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Traditional Yang Style (Dao) Saber Form
39 Movements
Reference Materials:
Companion Video »
This class is also offered as a Free
Online Course »
 
A beautiful form that combines the smooth, easy movements of Tai Chi with the use of a sabre.  Can be very aerobic.  Requires concentration and a good understanding of Tai Chi principles.  Students learn how to bring energy to an external object.

The Tai Chi Saber (Dao, Broadsword) is usually the first weapon learned after a student has finished studying the solo forms. The saber is usually a large, rather heavy weapon that uses slashing and cutting motions primarily. It was used to defend against horse attacks as well to penetrate heavy protective armor used by the enemy.

The heaviness of the weapon requires unification of the body to make the movements effective, rather like hitting a baseball, or tennis ball. Saber play is not very subtle. If the student has not learned the use of the Dantien for energy generation, he or she might have a bit of a problem performing this form with grace. The study of this form will aid in unifying the body, strengthening the muscles and connective tissues, increasing will power and over-all power.

The saber is compared to the Tiger, being strong and powerful. The double edge sword is compared to the Dragon, being more subtle and sinewy.

Here again, the names are quite similar to the Yang solo form, with many movements taken directly out of that form.

This form is taught free online, and there is a reference video available at the online store.
1.

Commencement Of Tai Chi Saber

21.

Spin Saber Left and Right

2.

Step Up to Form Seven Stars

22.

Step Left and Change Saber Hand

3.

Retreat to Ride a Tiger

23.

Right Foot Kick with Toe

4.

Step Left and Change Saber Hand

24.

Hit a Tiger Left

5.

Cut Horizontally to the Right

25.

Hit a Tiger Right

6.

Cut Horizontally to the Left

26.

Right Foot Kick with Sole

7.

Circle to the Left and Uppercut

27.

Strike Opponent's Ears with Both Fists

8.

Jump Back, Change Feet, Push

28.

Change Saber Hand and Chop Down

9.

Circle Right and Uppercut

29.

Golden Cock Strikes Forward

10.

Circle Left and Push

30.

Snow Covers the Head

11.

Turn Around and Cut Overhand

31.

Turn Around and Chop Down

12.

Fair Lady Works at Shuttles

32.

Retreat and Parry to the Left

13.

Press Forward Diagonally

33.

Left and Right Double Wheel

14.

Turn Around and Cut Overhand

34.

Dragon Jumps

15.

Fair Lady Works at Shuttles

35.

Fair Lady Works at Shuttles

16.

Press Forward Diagonally

36.

Horizontal Forward Press

17.

Turn Around and Chop Downward

37.

Right Horizontal Sweep

18.

Golden Cock Strikes Forward

38.

Change Saber Hand

19.

Step to the Left and Press Forward

39.

Conclusion of Tai Chi Saber

20.

Turn Around and Cut Overhand

  
Studio Classes:
Yang Style Long Form
Yang Style Short Form
Yang Style Two Person Applications Form
Push Hands (Tui Shou, Join Hands)
Partner Cane (San Tsai Kun Three Powers Short Stick)
Yang Style Saber Two Person Applications Form
Partner Sword Form
Traditional Yang Style (Dao) Saber Form
Chi Kung Breathing Forms
Morning Class
Ting Fa Theraputic Approach Workshop
Saturday in the Park
Special workshops with visiting instructors
Traditional Yang Style Double Edge Sword Form
Tai Chi Spear
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