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42-Form Tai Chi Sword – Technical Overview

The 42-Form Tai Chi Sword is one of the official competition events of the 11th Asian Games. It consists of one hand form, eight stances, eleven footwork methods, five leg techniques, and eighteen sword techniques.

1. Hand Form

The primary hand form in Tai Chi Sword is the Sword Fingers (Jian Zhi): The index and middle fingers are extended and held together, while the remaining three fingers are curled into the palm. The thumb presses lightly on the first joints of the ring and little fingers.

2. Stances

(1) Bow Stance (Gong Bu)

Front foot flat with toes pointing forward; knee bent without exceeding the toes. Rear leg naturally straight, foot angled forward, both feet grounded. Lateral distance between feet: approx. 10–20 cm.

(2) Horse Stance (Ma Bu)

Feet placed apart about three foot-lengths, toes forward, knees bent in a half squat.

(3) Rest Stance (Xie Bu)

One leg squats fully with foot angled 45° forward; the other leg slightly bent, touching the ground with forefoot or heel.

(4) Crouch Stance (Pu Bu)

One leg fully squats with knee slightly outward; the other leg extends flat near the ground, slightly inward. Both feet grounded.

(5) T-Stance (Ding Bu)

One leg supports with knee bent; the other foot touches the inside of the supporting foot with toes or forefoot.

(6) Cross-Leg Half Squat (Xie Bu variant)

Both legs crossed and bent; front foot angled outward and grounded; rear heel lifted, knee close to outer side of front leg.

(7) One-Leg Stance (Du Li Bu)

One leg straight and supporting; the other leg lifted with knee bent above waist level, lower leg relaxed.

(8) Parallel Stance

Feet shoulder-width apart, toes forward, knees bent in a squat.

3. Footwork Methods

1. Forward Step - Step forward with rear foot or advance front foot slightly

2. Backward Step – Front foot steps back

3. Withdraw Step – Front or rear foot retreats half step

4. Cover Step - Step across in front of supporting leg

5. Insert Step - Step across behind supporting leg

6. Jump Step - Push off front foot, jump, and land with rear foot forward

7. Walking Step - Continuous stepping with slight knee bend, even stride, stable center

8. Outward Swing Step - Toes turn outward upon landing

9. Inward Hook Step - Toes turn inward upon landing

10. Follow Step - Rear foot follows forward half step

11. Grinding Step - Pivot on heel or ball, turning toes inward or outward

4. Leg Techniques

(1) Heel Kick

Supporting leg slightly bent; other leg lifts, hooks foot, and extends forward with heel above waist level.

(2) Separation Kick

Lift knee, extend leg upward, foot flat, above waist level.

(3) Swing Kick

Leg swings across body in an arc at chest level or higher.

(4) Stamping Kick

Lift knee, then stamp down with forefoot using relaxed, sinking force.

(5) Back Lifted Leg

Lift leg behind body toward opposite side; torso slightly leans and twists.

All leg techniques require stable support, relaxed knees, and upright posture.

5. Body Requirements

1. Head: Lifted gently upward, chin slightly tucked

2. Neck: Naturally straight and relaxed

3. Shoulders: Relaxed and sunk

4. Elbows: Naturally dropped

5. Chest: Relaxed, not protruding or collapsed

6. Back: Extended and relaxed

7. Waist: Relaxed and flexible, acts as the axis

8. Spine: Upright and aligned

9. Hips: Relaxed, not protruding

10. Knees: Flex naturally without stiffness

6. Body Movement Principles

Movements should be upright, centered, relaxed, and fluid. Avoid stiffness or collapse. All actions are driven by the waist, coordinating the entire body as one continuous unit.

7. Eye Technique

- In static positions: gaze forward, or at the sword or sword fingers

- uring transitions: maintain focus, with spirit following movement naturally

8. Sword Techniques

1. Dian (Pointing) – Tip points downward-forward

2. Beng (Upward Flick) – Wrist power lifts sword tip upward

3. Liao (Upward Cut) – From below upward in an arc

4. Pi (Chop) – Downward cutting motion

5. Ci (Thrust) – Straight forward thrust (level, high, low variations)

6. Lan (Block) – Deflect diagonally forward

7. Gua (Hook) – Draw blade downward/backward close to body

8. Tuo (Lift) – Lift upward from below

9. Jiao (Twist) – Circular twist in front of chest

10. Xiao (Slice) – Diagonal slicing upward

11. Ya (Press) – Press downward

12. Yun (Cloud) - Circular motion in front of head

13. Mo (Wipe) – Horizontal sweeping motion

14. Jie (Intercept) – Diagonal interception

15. Dai (Lead/Draw) – Pulling motion

16. Zhan (Horizontal Cut) – Side cut at head/shoulder level

17. Jia (Parry/Lift) – Upward support above head

All techniques must be clear, coordinated, and precise, with proper force application and unity between body and sword.

Closing Principle

“Taiji is born from Wuji; it is the mother of Yin and Yang.

In motion, it divides; in stillness, it unites.

Neither excess nor deficiency—

Follow the curve, and extend naturally.”

42 Taiji Swords Movements
  1. 起势 – Commencing Form – Qi Shi
  2. 并步点剑 – Close Step Point Sword – Bing Bu Dian Jian
  3. 弓步削剑 – Bow Stance Slice Sword – Gong Bu Xiao Jian
  4. 提膝劈剑 – Raise Knee Chop Sword – Ti Xi Pi Jian
  5. 左弓步拦 – Left Bow Stance Block – Zuo Gong Bu Lan
  6. 左虚步撩 – Left Empty Stance Lift – Zuo Xu Bu Liao
  7. 右弓步拦 – Right Bow Stance Block – You Gong Bu Lan
  8. 提膝捧剑 – Raise Knee Hold Sword – Ti Xi Peng Jian
  9. 蹬脚前刺 – Heel Kick Forward Thrust – Deng Jiao Qian Ci
  10. 跳步平刺 – Jump Step Level Thrust – Tiao Bu Ping Ci
  11. 转身下刺 – Turn Body Lower Thrust – Zhuan Shen Xia Ci
  12. 弓步平斩 – Bow Stance Horizontal Cut – Gong Bu Ping Zhan
  13. 弓步崩剑 – Bow Stance Flick Sword – Gong Bu Beng Jian
  14. 歇步压剑 – Rest Stance Press Sword – Xie Bu Ya Jian
  15. 进步绞剑 – Forward Step Twist Sword – Jin Bu Jiao Jian
  16. 提膝上刺 – Raise Knee Upward Thrust – Ti Xi Shang Ci
  17. 虚步下截 – Empty Stance Intercept Down – Xu Bu Xia Jie
  18. 右左平带 – Right & Left Level Carry – You Zuo Ping Dai
  19. 弓步劈剑 – Bow Stance Chop Sword – Gong Bu Pi Jian
  20. 丁步托剑 – T-Stance Lift Sword – Ding Bu Tuo Jian
  21. 分脚后点 – Separate Kick Back Point – Fen Jiao Hou Dian
  22. 仆步穿剑 (右) – Crouch Stance Thread Sword (Right) – Pu Bu Chuan Jian (Right)
  23. 蹬脚架剑 (左) – Heel Kick Parry Sword (Left) – Deng Jiao Jia Jian (Left)
  24. 提膝点剑 (左) – Raise Knee Point Sword (Left) – Ti Xi Dian Jian (Left)
  25. 仆步横扫 (左) – Crouch Stance Sweep (Left) – Pu Bu Heng Sao (Left)
  26. 弓步下截 (右,左) – Bow Stance Lower Intercept (Right, Left) – Gong Bu Xia Jie (Right, Left)
  27. 弓步下刺 – Bow Stance Lower Thrust – Gong Bu Xia Ci
  28. 右左云抹 – Right & Left Cloud Wipe – You Zuo Yun Mo
  29. 右弓步劈 – Right Bow Stance Chop – You Gong Bu Pi
  30. 后举腿架剑 – Back Lift Leg Parry Sword – Hou Ju Tui Jia Jian
  31. 丁步点剑 – T-Stance Point Sword – Ding Bu Dian Jian
  32. 马步推剑 – Horse Stance Push Sword – Ma Bu Tui Jian
  33. 独立上托 – Single Leg Upward Lift – Du Li Shang Tuo
  34. 挂剑前点 – Hook Sword Forward Point – Gua Jian Qian Dian
  35. 歇步崩剑 – Rest Stance Flick Sword – Xie Bu Beng Jian
  36. 弓步反刺 – Bow Stance Reverse Thrust – Gong Bu Fan Ci
  37. 转身下刺 – Turn Body Lower Thrust – Zhuan Shen Xia Ci
  38. 提膝提剑 – Raise Knee Lift Sword – Ti Xi Ti Jian
  39. 行步穿剑 – Walking Step Thread Sword – Xing Bu Chuan Jian
  40. 摆腿架剑 – Swing Leg Parry Sword – Bai Tui Jia Jian
  41. 弓步直刺 – Bow Stance Straight Thrust – Gong Bu Zhi Ci
  42. 收势 – Closing Form – Shou Shi