For example, in the barehand work we come to understand the basic structure of the Gong Bu, or Bow Stance. This in turn matures the understanding of the early stages of the curriculum. Straightsword masters, male and female, are frequently revered in Chinese history as both highly skilled martial heroes and illuminated people.Ī command of the tradition Taijiquan weapons, Sabre, Straightsword and Qiang, or Spear, enables practitioners to take the early concepts from barehand solo and partner work much further, bringing the work to higher levels of skill. Known also as the narrow blade, or double-edged sword, the Straightsword was often seen in traditional Chinese culture as a way to cut through veils of illusion, ego and attachment and is associated with spiritual refinement as much as with martial efficacy.

In martial lore the Straightsword is commonly respected as The King of Short Weapons. Of the two short weapons, Dao, or Sabre and Jian, or Straightsword used in Taijiquan’s syllabus, the latter is by far the most intricate and developed in its method. Way of the Tai Chi Sword - Yang Style TaijijianĪpparatus training is an essential part of the Yang Style Taijiquan curriculum.

The way of the sword