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Classical Yang Style - Sword Form

Tai Chi Sword is a weaponry form of Tai Chi practice, in which the sword is viewed as an extension of the body.

In Sword practice, one should focus on calmness in movement. The mind is as calm as the lotus pond, a clear surface to reflect the inner feeling of the form. The body should float like the boat, gently among the lotus blossoms as not to damage any of the delicate petals.

Click here to download my fully illustrated lesson notes giving the moves I have learnt so far from Tony. Note that these are intended to help students with their practice only. They cannot replace what is learnt by attending a course with a qualified instructor.

Classical 55 Movements Taijiquan Sword Form
  1. Preparation and Opening - Wu Ji
  2. Three Rings Circle the Moon
  3. The Big Dipper
  4. The Swallow Skims Across the Water
  5. Block and Sweep to the Right
  6. Block and Sweep to the Left
  7. Little Star of the Big Dipper
  8. The Swallow Enters the Nest
  9. The Agile Cat Catches the Rat
  10. The Dragonfly Touches the Water
  11. The Bee Enters the Hive
  12. The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
  13. The Whirlwind Moves to the Left
  14. Little Star of the Big Dipper
  15. The Whirlwind Moves to the Right
  16. Relax and Wait for Fish
  17. Parting the Grass Looking for Snakes
  18. Embrace the Moon
  19. The Bird Flies Into the Forest
  20. The Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
  21. The Wind Blows the Lotus Leaves
  22. The Lion Shakes Its Head
  23. The Tigress Holds Her Head
  24. The Wild Horse Jumps Over the Creek
  25. Turn Around and Rein in the Horse
  26. Step Up to Compass Needle
  27. Step Up to Compass Needle
  28. Shaking the Duster in the Wind
  29. Push the Boat with the Current
  30. The Comet Flies by the Moon
  31. The Heavenly Horse Gallops Across the Sky
  32. Raise the Body and Lift the Curtain
  33. Cart-Wheel Sword to the Left and Right
  34. The Mythical Bird Spreads Its Wings
  35. Scoop Up the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea
  36. Embrace the Moon
  37. The Night Demons Explore the Sea
  38. The Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon
  39. Shoot the Wild Goose
  40. The White Ape Offers the Fruit
  41. The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
  42. Straddle and Cross Block to the Left and Right
  43. Shoot the Wild Goose
  44. The White Ape Offers the Fruit
  45. Scatter Flowers to the Left and Right
  46. The Fair Lady Weaves with the Shuttle
  47. The White Tiger Swings Its Tail
  48. The Tigress Holds Her Head
  49. The Carp Jumps Through the Dragon Gate
  50. The Black Dragon Coils Around the Jade Pillar
  51. The Immortal Points the Way
  52. The Wind Sweeps the Plum Blossoms
  53. The Tigress Holds Her Head
  54. Step Forward - The Compass Needle Points South55.
  55. Return to Wu Ji

Visit www.egreenway.com/taichichuan/sword32.htm and www.egreenway.com/taichichuan/sword55.htm for so much information that it would be pointless trying to emulate it here. Bibliography, links, free videos on YouTube and illustrated step by step description of the form.

Watch video of form: Tai-chi Sword Master Xue An Ri at www.youtube.com/watch?v=krVAnx1rr-o&NR=1

"Extension of mind through body, then through the weapon... The body and the sword becomes one."  Tai Chi Classics

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