Tai Chi Sword (Taijijian) 太極剣

This style of Tai Chi Sword (Taijijian) was created by Grandmaster Chian Ho Yin (尹千合) and was brought to Milwaukee, USA, in 1977. Grandmaster Yin considered the Chinese martial arts to be an important art form. The primary emphasis of Tai Chi Sword is the art, followed by the application of the skills. Grandmaster Yin said, "Sword is a gentleman's weapon." He admired the sword as the most noble of weapons, and he emphasized the beauty of playing Tai Chi Sword.

Traditional Names Technical Names

1. Preparation

2. Fenghuang (Phoenix) Spreads its Wings Extend Both Arms Horizontally

3. Xianren Points the Way Brush with Left Hand and Point with Right Hand

4. Three Things Surround the Sun Kick with Right Heel and Extend Both Arms

5. Turn Head Around and Look at the Moon Look to the Right with Zuo Pan Stance

6. Yin Yang Taiji Posture Hand Over Sword to Right Hand

7. Shoot a Wild Goose Stab Diagonally Upward

8. Da Kui Xing (Major Calligrapher’s Posture) Saw Down, then Hold the Sword Horizontally

9. Qinglong (Azure Dragon) Emerges from the Sea Thrust Upward

10. Turn Around and Chop the Sun Horizontally Turn Around and Chop Down Horizontally

11. Sweeping Cuts Left and Right I Sweeping Cut to the Left

12. Sweeping Cuts Left and Right II Sweeping Cut to the Right

13. Sweeping Cuts Left and Right III Sweeping Cut to the Left

14. Xiao Kui Xing (Minor Calligrapher’s Posture) Raise the Hilt , Hanging the Sword Tip to Block

15. Rainbow Pierces the Sun Backhand Flip, then Thrust Straight Up

16. Slash the Grass, Searching for a Snake Sweeping Chop with Descending Posture

17. Hide the Sword Inside a Fish Raise Right Foot to Hide the Sword

18. Leopard Cat Catches a Mouse Thrust Upward, then Stab Downward

19. Fenghuang (Phoenix) Raises its Head Forehand Flip

20. Wasp Enters the Hive I Turn Around, Protecting the Body

21. Wasp Enters the Hive II Turn Around, then Stab Low

22. Xiao Kui Xing (Minor Calligrapher’s Posture) Raise the Hilt, Hanging the Sword Tip to Block

23. Rainbow Pierces the Sun Backhand Flip, then Thrust Straight Up

24. Da Peng (Giant Eagle) Spreads its Wings Chop Down Diagonally

25. Taigong (Grand Duke of Qi) Fishes Block, then Backhand Flip

26. Dragon Goes Right and Left with Tiger Steps I Walk to the Right to Destroy the Enemy

27. Dragon Goes Right and Left with Tiger Steps II Walk to the Left to Destroy the Enemy

28. Dragon Goes Right and Left with Tiger Steps III Walk to the Right to Destroy the Enemy

29. Embrace the Moon Protecting the Body, Wait for an Opportunity to Attack

30. Bird Flies Back into the Woods Stab Low, then Forehand Flip

31. Black Dragon Swings its Tail Chop Down

32. Qinglong (Azure Dragon) Emerges from the Sea Thrust Upward

33. Wind Rolls Up a Lotus Leaf Slide Cut Horizontally with the Sword Blade Flat

34. Lion Sways its Head Left and Right Sweep the Sword Horizontally to Left and Right

35. Tiger Cradles its Head Sweep Horizontally, then Pull for Slide Cut

36. Wild Horse Leaps Over a Mountain Stream Jump Forward, Chase, and Stab

37. Rein in a Horse Sweep Horizontally, then Pull the Sword

38. Compass Points Step Forward and Stab Horizontally

39. Walk into the Wind Left and Right and Sweep the Dust I Walk to the Left and Point Chop

40. Walk into the Wind Left and Right and Sweep the Dust II Walk to the Right and Point Chop

41. Walk into the Wind Left and Right and Sweep the Dust III Walk to the Left and Point Chop

42. Walk into the Wind Left and Right and Sweep the Dust IV Walk to the Right and Point Chop

43. Da Kui Xing (Major Calligrapher’s Posture) Saw Down, then Hold the Sword Horizontally

44. Make Wheels Left and Right Protect Body Left and Right

45. Step Back and Make Wheels Left and Right Step Back and Protect Body Left and Right

46. Shooting Star Chases the Moon Circle Chop Twice

47. Fenghuang (Phoenix) Nods its Head Three Times Step Back to Avoid the Enemy

48. Sparrow Hawk Turns Around Turn the Tables and Gain a Victory

49. Emperor Gaozu Chops a Snake Hold Back the Sword and Watch the Enemy

50. Willow Branches Hang Down Behind Forehand Flip, then Stab Behing

51. Swallow Enters its Nest I Turn the Body, Hold the Sword Up Horizontally, and Slide Cut

52. Swallow Enters its Nest II Turn the Body, Chop, and Backhand Flip

53. At the Chang Jiang River, Look at the Moon Backhand Flip to Stab with Zuo Pan Stance

54. Point to the Rising Sun Pull and Hold the Sword Horizontally

55. Erlang Carries Mountains Separate Hands and Stab Horizontally

56. Incense Points Toward the Heavens Place the Sword Vertically Straight Up

57. Wind Sweeps Plum Blossoms I Sweep the Sword Flat Horizontally to Slide Cut

58. Wind Sweeps Plum Blossoms II Place the Body Horizontally and Twirl the Sword Around

59. Hold a Hu (Holding a Hu, Present to the Emperor) Stand Steady at the Center

60. Return to the Original Position Hand the Sword Back and Return to the Original Position