Tai Chi Sword Courses

Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi. The theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan, and the techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence classes.
Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.

Note: A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
Suggestions: a long umbrella, a long ruler, a toy wand, a long shoe horn, a short rod, or even a paper towel roll would work — anything that gives you an extension of your arm.
Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword

Tai Chi Sword Qigong Set:

1. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword
2. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword Coil and Turn
3. Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian
4. Left and Right Expand the Bow (Push the Mountain)
5. Left and Right Coil and Turn
6. Arc the Arms for Embracing (Eagle Attacks Its Prey)
7. Double Fingers Point Forward
8. Forward and Backward Coil and Turn
9. Upward and Downward Yin and Yang
10. Fairy Points the Way

Tai Chi Sword Basic Techniques & Sequence (Focus: Movements #20-25)

10. Spirit Cat Catches the Mouse
11. Dragonfly Touches Water
12. Swallow Enters the Nest
13. Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
14. Right Whirlwind
15. Little Chief Star
16. Left Whirlwind
17. Wait for the Fish
18. Open the Grass In Search of the Snake
19. Hold the Moon Against the Chest
20. Send the Bird to the Woods
21. Black Dragon Waves Its Tail
22. Wind Blows the Lotus Leaf
23. Lion Shakes Its Head
24. Tiger Holds Its Head
25. Wild Horse Jumps the Stream
Next course: Tai Chi Sword Sequence (Movements #25-30)

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 6)

Tai Chi Sword Sequence

Series 1 | Course 5 — Focus: Movements #15-20 & Basic Techniques (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | October 9th-November 13th, 2021 | 6-week course | Saturdays 12:00PM-1:30PM EDT

Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi. The theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan, and the techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence classes.
Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.

Note: A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
Suggestions: a long umbrella, a long ruler, a toy wand, a long shoe horn, a short rod, or even a paper towel roll would work — anything that gives you an extension of your arm.
Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword

Tai Chi Sword Qigong Set:

1. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword
2. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword Coil and Turn
3. Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian
4. Left and Right Expand the Bow (Push the Mountain)
5. Left and Right Coil and Turn
6. Arc the Arms for Embracing (Eagle Attacks Its Prey)
7. Double Fingers Point Forward
8. Forward and Backward Coil and Turn
9. Upward and Downward Yin and Yang
10. Fairy Points the Way

Tai Chi Sword Basic Techniques & Sequence (Focus: Movements #15-20)

1. Beginning
2. Step Forward and Close with Sword
3. Fairy Shows the Way-1
4. Three Rings Envelope the Moon
5. Big Chief Star
6. Swallow Dips its Beak in the Water
7. Left Sweep, Right Sweep
8. Little Chief Star
9. Yellow Bee Enters the Hole
10. Spirit Cat Catches the Mouse
11. Dragonfly Touches Water
12. Swallow Enters the Nest
13. Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
14. Right Whirlwind
15. Little Chief Star
16. Left Whirlwind
17. Wait for the Fish
18. Open the Grass In Search of the Snake
19. Hold the Moon Against the Chest
20. Send the Bird to the Woods
Next course: Tai Chi Sword Sequence (Movements #20-25)

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 5)

Tai Chi Sword Sequence

Series 1 | Course 4 — Focus: Movements #10-15 & Basic Techniques (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | August 7th-September 11th, 2021 | 6-week course | Saturdays 11:30AM-12:30PM EDT

Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi. The theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan, and the techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence classes.
Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.

Note: A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
Suggestions: a long umbrella, a long ruler, a toy wand, a long shoe horn, a short rod, or even a paper towel roll would work — anything that gives you an extension of your arm.
Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword

Tai Chi Sword Qigong Set:

1. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword
2. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword Coil and Turn
3. Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian
4. Left and Right Expand the Bow (Push the Mountain)
5. Left and Right Coil and Turn
6. Arc the Arms for Embracing (Eagle Attacks Its Prey)
7. Double Fingers Point Forward
8. Forward and Backward Coil and Turn
9. Upward and Downward Yin and Yang
10. Fairy Points the Way

Tai Chi Sword Basic Techniques & Sequence (Focus: Movements #10-15)

1. Beginning
2. Step Forward and Close with Sword
3. Fairy Shows the Way-1
4. Three Rings Envelope the Moon
5. Big Chief Star
6. Swallow Dips its Beak in the Water
7. Left Sweep, Right Sweep
8. Little Chief Star
9. Yellow Bee Enters the Hole
10. Spirit Cat Catches the Mouse
11. Dragonfly Touches Water
12. Swallow Enters the Nest
13. Phoenix Spreads Its Wings
14. Right Whirlwind
15. Little Chief Star
Next course: Tai Chi Sword Sequence (Movements #15-20)

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 4)

Tai Chi Sword Sequence

Series 1 | Course 3 — Focus: Movements #5-10 & Basic Techniques (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | June 5th-July 10th, 2021 | 6-week course | Saturdays 11:30AM-12:30PM EDT

Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi. The theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan, and the techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence classes.
Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.

Note: A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
Suggestions: a long umbrella, a long ruler, a toy wand, a long shoe horn, a short rod, or even a paper towel roll would work — anything that gives you an extension of your arm.
Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword

Tai Chi Sword Qigong Set:

1. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword
2. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword Coil and Turn
3. Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian
4. Left and Right Expand the Bow (Push the Mountain)
5. Left and Right Coil and Turn
6. Arc the Arms for Embracing (Eagle Attacks Its Prey)
7. Double Fingers Point Forward
8. Forward and Backward Coil and Turn
9. Upward and Downward Yin and Yang
10. Fairy Points the Way

Tai Chi Sword Basic Techniques & Sequence (Focus: Movements #5-10)

1. Beginning
2. Step Forward and Close with Sword
3. Fairy Shows the Way-1
4. Three Rings Envelope the Moon
5. Big Chief Star
6. Swallow Dips its Beak in the Water
7. Left Sweep, Right Sweep
8. Little Chief Star
9. Yellow Bee Enters the Hole
10. Spirit Cat Catches the Mouse
Next course: Tai Chi Sword Sequence (Movements #10-15)

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 3)

Tai Chi Sword Sequence

Series 1 | Course 2 — Focus: Movements #1-5 & Basic Techniques (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | April 10th-May 22nd, 2021 | 7-week course | Saturdays 11:30AM-12:30PM EDT*
*Class will start 1 hour later Saturday April 17th 12:30-1:30PM EDT to accommodate for YMAA Latin America Virtual Camp: Chinese Medicine & Taijiquan Class with Kathy Yang

Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi. The theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan, and the techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence classes.
Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.

Note: A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
Suggestions: a long umbrella, a long ruler, a toy wand, a long shoe horn, a short rod, or even a paper towel roll would work — anything that gives you an extension of your arm.
Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword

Grand Circulation Qigong & Breathing:

Wuji Breathing (Dan Tian)
Lao Gong Breathing (Pericardium PC-8)
Yong Quan Breathing (Kidney KI-1)
Four Gates Breathing (PC-8 & KI-1)
Secret Sword Breathing (Pericardium & Large Intestine Channels)

Tai Chi Sword Qigong Set:

1. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword
2. Tai Chi Peng with Secret Sword Coil and Turn
3. Sink the Qi to the Dan Tian
4. Left and Right Expand the Bow (Push the Mountain)
5. Left and Right Coil and Turn
6. Arc the Arms for Embracing (Eagle Attacks Its Prey)
7. Double Fingers Point Forward
8. Forward and Backward Coil and Turn
9. Upward and Downward Yin and Yang
10. Fairy Points the Way

Tai Chi Sword Sequence (Focus: Movements #1-5):

1. Beginning
2. Step Forward and Close with Sword
3. Fairy Shows the Way-1
4. Three Rings Envelope the Moon
5. Big Chief Star
6. Swallow Dips its Beak in the Water
7. Left Sweep, Right Sweep
8. Little Chief Star
9. Yellow Bee Enters the Hole
10. Spirit Cat Catches the Mouse
Next course: Tai Chi Sword Sequence (Movements #5-10)

Purchase this Course:

$40
(Series 1: Course 2)

Tai Chi Sword Sequence

Series 1 | Course 1 — Focus: Tai Chi Sword Qigong — Qi Circulation (All Levels Welcome)

TCM Time Course | January 16th-February 27th, 2021 | 7-week course | Saturdays 11:30AM-12:30PM EST

Tai Chi Sword is practiced to achieve higher and more profound levels of Qi. The theory of Tai Chi Sword is much deeper than that of barehand Taijiquan, and the techniques are consequently also more difficult to train and master.
An ancient Chinese martial arts proverb says: "It takes 100 days to master barehand, 1,000 days the spear, 10,000 days the sword.
The Tai Chi Sword Qigong set will be trained in this class as a preparation for the Tai Chi Sword Sequence classes.
Students will be introduced to the classical Yang Style Tai Chi Sword (楊氏太極劍, yángshì tàijíjiàn) form, which consists of 54 movements.

Note: A sword will not be necessary for this class, but it can be helpful to order a wooden or metal sword for future classes
Suggestions: a long umbrella, a long ruler, a toy wand, a long shoe horn, a short rod, or even a paper towel roll would work — anything that gives you an extension of your arm.
Recommendation: Wood Training Sword | YMAA - https://ymaa.com/publishing/training-equipment/wood-training-sword

Qi Circulation: