It was based on the postures and transitions from the traditional yang style sword forms, and the selected sequences were organized into four sections of eight postures per section. Raise the knee and hold the sword empty stance, separate the sword and swordfingers lift the knee and hold the sword in both hands. Tai chi practiced with sword will add depth to your understanding of the tai chi system. The books i mentioned above both contain chinese characters for the posture names, but i dont know if theyre simplified or not. Jump step and stab with a flat sword cijian land the foot and draw back the sword hold the sword and stab it forward jump and draw in the sword bow stance and stab with flat sword.
James drewe taiji jian 32posture sword form world of. The ultimate goal in taiji sword practice is to have the body and sword move as a harmonious and unified whole. Derive strength and develop good character from sword practice to form a unique way of life. My three favorite instructional dvds or vhs videotapes for the 32 sword form are by paul lam, jesse tsao, and jiang jian ye. Bob ross winter frost season 10 episode 12 duration. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. A state committee laid down rules for swords, which say that the minimum weight of the sword. The 32posture sword form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but. The yang taiji jian 32posture straight sword form was officially sanctioned by the chinese sports committee in 1957, and was initially called the simplified yang style tai chi sword form.
Tai chi sword form 32 is the most popular sword routine practiced in the world today. Pdf download taiji jian 32 posture sword form free. I dont have anything on the 42 posture form, and im not really familiar with or 32 posture forms. Watch simplified tai chi sword form 32 prime video. The yang 32 straight sword form tai chi transformation. Taiji jian 32posture swordform download taiji jian 32posture swordform ebook pdf or read online books in pdf, epub, and mobi format. March 2016 learn how and when to remove this template message list of tai chi chuan forms, postures, movements, or positions in order of number of. The sword form is an important aspect of the popular chinese martial art, ta ijaquan. Sword tai chi chuan, 32 simplified standard sword form.
Click download or read online button to taiji jian 32posture swordform book pdf for free now. Jan 21, 2011 front and rear view of the complete 32 posture tai chi sword routine. Front and rear view of the complete 32 posture tai chi sword routine. The sword form is an important aspect of the popular chinese martial art, taijiquan. Raise the knee and hold the sword empty stance, separate the sword and sword fingers lift the knee and hold the sword in both hands. The ultimate goal in taiji sword practice is to have the body and sword move as. All instruction is in english, with good clear audio, ample volume, and very understandable. Therefore, this should really be a 34posture sword form. The yang 32 straight sword form is a welldesigned and simplified tai chi weapons form that uses the traditional chinese straight sword the taiji jian.
The 32posture sword form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but there is a significant amount of other information, relating to the applications, that is open to interpretation. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. The sequences of the form are both beautiful and powerful, but relatively easy to learn and practice. In 1956, the national physical education committee of the peoples republic of china, developed the 32 form taiji sword basing on the movements of the yang style taiji sword. The jian is thought of as a weapon of subtlety and fi nesse a scholars weapon, and thus the evade.