but your thought is even better!
in real fight combat she will just kick the aggressor in the balls and float away.
Fly away*
And run on treetops to safety like on crouching binbag hidden tramp
And why do you assume the aggressor has balls?
@@namirxia3308 or pussy, thats still a sensitive area you know
@@ammaralfata3198 i see a girl at my school get kicked in the pussy in a fight she dropped just like a guy would 🤣
The only bad thing about her performance was the commentary.
You mean the only good thing, boring af
@@vegaslowblower8781 hey, you try murdering invisible ninjas.
@@MrAlwaysRight I tried, and just ended up looking like Star Wars Kid
@@jacob8949 you mean *you* ended up looking like a Star Wars Sexy Man?
@Eclipse538 you need to relax. Lol
I was so amazed at the amount of time she was holding those poses, then I had realized that my video just kept buffering for 30 seconds at a time. Regardless, good stuff!
Omg this gave me goosebumps... So smooth and then suddenly, bam! sharp. Not a movement too much to waste energy, just enough. Grace and danger, beautiful and deadly. I'm in love.
Watching talented people is my talent.
forget the olympics, why isn't THIS on tv??
Cause a monkey could do it
@@vegaslowblower8781 can you do it?
@@SunnySzetoSz2000 no
@@vegaslowblower8781 Then you can't.
Because it's a niche sport and rather than being competitive like most tv sports, it's more of an art form.
That was captivating. Keeping that up for 5 mins must have been excruciatingly hard.
Well, not for her :D notice she never opened her mouth for deeper breath :D that kind of endurance is amazing
This is poetry. It's the definition of discipline. The lady is completely aware of, centered in and confident of her body: its position, its power, its balance, its movements. Compared to her, the rest of us seem to be occupying our meat suits for the moment, by simple happenstance. It was a pleasure to watch her.
That was beautiful. I really enjoyed her performance. I love her outfit too :) That color of green is very soothingly original in dress. Well done!
Absolutely sensational! You have to see that to believe it's even possible. Thanks for sharing that BHF.
Ушу это круто, давно нужно было внести в олимпийские игры. Ката этой девушки просто красота. И грация и гибкость и смертоносность все в одном флаконе, очень красиво.
Some cultural art is really worth preserving...this is definitely one of them!
1:44 not a wobble in sight...
All except for that WOBBLY BLADE.
Well the thin sword never stopped wobbling.
Ok time to let out my inner 12 year old.. That sword seems to be a bit floppy. She must not be handling it right 😂
@@jameswhitman3934 all wushu swords are made like that - thin and flexible. This meant that if the sword was handled right, the sword would make a loud, crisp sound during the routine.
@@linkart2276 the first part of the comment lends context to the second. If you are not familiar with American English ( many people on RUclips are from all over the world) then the term inner 12year old in this way means I'm going to be immature, and a sword is being used to represent a man's penis.
@@jameswhitman3934 OK, I am VERY familiar with American English but I did NOT expect that to be a metaphor for penis pfttttt
Beautiful performance...the human body really can reach great lengths.
It reminds me of Ponsaes, Taekwondo forms. I was always more excited to watch their performances than the fights themselves - and practice them. It's often underestimated because people often seeks action... But there's beauty in each movement.
The movements are so controlled and smooth! Beautiful performance!
I respect her discipline, she definitely put time and effort into her craft, and it shows!
She is wonderful, quite possibly one of our most beautiful humans, ever!
Me: I'm going to sleep early tonight
Also me: watching this at 2 am
It simply does not get any better than this. BRAVO!
This is well done. Suijin has steady concentration, strength and balance. Regarding the negative comments it seems some folks don't understand that Tai Chi is moving meditation, not an aggressive form of self defense. People looking for fighting style martial arts should search on Kung Fu or Karate, etc.
Extremely strong technical ability well balanced with good martial background.
Suijin Chen you move with beauty and grace like a wide river from the mountain.
Damn she nails it. Wonderful performance. Thst jump kick to the split was awesome.
Amazing. 100% beautiful performance, I enjoyed while watching it .😍
Incredible on many levels. This is so much more difficult than any gymnastics routine. And remember that she's doing it with a lethal four-foot sword in her hands.
Strange connection for me in this video, reminds me of Dune.This is exactly how I would imagine the Bene Gesserit would train their fighting skills and eventually perform it as a full fighting technique. The great muscle control and graceful movements really painted a picture for me as to how a Reverend Mother would skillfully move their position while also attacking. Wonderful performance btw.
Really good flow, her second jump was thrilling, Good chi, nice form :)
Me at the beggining of the video: What the hell is RUclips Algorithm trying to suggest to me know?
Me half way through the video: THIS IS AMAZING!
The acrobatic elements are impressive, but this lady has such control over the sword. At all time she knows where the point is and where the cutting edge is. Such great connection with the weapon.
4:23 that looks so cool, even if the rest of it is done strictly for performance, that one movement was epic
The dedication to learn this must have been unbelievable 100% skill.
I watch the Mulan trailer once so RUclips is like “I got you..”
This is better
What's Mulan?
She is so beautiful! 😍
Master wushu and tai chi artists are just Sheer Poetry to behold.
Glorious!
いやぁ…美しいな…！
こんな滑らかに動いて、かつ軸がブレない…
すごいなぁ…素人目にもすごいのが分かる…
How did RUclips know I’d like this?
I am training this sport and damn her positions are hard and her jumps are nailed perfectly
Flawless performance the best I've seen in a long time
frightening and beautiful, a superb accomplishment . Thank you !
😢 I’ve never seen anything so beautiful in my life , I didn’t blink for the whole thing ! I’m mesmerized ❤ at this it’s absolutely amazing 🥲 I see myself in her eyes I have done this in my mind over and over again ❤
Beautiful performance, and impressive in the length of the form.
I agree. Very graceful and beautiful form and I am sure A LOT of time and work went into mastering that routine. However as Quig said.......train with a real weapon because the weight is much different and it would take much more effort to do that anywhere near as fast or crisp with a real one. Again kudos for what WAS done and very well done it was.
dan smith Taichi sword techniques do use very soft and light sword, which is meant to be used for piercing just like a rapier.
This better be in the olympics
Stunning! Her landings were feather soft and so graceful.
So beautiful! Just made me feel real relaxed watching this. Mahalo!
God she is so beautiful. Her body control ist awesome. Much Love from brazil ❤️
Respect from Turkey ✌🏿
This would’ve been perfect in an outdoor setting, with bamboos surrounding, the wind blowing
cool… keep the inner peace
My world: officially expanded.
It’s a good upgrade, too.
My Taijijian doesn't move like hers. I think my sword is broken... :)
Seriously, amazing performance. Amazing landings. So fluid. Beautiful...
It's like Wushu with a sword! Absolutely beautiful!!
I tried this, Doctor said I should be out of hospital soon. Had to put the cat down though bless him.
Flappy Paddle 😂😂😂😂
It is an honor to see such a masterful display, Amazing!
Li Mu Bai would be proud!
**face of approval** 🤝
Would have been so golden if Mu Bai came floating in with a bamboo stick and started schooling her on how rubbish that green destiny sword looks! 👏🤣
🌱🤺
The real Shu Lien (character played by Michelle Yeoh in Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) !
Wow! Talk about a tale of BEAUTY AND THE BLADE!!
Everything martial arts can be! The will to do the training and control each movement requires. Truly awestruck.
She protec
She attac
But most important
She know jump front kick hack
Wonderful performance.
And the amount of ignorance in the comment section made me laugh.
10/10
I am ignorance incarnate. I know absolutely dick-all nothing about this.
@@R3dp055um am with you
I can shit more than anyone! So should we make a sport about it? Curling 🥌 is the dumbest sport I have ever seen. What she is doing is an art form and in my opinion a boring one to watch.
it's cool to look at but it's not going beyond china
it's a niche
it's like Americans making a hot dog eating contest and trying to say it's an art form
it's cool but no Chinese would do this outside of china
Where?
And she gently sliced her enemies to smithereens.
not with that fake floppy sword.
TentaclePentacle Get out of here you're ruining my joke.
Nope. This is nothing more than a dance/gymnastics performance. Ask anyone with actual martial arts experience and they will count for you how many times she would die trying to pull off those moves.
@jerry xulin hahaha no. She has no clue what a real sword looks like, let alone how to use one. Modern "Tai chi" is just gymnastics sometimes with a piece of aluminum foil vaguely shaped like a sword. Excellent gymnastics, mind you, but no actual swordplay can be seen in any of this, nor any martial technique at all. Just gestures that the athlete and their choreographer invented for show and for some points in the competition
@Jezthedead yea this is why Kung Fu is in the UFC because of how effective and deadly it is lol I've done BJJ Muay Thai Boxing Karate silat and Kali she would get destroyed by a real fighter who is using a sword Kung Fu doesn't train for real life combat and nor does it pressure test its moves to see what does and doesn't work this lady wont do shit to someone
She must have an incredible physique to do these motions so controlled.
may look like only movement to a normal person, but my god is that hard to do with such elegance.
I heard modern compulsory routines had all these jump kicks. It’s Taiji-Chuan right? Still cool but what’s the application of 360 jump to landing on on one leg?
Such an amazing performance Suijin Chen
I totally agree, Wonderful Performance!!!!!! :)))
Such a beautiful lady. Such choreography.
She moves gracefully.
Does anyone know where I can find this video without the commentary?
The movements is absolutely perfect and beautiful.
She should be a jedi master in star wars.
Magnificent bout of strength, grace, control, & beauty. Tai chi
Wushu*
I watched this eating a cheeseburger with coke and fries. Dinner with a show! 😊👍
Beautiful movements and control. I have never seen this type of competition before either.
There is so many beauty in the world who just wait to be share ... This art is one of them
Wonderful performance.
Beautiful, skillful and powerful.❤️
Insert picture of me me wiggling around in bed to stand up in order to get to the fridge
How would that stack up against modern fencing?
As a martial arts practitioner, I can tell ya, this is some god damn high level, and at the end of such a long performance you're feeling like "GIMME WATER GIMME AIR I NEED TO REST AAAAAAAAAAAH"
except it's not martial arts, it's modern wushu, which ironically means "martial art" and is just gymnastics bearing a vague echo of what ancient chinese martial arts were before all the real martial artists fled from china to avoid being massacred by Mao's military.