T'ai Chi Sword Form

The sword form that I practice is the Jing Tai Jian, as taught by Master William Ting (www.silvertigertaichi.com). The form contains 37 postures. Master Ting has a video of it available on his web site.

The postures of the Jing Tai Jian are as follows:

1. Opening form
2. Angel points the way
3. Step up and mount the wild horse (three times)
4. Dragon bends low and points the way
5. Lightning splits the tree
6. Bore into the cloud
7. Goad the monkey up the tree
8. Phoenix spreading wings
9. Bows to the dragon
10. Phoenix rises
11. Step back and parry
12. Poke the grass to find the snake
13. Dragon swirls his tail
14. Open the door and capture the prize
15. Turn the grindstone with the sword
16. Tiger looks behind and catches the goat
17. Ocean waves rolling to shore
18. Golden rooster stands on one foot and cocks his head
19. Paint the rainbow
20. Serve Buddha a heavenly peach
21. Lotus swirls around in the wind
22. About turn, chop wood
23. Tide returning to the ocean
24. Silken banner rides the wind
25. About turn, chop wood
26. Open the door and capture the prize
27. Dragon dances in the ocean
28. Tiger rolling over
29. Pretty lady works the loom
30. Whip the horse to gallop
31. About turn, chop wood
32. Paint the rainbow
33. Dragon chases the seal in the ocean
34. Cut the clouds
35. Eagle hides the sword under its wing
36. Angel points the way
37. Return to beginning stance