Learn and Practice the 42 Forms Tai Chi Sword

Author: Xu Yipeng
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: In today's ever-increasing popularity and development of Tai Chi, to adapt to new trends and more frequent exchanges, institutions such as the National Wushu Research Institute and the China Wushu Association organized renowned domestic Tai Chi masters to compile the "42-Form Tai Chi Sword." It is a national Wushu competition routine and one of the routines for the Wushu competition at the Beijing Asian Games. This routine incorporates the technical essence of traditional Tai Chi and sword routines. It is rich in content, has a unique style, a rigorous structure, and moderate difficulty. It can provide a relatively comprehensive physical workout and is suitable for competitions under the same conditions. It is an excellent routine for to practice and improve their Tai Chi Sword skills.
To help quickly learn and master the techniques of the Tai Chi Sword routine, the author, based on years of practice, has compiled this book with illustrations. It provides detailed explanations on stances, hand techniques, sword forms, sword methods, and the coordination of hands, eyes, body, and steps. The author hopes that readers can gain inspiration from this, further recognize the benefits of learning Tai Chi Sword, and better promote the development of Tai Chi.
This Tai Chi Sword competition routine consists of 42 movements. Based on the author's teaching experience and in collaboration with international Tai Chi masters Li Qiubao, Xu Chao, and coach He Aihua, the author has provided detailed explanations on the 53 sword techniques diagrams and 163 movement illustrations that were reorganized. The book also identifies the 20 types of sword techniques involved in this routine. Additionally, the author introduces the origins of the sword, its construction, specifications, and techniques and requirements to the readers. The author hopes to gain the recognition of fellow martial artists and inspire.