Tai Chi Saber Application Form This is a short, two-person form that can be practiced as a solo form. Reference Materials: Companion Video » This class is also offered as a Studio Class »   It explains the basic principles of the Tai Chi Saber or Dao. I hope you enjoy this class as well as the other classes I offer at this site. There will soon be a reference video to compliment this class. Please check the On-Line Store for products to help your study and practice of this form and other Tai Chi activities. This class is divided into five sections – Applications, A-side solo, B-side solo, transitions, and finally the whole form with partner. Lesson 1: Introduction Lesson 2: Applications A-Side Lesson 3: Salute The Partner Lesson 4: Chop To The Neck Lesson 4a: End of Chop to the Neck (Withdraw the Knife) Lesson 5: Retreat And Guard Left Lesson 6: Retreat And Deflect Lesson 7: Thrust To The Ribs Lesson 8: Poke To The Neck Lesson 9: Withdraw The Wrist Lesson 10: Push Vertical Knife Lesson 11: Ride Tiger And Cut Wrist (End Of Side A) B-Side Lesson 12: Salute The Partner & Turn and Chop Wrist Lesson 13: Pull Level Knife Lesson 14: Thrust Knife Lesson 15: Side Step Lesson 16: Spiral To The Right Lesson 17: Chop To The Wrist Lesson 18: Cut To The Neck Lesson 19: Slice The Knee (End Of Side B) Transitions and Complete Form Lesson 20: Transition: From A side To B side Lesson 21: Transition: From B side To A side Lesson 22: The Whole Form (Be patient when opening. There are many pictures so it will take a while to download.) [back to top]		Online Courses: NEW! Tui Shou - Push Hands Yang Style Tai Chi Dao/Saber/Broadsword Yang Style Long Form Tai Chi Chuan Yang Style Tai Chi Special 34 Movement Short Form Tai Chi Saber Application Form Tai Chi Partner Cane Form