Michael DeMarco's Winged Lion School of Taijiquan in Santa Fe, NM

TWO-PERSON ROUTINE
The two-person routine (san shou, "dispersing hands") is composed of two matching sides that are choreographed to be practiced in duet fashion. They are first learned as a solo form, then as a duet. Each side is comprised of 44 defensive and offensive techniques. The realistic martial application require practitioners to embody Taiji's highest principles. This duet is rarely seen, even inside China.
 
TAIJI SWORD
The traditional Yang style Taiji sword consists of 54 postures and is practiced a little faster than the solo Long Routine. The movements should embody the same feeling as the Long Routine: relaxed, light, smooth, agile, and balanced with precise application.
 
CHEN STYLE: At present, this style is not being taught.

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  Yang Style Long Routine
  Push-hands
  Two-person Routine
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Taiji Sword
Chen Style 1st Routine
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