Broadsword
Chen Style Dao (broadsword/saber) form is a short dynamic form characterized by explosive leaping and twisting. The broadsword is single edged and heavy, requiring large powerful movements. It is traditionally associated with the tiger because of its powerful movements. The broadsword often coils closely around the body to deflect an opponent’s strike. The broadsword develops power and coordination. As with all weapons forms, some level of competence in the empty hand forms should be achieved before attempting the broadsword form.
Move list from Master Jan Silberstorff’s “Chen: Living Taijiquan in the Classical Style”
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Preparation Stance
Shielding the Heart with the Saber
Blue-green Dragon Shoots out of the Water
Wind Tearing the Dried Flower
The White Cloud Conceals the Summit
The Black Tiger Searches the Mountains
Suqin Carrying the Sword on the Back
The Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
Taking up the Stab-weapon, Redirect it and Dodge it
Cutting through the White Snake’s Hip
Drawing Three Rings around the Sun
Driving the Clouds Away to See the Sun
Ploughing the Grass and Searching for the Snake– left
Ploughing the Grass and Searching for the Snake– right
Blue-green Dragon Shoots out of the Water
Wind Tearing the Dried Flower
Wild Goose Twisting the Wings
Yecha Stretches towards the Sea
Turning the Body and Performing a Strike– right
Turning the Body and Performing a Strike– left
The White Snake Pushes out the Tongue
Embracing the Moon and Move it to the Chest
Closing Stance
Yu bei shi
Hu xin dao
Qing long chu shui
Feng juan can hua
Bai yuan gai ding
Hei hu sou shan
Su qin bei jian
Jin ji du li
Ying feng gun bi
Yao zhan bai she
Ri tan san huan
Bo yun wang ri
Zuo bo cao xin she
You bo cao xin she
Qing long chu shui
Feng juan can hua
Yan bie jin chi
Ye cha tan hai
You fan shen kan
Zuo fan shen kan
Bai she tu xin
Huai zhong bao yue
Shou shi