Tai chi chuan is a kind of moving meditation with ancient roots in chinese martial arts. Jake fratkin boulder, co 7764 jade court, boulder, co 80303 303 5540722. All the movements in 32 sword are also in 56 sword. Form a simple pattern of tai chi elements strung together into a flowing form. Yang style tai chi, tai chi qigong, chinese english, healthy exercise, kung fu. The 42form has been subjected to criticism for being a hybrid form, but in actual practice it has. Demonstration of the complete set from the front and back views.
Derive strength and develop good character from sword practice to form a unique way of life. Traditional yang style tai chi chuan 67 movement sword form. Saber form yang style chen style tai chi single saber form. The jian straight, or double edged sword, is a more delicate weapon compared to the dao broadsword or spear. However, each time i teach the sword, i find students learn it easier than the empty hand tai chi form.
Its purpose is to introduce you to tai chi at a level which you should feel comfortable and to give you an appreciation of. Sword tai chi chuan, 32 simplified standard sword form, yang. This short sword form is a simplified version of the standardized 56swordsimplified just in being shorter. Chen style features resilient and powerful internal force that is beautiful and practical, with many fascinating techniques. A state committee laid down rules for swords, which say that the minimum weight of the sword for women is 05 kg, and 06 kg for men, with no limit for 12 years and under. This enables us to learn solo form and push hands drills correctly and. Each level form is simple yet powerful and covers the basic elements for the dvd level. This short sword form is a simplified version of the standardized 56 sword simplified just in being shorter. This is the standard, simplified, orthodox, 1957, 32 taiji sword form, in the yang style of t ai chi chuan. The yang style is the most common style that is practiced. There are 37 unique movements which are numbered here and repetitions of movements which are indicated with asterisks. Video, first thirdfront view video, first thirdback view video, second and third 3rd demo video, tai chi cheng man ching first third group demo. Traditional chinese medical doctor and international tai chi champion dr. The section also includes a simple chi kung follow along routine working on the basic elements.
The 32 tai chi sword forms video dr paul lam introduction. The list i gave in an earlier post on 32sword is useful because so many of the movements also occur in the traditional and the standardized long sword forms. This dvd video teaches the standard 32 movements posture byposture with repetitions and explanations by master tsao. The most important thing about getting a sword is the. It resembles taijiquan in lightness, gentleness, constancy and spirit on the one hand, and presents the elegance, accuracy in movements and integration of form and spirit of swordplay on the. Way of the tai chi sword yang style taijijian embrace the moon. See more ideas about tai chi, yang style tai chi and qigong. Yang tai chi 67 sword form movement roxboro community.
Michael garfalo valley spirit taijiquan, green way research, red bluff, california offers an illustrated list of movements on his website. Tai chi swords taiji jian there are many types of sword. Many have been led to believe that tai chi is just a relaxation exercise and a way of generating health when you are too old for any other exercise. The jian is the weapon of the scholar or gentleman. Push hands is also introduced to those of interest. Historical overview of tai chi sword fundamentals including hand forms and footwork generating power with the sword 12 tai chi sword breathing exercises 30 key tai chi sword techniques with applications 12 fundamental tai chi sword solo drills complete 54movement yang tai chi sword sequence 48 martial. This is one of the most practised yang style sword rotuine in the world structured by master fayes great uncle li tian ji.
James drewe is one of the most sucessful and well organised tai chi teachers i have ever. The 32 tai chi sword forms dvd suitable for people who have learnt the 24 forms duration. All the tai chi forms are challenging both empty hands and weapons forms. It trains handeye coordination with the body, with chen tai chis spiraling energy flow through stepping and sweeping sword motions. The 42 form competition form tai chi chuan is the standard wushu competition form which combines movements drawn from the chen, yang, wu, and sun styles of traditional tai chi chuan taijiquan. We will include video, images, text files, pdfs and other media featuring a range of different tai chi chuan and qigong styles and approaches to help you to increase your knowledgebase on these multifacteted arts. Yang style taijiquan postures list shoreline tai chi. Chen tai chi double broadsword is one of the classic doubleweapon routines. With the balance of body and sword, you will achieve a greater level of tai chi spirit, integrating your body movements with the sword and moving your energy through the. The 32 simplified forms explained in this book is the first lesson for tai chi sword and can be practiced by anyone over years old.
Usually the student learns the hand form and then progresses with their class to the sword form and following this the sabor form. Sword 18 form yang style 32 form yang style 42 form competition wudang 49 form. The set of routines is dissected in 2 sections, 2 returns and 32 movements. List of movements for the 32 sword from tai chi sword form. Taoist master explains history of tai chi sword duration. Since taijiquan was first introduced to english speakers as tai chi, many of the original chinese posture names have generated more than one translation. Created to complement the 42 forms, the sword is a beautiful extension of the essential principles of tai chi. The yang 32 straight sword form tai chi transformation. Once the essential choreography of the form has been mastered, the subtleties of the.
Visit for more videos of master jesse tsao on yang, chen, wu, sun tai chi tyle and tai chi sword, broadsword. It is one of the most popular international standard tai chi routines. Taiji sword is a straight twoedged sword used in the training of the chinese martial art taijiquan. Beyond that there are spring steel swords for practicing and then there are steel swords which are either for practicing or for competition use. Sword slashes upward to horizontal position in front of center of chest e 70% l. The doubleedged straight chinese sword research by michael p. Tai chi sword form 32 yang taiji jian im working on this form in. Names of movements can be either poetic or descriptive, and in the case of 32sword, there are two completely different lists of the same routine. Tai chi chen style 36 forms dvd with dr paul lam tai. This is due to its continually slow pace throughout the form which differs from the chen style below which has both slow and fast parts.
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. Tai chi practiced with sword will add depth to your understanding of the tai chi system. The empty hand movements of tai chi chuan yang style. Yang style tai chi sword 32 step simplified sword by master faye. Sword tai chi chuan, 32 simplified standard sword form. Tai chi for beginners a basic introduction to the forms. Ancient in its origin and deep in spiritual roots, tai chi sword is moving meditation for many who practice it and will continue to bring harmony and health to mankind. Yang style taijiquan postures list this is a list of postures in the traditional form of yang style taijiquan. So for the first time, im opening up the course to everyone. There are many students practising tai chi sword here at the center. The 16posture simplified form of tai chi chuantaijiquan, chinese. Jake paul fratkin, doctor of oriental medicine for over 30 years, offering consultations in person or by skype dr. Tai chi 32 sword form dvd tai chi 32 sword form dvd difficulty. The speed is the same as when performed by colin hamilton in our dvd tai chi chuan.
Tai chi chuan is a martial art that is often misunderstood. Sword tai chi chuan, 32 simplified orothodox 32 form, yang. Circle sword downward to left, and step e with left foot, slashing upward e 70% l. The yang 32 straight sword from tai chi transformation. In this class, students will learn and practice foundational tai chi steps and techniques and receive detailed, stepbystep instructions on each. The form was the result of an effort by the chinese sports committee, which, in 1956, brought together four tai chi teachers chu.
This form is excellent at developing body condition for selfdefense and general endurance. Beyond the bare hand tai chi form awaits the elegant. The sequences of the form are both beautiful and powerful, but relatively easy to learn and practice. Here we provide a range of free downloads, in a variety of media on aspects of tai chi chaun and qigong. Yang style tai chi sword 32 step simplified sword by.
Tai chi sword is a weaponry form of tai chi practice, in which the sword is viewed as an extension of body. Tai chi for beginners a basic introduction to the forms the following hand out aims to give some guidelines to some basic forms and stances used within shibashi qigong. Visit dr paul lam online tai chi lessons tai chi chen style 36 forms dvd approx total duration. Tai chi sword form 32 is the most popular sword routine practiced in the world today. Beyond the bare hand tai chi form awaits the elegant and highly effective tai chi sword, which has long been considered the highest achievement in tai chi training. The beautiful and flowing tai chi sword form will strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, and raise your spirit. Paul lam of the tai chi for health institute, sydney, australia. Du li fan ci stand on one leg opposite stab da kui xing the big dipper 3. Yang style tai chi taiji sword 32 movements begin form three halos around the moon commence 1 point sword with feet together dragonfly alights on the water. 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. The level form is demonstrated with front, back and angle views and a.
A state committee laid down rules for swords, which say that the minimum weight of the sword for women is 05 kg, and 06 kg for men, with no limit for. Tai chi straight swords martial arts supplies, karate. The originator of the yangstyle tai chi chuan was yang luchan 18001873 from yongnian in hebei province. The straight sword, sometimes with a tassel and sometimes not, is used for.