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Chen Style Taijiquan Sword
Taijiquan Jian or T'ai Chi Ch'uan Chien (Gim): The Double-Edged Straight Chinese Sword
49 Movement Single Sword (Dan Jian, Jian) Form in the Chen T'ai Chi Ch'uan Style
Bibliography Links List of 49 Movements Quotations Videos Performance Time
Chen Broadsword Chen Taijiquan Tai Chi Sword (Jian) General All Styles 32 Sword Form
13 Taijiquan Sword Techniques Broadsword (Dao) 55 Yang Sword Cloud Hands Blog
Research by
Michael P. Garofalo
Warning: Practicing with Sword Weapons Can Be a Dangerous Activity for Adults. Please Use Caution!
Bibliography, Links, Resources Chen Style T'ai Chi Ch'uan Sword (Jian, Gim, Chien)
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Chen Style Taijiquan: Chen Taiji Sword Form. Master Chen Xiaowang. Vendor 1.
Chen Style Taijiquan Double Straight Sword. DVD.
Chen Style Taijiquan: Sword and Broadsword. Translated by Chen Bin. Tai Chi Centre, 2003. 368 pages. ISBN: 7534823218.
Chen Style Taijiquan Sword Form. Research by Mike Garofalo. Bibliography, links, list of movements, quotes, notes, resources. Analysis of the the 49 movement Chen Tai Chi sword form.
Chen Style Taijiquan: Bibliography, Links, Quotes, Notes
Chen Style Taijiquan Broadsword (Dao, Saber): Bibliography, Links, Lists, Instructions, Resources, Quotations, Online Videos
Chen Taijquan Lao Jia Yi Lu and Straight Sword. Demonstration by Master Ren Guang Yi. DVD format, high definition, 90 Minutes. Music and narration by Lou Reed. Includes over 2,000 selectable still photographs in sequence of the two forms for learning. Vendors1,Vendor 2. "In this DVD, he beautifully demonstrates two fundamental Chen-style Taiji forms: the 75-movement long form, Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame 1st Road), and the 49-movement Straight Sword form. Captured in high-definition (HD) in New York's Central Park, each form is presented in a multiple-angle format, and showing the name of each movement. Each form is also shown in FlipperVision�, a slideshow comprised of nearly 2,000 photos by famed photographer Martin von Haselberg, so you may carefully study each of Master Ren's postures in detail."
Chen Style Straight Sword. Demonstration by Hong Junsheng. A routine in 54 postures taught originally by Chen Fake.
Chen Style Taijiquan: Sword and Broadsword. By Chen Zenglei. Translated by Zhang XinHu, Chen Bin, Xu Hailiang, and Gregory Bissell. Tai Chi Centre, 2003. 367 pages. ISBN: 7534823218. This book is in English. Detailed descriptions, with photographs, of the first form, sword form and broadsword form. An excellent companion to Chen Zenglei's instructional DVDs, with English narration. MGC. Review by Herbert O. Rich: "This is the first translated volume of Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei's three-volume set entitled "A Compendium of Taiji Boxing and Weapons". Chen Zhenglei is famed as a 19th generation Grandmaster of traditional Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan). He is known to Taijiquan enthusiasts the world over for his skill and ability in teaching. This book is a detailed instruction manual for the basic set (or form) of the Laojia ("old frame") Chen style, as well as the single broadsword and straight sword forms. Profusely illustrated, it describes basic theory, physical requirements, postural movements, Qi circulation, and self defense applications for each of the postures of the form." The 49 Movement Chen Taijiquan Sword form is described and explained on pp. 253-320.
Chen Style Taijiquan Swordplay Workshop Master Yau-Sun Tong. Lists the Chen style form written down by Hey Bin-Quan from Chen Zhao-Kui.
Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing. By Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books, 2002. Index, charts, 224 pages. ISBN: 1556433778. MGC. Provides an excellent introduction to Chen style Taijiquan history and legends, outlines the major forms, discusses the philosophy and foundations of the art, and gives very good information on training methods, push hands, and weapons. Very well written, highly informative, and a unique contribution to the field. Essential reading for all learning the Chen style of Tai Chi Chuan.
Chen Style Taiji Sword Form. Presented by Yue, Li-ming. Instructional VHS videotape. 2001. ASIN: B00005K20Y
Chen Style Taiji Sword Form. List of 49 movements.
Chen Tai Chi Chuan Sword Form. Presented by George Xu. Part 7 of the Chen Tai Chi Chuan Series. Volume 25 of China's Living Treasures Series. Step by step teaching, multiple views, repetitions, and demonstration. Instructional VHS videotape, 56 minutes.
�Classical Tai Chi Chuan Sword, Taijiquan Jian 55 in the Yang Style: Comparison of Names or Descriptions for the 55 Movements.� Green Way Research, Red Bluff, California, January 2008. By Michael P. Garofalo. This document includes a detailed listing of the names or brief descriptions of the 55 movements of the Classical Taijiquan Straight Sword Form in the Yang Style of Taijiquan. This document includes names or brief descriptions for each movement in English, Romanized Chinese (Pinyin and/or Wade Giles), Chinese characters, Spanish, French, and German. The document includes source citations and a bibliography. In PDF format, print only, 267Kb, 34 pages:
Webpage:http://www.egreenway.com/taichichuan/Classical Taijiquan Yang Sword Form 55 List Detailed.pdf
Classical Taiji Sword - Yang Style Taijiquan. By Mike Garofalo. This webpage includes a bibliography, links, media resources, detailed and simple lists of the movements in the long Yang Taiji sword form (55 movements), history, 13 sword techniques, comparison with the 32 Taiji sword form, and quotations. 105 Kb.
Cloud Hands Blog: Taijiquan, Qigong and Yoga
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The Concise Adaptation of the Chen Style Taiji Sword Routines. Adapted Routine of Chen Style Taiji Sword. Teaching demonstration performed by Wu Shijun, renown martial arts coach and judge. VCD format. Language: Mandarin Chinese. "This concise adaptation of Chen Style taiji sword by Wu shijun is based on the old form of the Chen style taiji quan, included 62 movements of the Chen style taiji boxing. It is also integrated with the character of the form and meaning, and the character of cannon boxing. Sixty-two Form of Chen-style Taiji Single Sword shows the original methods of chen-style taiji single sword, which keep down elegance and unsophisticated style. This routine contents more than 20 methods of sword, such as thrusting, uppercut, pointing and so on. With the wait as the central axis of movement and the spiraling energy of "chan si jin" as its style."
Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan. By Mark Chen. Berkeley, California, North Atlantic Books, 2004. Appendices, notes, bibliography, 246 pages. ISBN: 155643488X. Excellent detailed instructions for First Form of the Old Frame, including photographs. An essential book for Chen Taijiquan enthusiasts. VSCL.
"Practical Tai Chi Sword." By J. Justin Meehan. T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 30, No. 6, December, 2006, pp. 24-29.
Sixty Two Form of Chen Style Tai Chi Single Sword. DVD/VCD. Guangzhou Gzbeauty.
Staff Weapons and Taijiquan (All Styles of Taijiquan)
Saber (Dao, Broadsword) and TaijiquanBibliography, links, resources, quotes, notes. All styles of Taijiquan.
Sword Form, Chen Style Taijiquan Sword Form. Research by Mike Garofalo. Bibliography, links, list of movements, quotes, notes, resources. Analysis of the the 49 movement Chen Tai Chi sword form.
Sword (Jian), Taijiquan Sword: Links, bibliography, quotes, notes. All styles of Taijiquan.
"Tai Chi Sword Silk Reeling Exercises." By Phil Perez. T'ai Chi: The International Magazine of Tai Chi Chuan: Vol. 31, No. 1, February, 2007, pp. 28-37.
13 Taijijian Techniques (13 Tai Chi Sword Techniques). Research by Miichael P. Garofalo. Valley Spirit Taijiquan, Green Way Research, Red Bluff, California, 2008. 1. Ji 击 Strike, hit, break attack, beat, stroke. 2. Ci 刺 Trust, pierce, sting, prick, stab. Ge 割Cut off, Divide, Block Off, Sever, Quarter, Obstruct, Scroll, Blocking. 4. Xi 洗 Brush Off, Sweep Away, Wash Off, Clean Off. 5. Chou 抽 Pull Out, Cut Out, Extract. 6. Dai 带 Deflect, Leading, Deflecting, Slicing, Lead, Carrying. 7. Ti 提 Upwards Stroke, Lifting Up, Lift, To Carry Up. 8. Dian 点 Point, Dot, Spot, Poke. 9. Peng 迸 Burst Forth, Split Open, Tipping, Gush Out, Burst, Wardoff. 10. Pi 劈 Split, Hack, Chop, Split Open, Chopping, Cut Apart, Split, Splitting. 11. **Jie**截 Intercepting, Cut Off, Stop, Obstruct, Cutting, Intercept. 12. Jiao 搅 Stir, Stirring, Mix, Disturb, Agitate. 13. Ya 搅 Press, Pressing, Press Down, Push Down, Crush, Pressure.
Taijiquan Swordsmanship: Quotations, Notes, Tips, Commentary, History, Health, Mental, Principles
32 Sword - T'ai Chi Ch'uan, 32 Form, Yang Style, Taijiquan Jian. By Michael P. Garofalo. This popular webpage includes a comprehensive bibliography, scores of links to webpages, an extensive listing of the names and name variations for each movement (English and Chinese), a detailed analysis of each posture and movement sequence with explanations and numbered illustrations, instructions, selected quotations, a comprehensive media bibliography, and a comparison of the 32 and 55 sword forms in the Yang style. � Green Way Research, Red Bluff, California, January 2008.
Valley Spirit Center Chen Style Taijiquan Homepage
Valley Spirit Taijiquan, Red Bluff, California. Instructor: Mike Garofalo.
Videos Online - Chen Style Straight Sword Form
Taiji Broadsword. Demonstration by Master Chen Zhenglei 陳正雷 - 陳式單刀. UTube Video, 2006, 0:37 minutes.
Taiji Chen Style Broadsword. Performance by Wang Xian, Henan. UTube Video, 2006, 1:46 minutes.
Chen Broadsword - 2007 Wushu Competition. UTube, 1:30 minutes.
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List of Movements Chen Style Taijiquan Sword (Jian) 49 Movement Form
1. Preparation and Opening
Starting Form of Taiji Sword [CZ#1]
Opening Movement [MC#1]
Preparation Form [DSVS#1]
Preparation [YST#1]
Taiji Sword Beginning Posture (Taijijian Qi Shi) [CWM]
Beginning (Qi Shi) [YJM]
Preparation and Opening [MG#1]
Taijiajian Yu Bei Shi, Qi Shi (Ch. : Chinese)
Pr�paration et Ouverture (Fr. : French)
Vorbereitung und �ffnung (Gr. : German)
Preparaci�n y Abertura (Sp. : Spanish)
預備式 : Starting Form, Opening Posture
预备势 :
起势 : Opening Form
2. Face the Sun
Face-the-Sun Sword [CZ#2]
Face the Sun [MC#2]
Homage to the Sun [DSVS#2]
East Summit Holds the Sun [YST#2]
Face the Sun [MG#2]
Faites Face au Soleil (Fr.)
Stellen Sie die Sonne Gegen�ber (Gr.)
Haga Frente al Sol (Sp.)
面对太阳 : Face the Sun
面對太陽
3. The Immortal Points the Way
The Celestial Points a Way Out [CZ#3]
Immortal Points the Way [MC#3, DSVS#3, YST#3]
The Fairy Shows the Way (Xian Ren Zhi Lu) [YJM]
The Immortal Points the Way [MG#3]
Xian Ren Shi Lu (Ch.)
Les Points Immortels la Mani�re (Fr.)
Der Unsterbliche Zeigt die Weise (Gr.)
El Immortal Se�ala la Manera (Sp.)
仙人指路 : The Fairy Points the Way
不朽的点方式
不朽的點路
4. The Green Dragon Emerges from the Water
Green Dragon Rises from the Water [CZ#4]
Green Dragon Emerges from Water [MC #4]
Blue Dragon Out of Water [YST#7]
Blue Dragon Out of the Water [DSVS#4]
The Green Dragon Emerges from the Water [MG#4]
Qing Long Chu Shui (Ch.)
Le Dragon Vert �merge de L'eau (Fr.)
El Drag�n Verde Emerge del Agua (Sp.)
Der Gr�ne Drache Taucht vom Wasser Auf (Gr.)
青龙出水 : Green Dragon Comes Out of the Water
绿色龙从水出来
5. Protect the Knees
The Guarding Knee Sword [CZ#5]
Protect the Knees [MC#5, DSVS#5]
Sword Protects Both Knees [YST#8]
Protect the Knees [MG#5]
Prot�gez les Genoux (Fr.)
Sch�tzen Sie die Knie (Gr.)
Proteja las rodillas (Sp.)
保护膝盖
保護膝蓋
6. Close the Door
Closing Door Form [CZ#6]
Close the Door [MC #6]
Closing the Door [DSVS#6]
Sword of Closing the Gate [YST#9]
Roll Up the Screen (Tiao Lian Shi) [CWM]
Raise the Screen (Tiao Lian Shi) [YJM]
Close the Door [MG#6]
Tiao Lian Shi (Ch.)
Fermez la Porte (Fr.)
Schlie�en Sie die T�r (Gr.)
Cierre la Puerta (Sp.)
挑簾式 : Hold Up the Curtain
挑帘势 : Lifting up the Curtain
關閉門 : Close the Door
关闭门 : Close the Door
7. The Green Dragon Emerges from the Water
Green Dragon Rise from the Water [CZ#7]
Green Dragon Emerges from Water [MC#7]
Blue Dragon Out of Water [DSVS#7]
Blue Dragon Out of Water [YST#10]
The Green Dragon Emerges from the Water [MG#7]
Qing Long Chu Shui (Ch.)
Le Dragon Vert �merge de L'eau (Fr.)
El Drag�n Verde Emerge del Agua (Sp.)
Der Gr�ne Drache Taucht vom Wasser Auf (Gr.)
青龙出水 : Green Dragon Comes Out of the Water
绿色龙从水出来
8. Turn and Chop
Turn Body Over to Hack Sword [CZ#8]
Turn and Chop [MC#8]
Turn and Chop Down [DSVS#8]
Turn and Split [YST#11]
Turn and Chop [MG#8]
Tour et Coup de Hache (Fr.)
Umdrehung und Hieb (Gr.)
Vuelta y Tajada (Sp.)
輪和剁 : Turn and Chop
轮和剁
9. The Blue Dragon Turns Its Body
Green Dragon Turns Its Body [CZ#9]
Green Dragon Turns Body [MC#9]
Blue Dragon Turns Over [DSVS#9]
Come Around and Thrust Sword [YST#12]
The Blue Dragon Turns Its Body [MG#9]
Le Dragon Bleu Tourne Son Corps (Fr.)
Der Blaue Drache Dreht Seinen K�rper (Gr.)
El Drag�n Azul Da Vuelta A Su Cuerpo (Sp.)
藍色龍轉動它的身體 : The Blue Dragon Turns Its Body
蓝色龙转动它的身体
10. Diagonal Flying
Oblique Flying [CZ#10]
Diagonal Flying Posture [MC#10]
Flying Diagonally [DSVS#10]
Slanting Flying [YST#13]
Diagonal Flying [MG#10]
Xie Fei Shi (Ch.)
Vol Diagonal (Fr.)
Diagonales Fliegen (Gr.)
Vuelo Diagonal (Sp.)
斜飞式 : Diagonal Flying
對角飛行
偏鋒飛行
11. The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings and Nods Its Head
Spread Wing and Nod Head [CZ#11]
Spread Wings [MC#11] and Bow Head [MC#12]
Spread Wings [DSVS#11], Nod the Head [DSVS#12]
Phoenix Spreads Wings and Nods Head [YST#14,15]
The Phoenix Spreads Its Wings and Nods Its Head [MG#11]
12. Parting the Grass Looking for Snakes
Beat Grasses to Look for the Snake [CZ12]
Fan Grass to Search for Snake [MC#13]
Separate Grass to Seek Snake [DSVS#13]
Spread Open Grass to Seek the Snake [YST#16]
Parting the Grass Looking for Snakes (Bo Cao Xun She) [CWM]
Parting the Grass Looking for Snakes [MG#12]
Bo Cao Xun She, Long Xing Shi (Ch.)
S�paration de L'herbe Recherchant des Serpents (Fr.)
Trennung des Grases, das nach Schlangen Sucht (Gr.)
Separaci�n de la Hierba que Busca Serpientes (Sp.)
龙行势 : Looking in the Grass for Snakes
寻找蛇在草
龙行势 : Poking the Grass to Seek the Snake
13. The Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
Golden Cock Stands on One Leg [CZ#13]
Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg [MC#14]
Golden Rooster Stands Alone [DSVS#14]
Golden Rooster Stand on One Foot [YST#17]
The Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg [MG#13]
Jin Ji Du Li (Ch.)
Le Coq d'or se Tient sur Une Jambe (Fr.)
Der goldene Hahn Steht auf Einem Bein (Gr.)
El Gallo de Oro Est� Parado en Una Pierna (Sp.)
金鸡独立 : Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
金黃雄雞單腳站立一個
14. The Immortal Points the Way
The Celestial Points a Way Out [CZ#14]
Immortal Points the Way [MC#15, DSVS#15]
The Fairy Shows the Way (Xian Ren Zhi Lu) [YJM]
The Immortal Points the Way [MG#14]
Xian Ren Shi Lu (Ch.)
Les Points Immortels la Mani�re (Fr.)
Der Unsterbliche Zeigt die Weise (Gr.)
El Immortal Se�ala la Manera (Sp.)
仙人指路 : The Fairy Points the Way
不朽的点方式
不朽的點路
15. Cover and Intercept
Covering and Intercepting Form [CZ#15]
Sink and Block with Stomp [MC#16]
Cover and Block [DSVS#16]
Covering in Circles [YST#19]
Cover and Intercept [MG#15]
16. An Ancient Tree with Twisted Roots
An Ancient Tree with Twisted Roots [CZ#16]
Ancient Tree Wraps Roots [MC#17, DSVS#17]
Old Tree with Gnarled Roots [YST#20]
The Ancient Tree with Twisted Roots [MG#16]
17. The Tiger Pounces on Its Prey
Tiger Pounces on Prey [CZ#17]
Hungry Tiger Pounces on Food [MC#18]
Hungry Tiger Attacks for Food [DSVS#18]
Hungry Tiger Springs on the Prey [YST#21]
The Tiger Pounces on Its Prey [MG#17]
18. The Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
Green Dragon Swings Its Tail [CZ#18]
Green Dragon Swings Tail [MC#18]
Blue Dragon Sways Its Tail [DSVS#19]
Black Dragon Wags Its Tail (Wulong Bai Wei) [CWM]
The Black Dragon Waves Its Tail [YJM]
Rolling Wheels Both Sides [YST#22]
The Black Dragon Whips Its Tail [MG#18]
Wu Long Bai Wei, Su Niao Tou Lin (Ch.)
Le Dragon Noir Fouette Sa Queue (Fr.)
Der Schwarze Drache Peitscht Sein Endst�ck (Gr.)
El Drag�n Negro Azota Su Cola (Sp.)
烏龍擺尾 : Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
乌龙摆尾 : Black Dragon Swings Tail
烏龍擺尾 :
Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
乌龙摆尾 Black Dragon Swings its Tail
19. Step Backward and Swing the Sword
Step Backward and Whirl Arms [CZ#19]
Step Back and Swing Sword [MC#20]
Turning the Arms Backward [DSVS#20]
Step Back and Intercept both Sides [YST#23]
Step Backward and Swing the Sword [MG#19]
20. The Wild Horse Jumps Over the Creek
Wild Horse Jumps Over a Creek [CZ#20]
Mustang Jumps Creek [MC#20]
Wild Horse Leaps the Ravine [DSVS#21]
Wild Pony Leaps Over Ravine [YST24]
Wild Horse Jumps the Mountain Stream (Yema Tiao Jian) [CWM]
The Wild Horse Jumps the Stream (Ye Ma Tiao Jian) [YJM]
The Wild Horse Jumps Over the Creek [MG#20]
Ye Ma Tiao Jian (Ch.)
Le Cheval Sauvage Saute par-dessus la Crique (Fr.)
Das Wilde Pferd Springt �ber den Nebenflu� (Gr.)
El Caballo Salvaje Salta Sobre el Cala (Sp.)
野馬跳澗 : The Wild Horse Jumps the Stream 野马跳涧 : Mustang Jumps the Ravine
21. The White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue
White Snake Spits Its Tongue [CZ#21]
White Snake Flicks Tongue [MC#22]
White Snake Shows Its Tongue [DSVS#22]
White Snake Strikes Out Its Tongue [YST#25]
The White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue [MG#21]
Bai She Tu Xin (Ch.)
蛇吐信 : White Snake Spits out Tongue
22. The Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
Black Dragon Swings Its Tail [CZ#22]
Black Dragon Sways Its Tail [DSVS#23]
Black Dragon Swings Tail [MC#23]
Black Dragon Wags Its Tail (Wulong Bai Wei) [CWM]
The Black Dragon Waves Its Tail [YJM]
Rolling Wheels Both Sides [YST#22]
The Black Dragon Whips Its Tail [MG#22]
Wu Long Bai Wei, Su Niao Tou Lin (Ch.)
Le Dragon Noir Fouette Sa Queue (Fr.)
Der Schwarze Drache Peitscht Sein Endst�ck (Gr.)
El Drag�n Negro Azota Su Cola (Sp.)
烏龍擺尾 : Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
乌龙摆尾 : Black Dragon Swings Tail
烏龍擺尾 :
Black Dragon Whips Its Tail
乌龙摆尾 Black Dragon Swings its Tail
23. Zhong Kui Brandishes His Sword
Zhongkui Raises the Sword [CZ#23]
Zhong Kui Brandishes Sword [MC#24]
Zhong Kui Holds the Sword [DSVS#24]
Empty Step with Sword on Top [YST#27]
Zhong Kui Brandishes His Sword [MG#23]
Symbolism, Myths, and Legends for this Movement
24. The Luohan Tames the Dragon
The Arhat Tame the Dragon [CZ#24]
The Luohan Subdues Dragon [MC#25]
Luohan Subdues Dragon [DSVS#25]
The Luohan Tames the Dragon [MG#24]
The Holy and Enlightened Man (Buddhist Saint) Tames the Dragon
Luohan Quan (羅漢拳), Arhat (Sanskrit) or Luohan (Chinese)
25. The Black Bear Turns Backward
Black Bear Turns Back [CZ#25]
Black Bear Turns Back [MC#26]
Black Bear Turns Backward [DSVS#26]
Black Bear Flips Its Back [YST#29]
The Black Bear Turns Backward [MG#25]
26. The Swallow Pecks the Mud
The Swallow Pecks at the Mud [CZ#26]
Swallow Pecks Dirt [MC#27]
The Swallow Pecks the Mud [DSVS#27]
Swallow Dips for Mud [YST#30]
The Swallow Pecks the Mud [MG#26]
Yan Zi Xian Ni (Ch.)
L'hirondelle Picote la Boue (Fr.)
Die Schwalbe Pecks den Schlamm (Gr.)
El Trago Picotea el Fango (Sp.)
燕子衔泥 : Swallow Picks Up Mud with His Beak
燕子啄泥
燕子衔泥 Yan zi xian ni Swallow Carries Pieces of Earth in its Beak
27. The White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue
White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue [CZ#27]
White Snake Shows Its Tongue [DSVS#28]
White Snake Spits Tongue [MC#28]
The White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue [MG#27]
28. Diagonal Flying
Flying Oblique [CZ#28]
Flying Diagonally [DSVS#29]
Diagonal Flying Posture [MC#29]
Diagonal Flying [MG#28]
Xie Fei Shi (Ch.)
Vol Diagonal (Fr.)
Diagonales Fliegen (Gr.)
Vuelo Diagonal (Sp.)
斜飞式 : Diagonal Flying
對角飛行
偏鋒飛行
29. Battle of Wits Between the Eagle and the Bear
Battle of Wits Between the Eagle and Bear [CZ#29]
Eagle and Bear Match Wits [MC#30]
Eagle and Bear Battle with their Wits [DSVS#30]
Eagle and Bear Battle of Wits [YST#32]
Battle of Wits Between the Eagle and the Bear [MG#29]
30. The Swallow Pecks the Mud
The Swallow Pecks at the Mud [CZ#30]
Swallow Pecks Dirt [MC#31]
Swallow Pecks the Mud [DSVS#31]
Swallow Dips for Mud [YST#33]
The Swallow Pecks the Mud [MG#30]
Yan Zi Xian Ni (Ch.)
L'hirondelle Picote la Boue (Fr.)
Die Schwalbe Pecks den Schlamm (Gr.)
El Trago Picotea el Fango (Sp.)
燕子衔泥 : Swallow Picks Up Mud with His Beak
燕子啄泥
31. Pluck the Stars and Change the Constellations
Pluck the Star to Exchange the Plough [CZ#31]
Pluck Stars, Transform to Dipper [MC#32]
Pluck Stars and Change the Constellations [DSVS#32]
Pluck the Stars and Change the Constellations [MG#31]
32. Scoop Up the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea
Scoop Up the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea [CZ#32]
Scoop Moon from Sea Bottom [MC#33]
Scoop Moon from Under Sea [DSVS#33]
Scooping the Moon from Sea Bottom [YST#36]
Fishing the Moon Out from the Bottom of the Sea (Hai Di Lao Yue) [CWM]
Pick Up the Moon from the Sea Bottom (Hai Di Lao Yue) [YJM]
Scoop Up the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea [MG#32]
Hai Di Lao Yue (Ch.)
Godet vers le Haut de la Lune du Fond de la Mer (Fr.)
Schaufel Herauf den Mond von der Unterseite des Meeres (Gr.)
Cucharada Encima de la Luna del Fondo del Mar (Sp.)
海底撈月 : Pick Up the Moon from the Sea Bottom
33. The Immortal Points the Way
The Celestial Pointing the Way Out [CZ#33]
The Fairy Shows the Way (Xian Ren Zhi Lu) [YJM]
The Immortal Points the Way [MG#33]
Xian Ren Shi Lu (Ch.)
Les Points Immortels la Mani�re (Fr.)
Der Unsterbliche Zeigt die Weise (Gr.)
El Immortal Se�ala la Manera (Sp.)
仙人指路 : The Fairy Points the Way
不朽的点方式
不朽的點路
34. The Phoenix Nods Its Head
The Phoenix Nods His Head [CZ#34]
Phoenix Nods Head [MC#34]
Phoenix Nods Its Head [DSVS#34]
The Phoenix Nods Its Head [MG#34]
35. The Swallow Pecks the Mud
The Swallow Pecks at the Mud [CZ#35]
Swallow Pecks Dirt [MC#35]
Swallow Pecks the Mud [DSVS#35]
The Swallow Picks Up Mud with His Beak (Yan Zi Xian Ni) [YJM]
The Swallow Pecks the Mud [MG#35]
Yan Zi Xian Ni (Ch.)
L'hirondelle Picote la Boue (Fr.)
Die Schwalbe Pecks den Schlamm (Gr.)
El Trago Picotea el Fango (Sp.)
燕子衔泥 : Swallow Picks Up Mud with His Beak
燕子啄泥
36. The White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue
White Snake Spits Out His Tongue [CZ#36]
White Snake Spits Tongue [MC#36]
White Snake Shows Its Tongue [DSVS#36]
The White Snake Spits Out Its Tongue [MG#36]
37. Diagonal Flying
Flying Oblique [CZ#37]
Diagonal Flying Posture [MC#37]
Flying Diagonally [DSVS#37]
Diagonal Flying [MG#37]
Xie Fei Shi (Ch.)
Vol Diagonal (Fr.)
Diagonales Fliegen (Gr.)
Vuelo Diagonal (Sp.)
斜飞式 : Diagonal Flying
對角飛行
偏鋒飛行
38. Hold Up One Thousand Pounds to the Left
Hold the Weighty Leftward [CZ#38]
Support Thousand Pounds Left [MC#38]
Left Holding Thousand Pounds [YST#41]
Left Side Holds Up One Thousand Pounds [DSVS#38]
Hold Up One Thousand Pounds to the Left [MG#38]
39. Hold Up One Thousand Pounds to the Right
Hold the Weighty Rightward [CZ#39]
Support Thousand Pounds Right [MC#39]
Right Holding Thousand Pounds [YST#42]
Right Side Holds Up One Thousand Pounds [DSVS#39]
Hold Up One Thousand Pounds to the Right [MG#39]
40. The Swallow Pecks the Mud
The Swallow Pecks at the Mud [CZ#40]
Swallow Pecks Dirt [MC#40]
Swallow Pecks the Mud [DSVS#40]
The Swallow Picks Up Mud with His Beak (Yan Zi Xian Ni) [YJM]
The Swallow Pecks the Mud [MG#40]
Yan Zi Xian Ni (Ch.)
L'hirondelle Picote la Boue (Fr.)
Die Schwalbe Pecks den Schlamm (Gr.)
El Trago Picotea el Fango (Sp.)
燕子衔泥 : Swallow Picks Up Mud with His Beak
燕子啄泥
41. The White Ape Offers the Fruit
White Ape Presents the Fruit [CZ#41]
White Ape Presents Fruit [MC#41]
White Ape Offering Fruit [DSVS#41]
White Ape Presents the Fruit [YST#48]
White Ape Presents Fruit (Baiyuan Xian Guo) [CWM]
The White Ape Offers Fruit (Bai Yuan Xian Guo) [YJM]
The White Ape Offers the Fruit [MG#41]
Baiyuan Xian Guo (Ch.)
La Singe Blanche Offre le Fruit (Fr.)
Der wei�e Affe Bietet die Frucht (Gr.)
El Mono Blanco Ofrece la Fruta (Sp.)
白猿献果 : White Ape Presents the Fruit
白色猴子提供果子
42. Falling Flowers
Flowers Falling Form [CZ#42]
Falling Flowers Movement [MC#42]
Falling Flowers [DSVS#42]
Drop Flowers [YST#49]
Falling Flowers [MG#42]
Luo Hua Shi (Ch.)
Fleurs En Chute (Fr.)
Fallende Blumen (Gr.)
Flores Que Caen (Sp.)
落花势 : Falling Flowers
下落的花
下落的花
43. Jabbing Upward then Downward
Thrusting Up and Down [CZ#43]
Up, Down Diagonal Thrust [MC#43]
Jab Upward then Downward [DSVS#43]
Upward Jabbing, Downward Jabbing [YST#50,51]
Jabbing Upward then Downward [MG#43]
44. Diagonal Flying
Oblique Flying [CZ#44]
Diagonal Flying Posture [MC#44]
Flying Diagonally [DSVS#44]
Slanting Flying [YST#52]
Diagonal Flying [MG#44]
Xie Fei Shi (Ch.)
Vol Diagonal (Fr.)
Diagonales Fliegen (Gr.)
Vuelo Diagonal (Sp.)
斜飞式 : Diagonal Flying
對角飛行
偏鋒飛行
45. Night Demons Search the Sea
Nezha Searches the Sea [CZ#45]
Na Jia Explores the Sea [MC#45]
Na Dra Explores the Sea [DSVS#45]
Neja Ventures the Sea [YST#37]
Night Demons Explore the Sea (Yecha Tan Hai) [CWM]
Night Demons = Nezha, Yecha, Naza, Yaksha, Yecha, Na Jia, Neja
Night Demons Search Searches the Sea [MG#45]
Yecha Tan Hai, Nezha Tan Hai (Ch.)
Les D�mons de Nuit Recherchent la Mer (Fr.)
Die Nachtd�monen Suchen das Meer (Gr.)
Los Demonios de la Noche Buscan el Mar (Sp.)
哪吒探海 : Naza Explores the Sea Bottom
夜邪魔探索海
Nezha or Na Zha (哪吒)
46. The Python Turns Itself Around
Python Turns Over Its Body [CZ#46]
Exotic Python Turns Body [MC#46]
The Large Serpent Turns Itself Around [DSVS#46]
Python Tosses [YST#54]
The Python Turns Itself Around [MG#46]
47. Wei Tuo Presents a Pestle
Weituo Presents a Pestle [CZ#47]
Wei Tuo Presents Staff [MC#47]
Wei Tor Presents Pestle [DSVS#47]
Wei Tuo Presents a Pestle [MG#47]
Wei Tuo (Chinese: 韋馱菩薩) or Skanda (Sanskrit): A Buddhist Temple Guardian Deity
48. Millstone Turning Sword
The Mill Stone Sword [CZ#48]
Grind the Basin [MC#48]
Millstone Turning Sword [DSVS#48]
Sword of Turning Millstone [YST#56]
Millstone Turning Sword [MG#48]
49. Closing and Return to Origin
Finishing Form [CZ#49]
Return to Origin [MC#49]
Return to Taiji [DSVS#49]
Closing [YST#58]
Closing and Return to Origin [MG#49]
Sources for Names and/or Descriptions of the 49 Movements Of the Chen Style of Taijiquan Sword (Jian) Form
[CZ] Chen Style Taijiquan: Sword and Broadsword. By Chen Zenglei. The 49 Movement Chen Taijiquan Sword form is described and explained on pp. 253-320.
[MC] Old Frame Chen Family Taijiquan. By Mark Chen. Berkeley, California, North Atlantic Books, 2004. p. 227
[DSVS] Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing. By Davidine Siaw-Voon Sim and David Gaffney. Berkeley, CA, North Atlantic Books, 2002. Index, charts, 224 pages. ISBN: 1556433778. Information on pages: 176-179.
[YST] Chen Style Taijiquan Swordplay Workshop Master Yau-Sun Tong. Lists the Chen style form written down by Hey Bin-Quan from Chen Zhao-Kui. Quite different order from [CZ] and [MC].
[CWM] �Taiji Sword and Other Writings.� By Chen, Wei-Ming. 1928. Translated by Barbara Davis. Berkeley, California, North Atlantic Books, 2000.
[YJM] �Taiji Sword, Classical Yang Style: The Complete Form, Qigong and Applications_._� By Yang, Jwing-Ming, PhD. Edited by James C. O'Leary. Boston, Mass., YMAA Publications, 1999.
[MG] Chen Taijiquan Sword (Jian) 49 Movement Form. By Michael P. Garofalo. This webpage includes a detailed bibliography, links, list of the movement names, resources, quotations, and some instructions.
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Quotations
Chen Taijiquan Swordplay
Taijiquan Swordsmanship: Quotations, Notes, Tips, Commentary, History, Health, Mental, Principles
"Pricking, pointing, wiping, cutting and thrusting;
Twining forces causes attacks to come to nothing.
Scooping like a moving plough is the right way;
Pushing and supporting are the orthodox school.
Defending all with keen skills,
Attacking appears in the cold light.
Shrink the body like a hedgehog,
Extend the body like a rainbow.
The rays of the sun shine in all directions,
Boundless radiances are very wonderful.
After practicing Taiji sword for a long time,
Your constant efforts will yield success."
- Chen Zhaopi (Found in Chen Zenglei's Chen Style Taijiquan, Sword and Broadsword, p. 255)
Paraphrased by Mike Garofalo
"The sword techniques are exact, and the force is smooth.
Practicing it is as gentle as drizzle,
Powerful as a thunderbolt,
Sensitive as a cat pouncing on rat, a
Steady as a bear walking on the grass.
Stress the hardness or softness when revolving and moving.
Pay attention to sword techniques, change force by body."
- Wu Shijun,Concise Adapation of Chen Taiji Sword
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| Complete Performance of the Chen Style Taijiquan Sword Form | ||
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| Time | Performer | Source |
| Master Chen Zhenglei | ||
| Master Jesse Tsao | ||
| Average Performance Time |
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Biography of Michael P. Garofalo
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