Tàijí Jiàn 32-Posture Sword Form

The Sword Form is an important aspect of the popular Chinese martial art Tàijíquan. The 32-Posture Sword Form from the point of view of the physical movements only is not complex but there is a significant amount of other information relating to the applications that is open to interpretation.

Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword) its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes stances and footwork techniques.

This book contains a wealth of information on Sword Form technique and is an ideal resource for students of martial arts experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tàijíquan.