Chapter 1Structure, Components Names, and Standard of the Swords
Chapter 2Basic Technique of 32-form Tai Chi Sword
Section 1Hand Forms and Hand Movements
Section 2Foot Positions and Foot Movements
Section 3Body Posture, Body Movements, and Eyes
Section 4Sword Techniques
Chapter 3Movement Sequence of 32-form Tai Chi Sword
Section 1List of the 32-form Tai Chi Sword Movements
Section 232-form Tai Chi Sword Petail Explanation Step by Step
Appendix Path Map of the 32-form Tai Chi Sword Movements
Tai Chi sword is born from Tai Chi Chuan. It has the features of both Tai Chi and sword skills, and provides the same health benefits of both. Based on Yang style Tai Chi, the 32-form Tai Chi Sword introduced in this book was created at the beginning of the 60’ s by experienced masters, who were organized by Chinese Sports Committee. Excluding the opening and closing movements, the entire set includes 32 movements, which are divided into four groups of eight. To finish the routine, from the Opening to the Closing, go back and forth twice. In this form, there are 13 types of sword techniques and slide sideward, and various body movements and steps. It can be practiced individually or in a group. Going through these main postures and movements does not only promote one’ s health, but it can also be used in performance. At the same time it forms a foundation for further practice of more difficult sword forms. 32- form Tai Chi Sword is a valuable sport for improving one’ s health. It’ s also certified as a Level Four technique by the Chinese Wushu Certification System.