The music that combines hardness and softness is best when playing the 42-style Tai Chi sword.

Tai Chi sword is an important part of Tai Chi movement, and has the characteristics of both Tai Chi and swordsmanship. The Tai Chi Sword is also one of the short weapons in Tai Chi. The representative is the Yangmen Tai Chi Sword from the Beijing Dynasty.

Movements

Hands, eyes, body and steps

1. Hand shape and sword finger

1) Correct posture of sword finger

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①The middle index fingers are straightened together and curled toward the back of the hand.

②Press your thumb on the nails of your ring finger and little finger to make them round.

2) The function of the sword finger

① Examples of leading strength: flat belt, blocking sword, cloud sword, etc.

②Examples of urging strength: independent upward spines, flat belts, etc.

③ Attack the opponent directly with your sword.

④Coordinate with the sword and balance the movements.

2. Technique

① Generally from the right hip through the left hip to the left front of the head.

② Protect the wrist and encourage energy.

③Use the belt to move the sword and point to lead the strength.

④Standing: The sword finger points forward, the sword finger is in line with the arm, the sword finger is on the wrist, and the sword finger is placed in front of the left side of the head.

3. Eye Technique

① Look ahead or at the tip or finger of the sword.

② When the movements change, you must be focused, follow the movements, and have a natural look when turning with the body.

4. Body shape

The body shape of Tai Chi sword is the same as that of Tai Chi. From the head to the knees, the following requirements should be paid attention to:

Virtual collar and top strength- - For the head, the top of the head and chin should be retracted, and should not be stiff, tilted, or swayed. The muscles of the neck should be relaxed, and should not be tense, stretched forward, or tilted.

Sink your shoulders and attach your elbows - your shoulders should be kept loose and relaxed. Do not shrug, open or buckle your shoulders. The elbows should be naturally lowered and should not be stiff, turned out, or raised.

Hold your chest and pull your back - your chest should be relaxed and natural, but should not be pushed out, retracted in, or stiffened. The back should be stretched and extended without tension, arching or tilting.

Loose the waist and not the hips - the waist should be relaxed naturally. Do not be stiff, do not push forward, and do not arch back. The crotch should be loose, straight, and should not be stretched out, skewed, or swayed.

Tuck your hips and open your knees - your buttocks should be tightened and straightened. Don't protrude your hips, don't tilt them, and don't shake them.

The knees should be open and flexible naturally, not stiff, and the toes should not be skewed.

5. Body technique

Same as Tai Chi, it should be upright and natural, impartial, stretched and generous, rotate loosely, not rise and fall suddenly, and the movements should be based on the waist. Drive up and down, completely connected.

6. Step patterns

There are parallel steps, lunges, empty steps, stoop steps, Ding steps, rest steps, independent steps, parallel steps, cross steps, etc.

7. Footwork

Same as Tai Chi, including step up, step back, step back, cover step, step in, jump step, walking step, swing step, buckle step, and rolling step Steps, etc., the transition between advance and retreat is clear, light and steady, when moving forward, the heel touches the ground first, when retreating, the forefoot touches the ground first, do not stagnate suddenly, the center of gravity moves smoothly, evenly and clearly, the distance and span of the two feet should be appropriate, the soles of the feet and The heels should be turned properly, and the knees should be loose and natural, not stiff.

8. Leg techniques

There are kicking, leg splitting, leg swinging, foot shaking, and rear leg raising, etc. The support is required to be stable, the knee joints should not be stiff, the upper body should be kept in a neutral position, and the upper body should not be bent forward or backward, or tilted left or right.

Swordsmanship requirements

It requires clear swordsmanship, smooth power, accurate force points, coordination of body and sword, and correct method. When practicing Tai Chi sword, you need to understand the sword technique and principles of the sword, and you must understand the difference between the sword technique and the sword technique when making movements. Beginners to Tai Chi Sword can easily get confused.