A23. Wudang Privy TaiChi Sword
– “Wudang Xuanwu Sect”
Elementary 3 months, Advanced 2 months, total 20 lessons
This is an assimilated adapted sword form.It has the smoothness, willowy and flexibility of TaiChi Sword, drive the move by will, combining sword and body into one. Moving as dragon, steady as mountain, interleaving movement and stillness, sophisticated movements with charming effect. This is based on the Taichi, Bagua principles, emphasize no fixed form in sword movements, change in response to opponent, late move first strike, avoid opponent’s attack and get preemptive strike. Change according to the law of nature, stamp out action by stillness, take advantage of late move.Refine essence to transform into Qi, refine Qi to transform into spirit, fusing oneself with his/her sword. During practice, it requires the movement to include Qi internally, and include forms externally, so that both Qi and Spirit are involved.
