Illustrations and key points of the 32-style Tai Chi Sword
Getting up
1. The body should be upright, with the feet open, shoulder-width apart, and the toes pointing forward; The arms hang naturally at both sides of the body, the sword is held in the left hand, the sword tip is upward, and the sword body is vertical. Look ahead (Figure 190).
Key points: The upper body should be natural, do not deliberately push out the chest or tighten the abdomen. The blade of the sword is behind the left arm and does not touch the body. The shoulders are naturally relaxed.
Teaching tips: Teachers should remind students to pay attention to the fact that this movement should be centered and comfortable, with a natural demeanor and a calm mind and a relaxed body.
2. Hold your right hand into a sword finger, slowly raise your arms forward, shoulder height, palms downward. Look ahead (Figure 191).
Key points: Do not use force when raising your arms, and the width of your hands should not exceed your shoulders. The blade of the sword should be flat under the left arm, and the tip of the sword should not droop.
3. Turn your upper body slightly to the right, shift your center of gravity to your right leg, bend your knees and squat, then turn your body to the left, lift your left leg and step forward to the left, forming a left lunge; hold the sword in your left hand and then pass it in front of your body to the lower left Hold it out and stop it next to your left hip. The sword stands behind your left arm with the tip of the sword pointing upward. At the same time, the sword finger of your right hand drops and turns to face the palm upward. Bend the elbow from the right rear and lift it up by the ear and point forward in the direction of rotation, at eye level. The eyes first look to the right, and then look forward to the right sword (Figure 192, Figure 193).
Key points: When the left arm draws an arc in front of the body, the body should first turn slightly to the right, and the body's center of gravity should be stabilized on the right leg before lifting the left leg. Turns, steps and arm movements should be coordinated and gentle.
4. Bend your left arm at the elbow and lift it up. Hold the sword in your left hand (-y-heart down) and pass it out from your right hand through the chest. Turn the right sword finger over (palm up), and slowly drop it to the back of the right (palm still up). Flatten your arms forward and backward, and turn your body backward; at the same time, lift your right leg and lower it forward, with your toes turned out, your legs crossed, your knees bent, your left heel off the ground, and your body slightly lowered, forming a semi-sitting position. . It looks at the right hand (Fig. 194).
Key points: The hands must be staggered and separated in front of the body, and the withdrawal of the right hand and the right turn of the body must be coordinated.
5. Keeping the sword in your left hand and your right foot still, take a step forward with your left foot. Reduce the left lunge; at the same time, twist the body to the left, and then the sword finger of the right hand passes forward to the upper right side of the head and falls on the sword handle, preparing to catch the sword. Look ahead (Figure 195).
Key points: During the movement, you should first lift your legs and turn your head to the left, and then raise your right arm and drop it forward. The arms should not be stiff and the shoulders should be loose. Keep the upper body natural.
Teaching tips: The teacher should make the students clear the route of the movement, and emphasize that when the right leg is lifted and stepped forward, the front and rear feet must not be in a straight line; when the upper limbs are staggered and separated in front of the body, pay attention to the shoulder sinking movement; The rotation of the waist should be coordinated with the upper and lower limbs.
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(1) Point the sword in parallel steps
Move the index finger of your left hand closer to the side of the middle finger, release the finger of the sword with your right hand, and point the tiger's mouth toward the guard. , take the sword and draw a vertical circle with the sword on the left side of the body.
Then the sword point points forward and downward, the sword point hangs slightly downward, and the right arm should be straight; the left hand becomes the sword finger and is attached to the right wrist; at the same time, the right foot moves forward and the left foot is aligned. Point your toes forward and squat slightly. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 196).
Important points: When the sword is looped forward, the arms should not be raised high. Hold the sword in your right hand and draw a circle using only your wrist. When lighting the sword, focus on the tip. The shoulders should be lowered and the upper body should be upright.
Teaching tips: Scholars must first understand how to point the sword; the teacher should ask the scholar to practice pointing the sword in situ, and remind the scholar to lift the wrist of the sword-holding hand when pointing the sword, so that the force reaches The tip of the sword; reminds scholars to coordinate the step and point of the sword.
(2) Independent counterattack
1. Take a step back to the right with your right foot, then turn your body back to the right, then retract your left foot to the inside of your right foot, with your toes touching the ground: At the same time, hold the sword in your right hand and move it from the front and bottom of your body to the right rear, turn your right wrist over, and lift the tip of the sword upward; The sword finger retreated with the sword and stopped next to the right shoulder. Visually look at the sword tip (Figure 197, Figure 198).
2. Turn the upper body to the left, lift the left knee into an independent position, and let the toes hang down; at the same time, the right hand is gradually raised, so that the sword thrusts forward through the front and top of the head (thumb down, making a backhand sword stand), the tip of the sword is slightly lower, and the force is Note the tip of the sword; the sword finger of the left hand passes through the chin and points forward with a turn, at eye level. Visually inspect the sword pointing (Fig. 199).
Key points: Do not interrupt the decomposition action. The independent posture should be stable, and the body should not lean forward or backward.
Teaching tips: First of all, practice more independent steps, pay attention to keeping your head upright and your body relaxed; pay attention to the coordination of knee lift and reverse thrust of the sword.
(3) Sweeping in stride
1. Turn the upper body back to the right, and the sword will slash to the right rear with the turn. The right arm is straight with the sword, and the left sword finger falls on the right wrist. While turning, the right knee bows forward, and the left leg falls horizontally to the left. , knees straight. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 200).
2. Turn the body to the left, insert the sword finger of the left hand in front of the body along the left rib, draw an arc backward and to the upper left, and raise it to the upper part of the left forehead, with the palm of the hand pointing upward; Sweep upward to the left, with the force in the middle of the sword blade, and the height of the sword is at chest level; while turning, bend the right knee into a half-step; this movement continues, and then the center of gravity of the body gradually moves forward, the toes of the left toes are turned outward, and the left Bend your legs at the knees, buckle your right toes in, and straighten your right legs naturally into a left lunge. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Figure 201).
Key points: The above two decomposition actions must be carried out consecutively. When lunging, keep your body straight.
Teaching tips: Teachers should remind students to pay attention to the fact that from an independent reverse thrust to a sweeping sweep, the knees must first be loosened, and at the same time, the waist should be turned and the steps should be consistent; the reverse thrust of the left sword finger should be consistent with The rotation of the waist should be consistent; when sweeping the sword, the sword blade should remain parallel to the ground.
(4) Flat belt to the right
Lift your right foot and take a step forward to the right through the inside of your left leg to form a right lunge; at the same time, extend the right sword forward and then flip it With the palm of your hand facing down, slowly bring the sword back diagonally to the right, bend your elbow, and bring the hand holding the sword to the front of your right rib. The force is on the right blade, and the tip of the sword is slightly higher than your hand; the sword finger of your left hand falls and attaches to your right wrist. . Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 202).
Key points: The sword return and kneeling movements of the lunge should be consistent.
Teaching tips: The teacher reminds the student that when stepping up, the feet should not be in a straight line; the return of the sword should be coordinated with the slight right turn of the waist.
(5) Bring the sword flat to the left
Extend the sword in your right hand forward, and slowly turn the palm of your hand to bring the sword diagonally to the left. Bend your elbow and hold the sword and bring it to the left rib. Ahead, with the force on the left sword blade, the sword finger of the left hand passes through the left rib in front of the body and draws an arc upward to the left, raising it to the top of the left forehead, with the palm of the hand pointing upward; at the same time, take a step forward with the left foot through the inside of the right leg to the left. Left lunge. Visually inspect the sword tip (Figure 203)
Key points: The key points are the same as those of "flat belt to the right". Teaching tips: The teaching method is the same as that of "flat belt to the right".
(6) Independent Splitting
: Move your right foot forward to the inside of your left foot, with your toes on the ground; drop your left hand from the upper left side of your head to your right wrist; then turn your body to the left and pump your right hand The sword arcs from front to bottom and back, passes through the lower left side of the body, turns the wrist and raises it up, then cuts forward and downward with the forehand sword, the force is on the lower edge of the sword; the left hand sword finger moves downward from the left side of the body, to the Then turn to the top of the left forehead, with the palm of the hand facing upward; while swinging the sword, take a step forward with the right foot, bend the knee and lift the left leg into an independent step. Visually inspect the sword tip (Figure 204, Figure 205, Figure 206).
Key points: When chopping with the sword, turn the body and head to the left first, and then turn forward in accordance with the chopping direction of the sword. Knee lifts and sword splitting should be coordinated. The entire movement process should be continuous.
Teaching tips: First, let the student practice the following steps, upper steps, and independent steps of the lower limbs; practice swinging and splitting the sword in place; practice the two together.
(7) Step back and withdraw.
Drop your left foot backwards, bend your knees, and then take a half step back with your right foot, touching the ground with your toes, making a false step to the right; at the same time, withdraw the sword in your right hand, with the sword handle close to the left rib, with the palm of your hand facing inward. The sword surface is parallel to the body, and the tip of the sword is tilted upward; the sword fingers of the left hand are attached to the sword handle. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 207).
Key points: The withdrawal of the right foot should be consistent with the withdrawal of the sword. The upper body should be upright.
Teaching tips: Scholars should note that when withdrawing the sword, the shoulders should be relaxed and the hips should be loose; the upper body should be kept upright; when taking a false step, the center of gravity should be on the left leg.
(8) Independent upward thrust
Turn your body slightly to the right, face forward, take a step forward with your right foot, bend your left leg and lift it up into an independent step; at the same time, move the sword in your right hand forward and upward. Stab out (palm up), focus on the tip of the sword, which is at eye level; the left hand is still attached to the right wrist. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 208).
Key points: Lean forward slightly, but don’t deliberately raise your chest. The independent style should be balanced and stable.
Teaching tips: When walking independently, scholars should pay attention to the right leg pushing on the ground and the upward thrust; first turn the body to the right, and then take a step forward with the right foot.
(9) False step down
The left foot steps back to the left, and then the right foot retreats slightly, with the toes touching the ground, forming a right false step; at the same time, the right hand sword First turn left with the body, then turn right with the body, press (cut) to the right and down in front of the body, focus on the sword blade, the tip of the sword droops slightly, and the height is knee level; the left sword finger goes around from the left rear to the left forehead Above (palm facing upward). Look ahead and to the right (Figure 209).
Key points: The right foot turning into a false step must be coordinated with the downward cut of the sword. If you start facing the south, the virtual step direction of this posture is due east to north (about 300 degrees), and the upper body turns right and faces the southeast.
Teaching tips: When teaching, let students repeatedly practice the method of turning the right-hand sword to the left and then to the right with the body; students must pay attention to the point of force for cutting the sword in the middle of the blade; the center of gravity is offset when taking a false step on the left leg.
(10) Left Lunge Lunge
Take a step back to the right with your right foot, retract your left foot to the inside of your right leg and then step forward to the left to form a left lunge. Facing the left front; at the same time, the right hand sword rotates with the body and is drawn backward and downward in front of the body, and then stabs out to the left front, with the palm of the hand facing upward, focusing on the tip of the sword: the left hand sword points to the right, drops downward, passes in front of the body, and then to the left, Circle upwards to the top of the left forehead, with the palms of your hands tilted upward, and your arms should be rounded. Visually look at the sword tip (Figure 210, Figure 211).
Key points: When withdrawing the right hand, first rotate the forearm externally and then internally (the palm of the hand first turns outward, then downward, then upward), and thrust the sword out from the right waist. When moving around, the left sword finger should first land on the right wrist, then spread and turn to the top of the head. The lunge direction is east by north (about 30 degrees).
Teaching tips: Let the student practice the movements of withdrawing the right foot and raising the right hand repeatedly to keep the center of gravity of the body stable; ask the student to pay attention to the coordination of turning the waist and the external and internal rotation of the right hand sword. consistent.
(11) Turn and diagonal belt
1. Move the body's center of gravity backward, buckle the left toe in, turn the upper body to the right, then move the body's center of gravity to the left foot, lift the right leg and stick it to the inside of the left leg; at the same time, retract the sword of the right hand and place it horizontally in front of the chest, with the palm still upward; The sword finger fell on the right wrist. Look to the left (Figure 212).
2. Without stopping in the upper position, turn to the right and back, step your right foot to the right, forming a right lunge; at the same time, turn the sword in your right hand with the turn, palm down, and bring it out to the right side of the body (the tip of the sword is slightly higher) , the force is on the outside of the sword blade; the left sword finger is still attached to the right wrist. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 213).
Key points: Shifting the body's center of gravity and stepping to the right to perform a right lunge must be consistent with the movement of turning back to the right, and strive to be smooth and coordinated. The direction of the diagonal lunge should be due west by north (about 300 degrees).
Teaching tips: Let the student repeatedly practice the movements of shifting the center of gravity backward, turning the left toe in, turning the upper body to the right, and then shifting the center of gravity to the left leg; The rotation drives the left toe to buckle; the upper body movements should emphasize shoulder sinking and elbow dropping, in harmony with the retraction of the sword.
(12) Shrinking diagonal belt
Lift the left leg and then lower it to the original position, shift the body's center of gravity to the left leg, move the right foot to the inside of the left foot, and point the toes on the ground; At the same time, turn the palm of your right hand, palm upward, and bring the sword back to the left (the tip of the sword is slightly higher), with the force on the outside of the blade; then the sword fingers of your left hand are inserted downwards from the front of the body, and then circled backwards and upwards to draw an arc.
It landed heavily on the right wrist. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 214).
Key points: When the sword is brought back, the body also twists to the left. When you sit back, don't raise your buttocks.
Teaching tips: The teacher should make it clear to the student that when the left leg is lifted, the center of gravity should be on the right leg; when the left sword is pointed downward and inserted backwards, the upper body should be slightly turned to the left; the hands should be together with the body The front should be coordinated with the right foot retracement.
(13) Raising one’s knees and holding a sword
1. Take a step back with your right foot; your left foot also steps back slightly, with your toes touching the ground; at the same time, your hands are spread apart parallel to each other, with your palms facing downwards. The sword is placed obliquely on the right side of your body, the tip of the sword is in front of your body, and the left sword finger is placed on the left side of your body ( Figure 215).
2. Move your left foot slightly forward, and lift your right knee forward to form an independent position; at the same time, the sword handle of your right hand and your left hand (the sword finger becomes the palm) meet in front of the chest, and the left hand is held under the back of the right hand, with both arms slightly bent, and the sword is in front of the chest. The blade of the sword is pointed straight forward, and the tip is slightly higher. Look ahead (Figure 216).
Key points: The above two decomposition actions must be continuous. In the independent step, the left leg is straightened naturally, the right leg is raised to the knee, and the toes are drooped. Keep the upper body natural.
Teaching tips: Scholars should note that when the left foot moves forward to form an independent posture, the heel must touch the ground first; the hands must be brought together in front of the chest in coordination with the right leg to raise the knee.
(14) Jumping level thrust
1. Drop your right foot forward, move your body's center of gravity forward, then push hard on the ground with your right toes, then take a step forward with your left foot. When your left foot is about to fall to the ground, your right foot quickly moves closer to your left leg (without the foot landing); at the same time, both hands Hold the sword and retract it slightly first, then follow the right foot to the ground and then extend straight forward to stab, then follow the left foot to the ground and separate the hands to withdraw to both sides of the body, with the palms of both hands facing downwards, and then change the sword pointer with the left hand. Look ahead (Figure 217, Figure 218).
2. Take another step forward with your right foot to form a right lunge; at the same time, stab the sword of your right hand forward (palm upward), focusing on the tip of the sword; lift the sword finger of your left hand from the back of the left hand, around it to the top of the left forehead, with the palm of your hand pointing upward. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Figure 219).
Key points: Retract both hands slightly first, and then extend forward at the same time as the right foot lands. The landing of the left foot should be consistent with the retraction movement of both hands. After thrusting out, the sword should be steady.
Teaching tips: Scholars must pay attention to keeping the shoulders and elbows when retracting both hands; push the right foot on the ground, and when the left foot forwards and lands, the forefoot touches the ground first, and then transitions to the whole foot; the jump step should be loose and fast; the breath should be loose and fast; To sink.
(15) Left virtual step to tease
Move the body's center of gravity back to the left leg, turn the upper body to the left, retract the right foot and step forward, with the toes turned out, and then Turn your body to the right, move your body's center of gravity forward to your right leg, then take a step forward with your left foot, with your toes on the ground, forming a left false step; at the same time, the right hand sword rotates with the body through the upper left corner, backward, downward, and the upright sword is raised forward (forearm Internal rotation, palm outward), the force is on the front of the sword blade, the sword handle is stopped in front of the head, and the sword tip is slightly lower; when the upper body turns left, the sword finger of the left hand falls and attaches to the right wrist, and rotates with the right hand. Look ahead (Figure 220, Figure 221).
Key points: The path of lifting the sword must be a complete circle. The sword finger must drop to the left rib side and then meet the right hand.
Teaching tips: Scholars must note that turning the upper body to the left must be centered on the waist; stepping up with the left foot and lifting the sword must be coordinated.
(16) Right lunge
First turn your body to the right, circle the sword from top to back, palm outward, and follow the sword to the right arm. Inside; then step forward with your left foot, then take one step forward with your right foot, forming a right lunge; follow the upright step with the sword in your right hand raised forward from below (forearm externally rotated, palm outward), the sword and shoulder Flat, the tip of the sword is slightly low, and the force is on the front of the blade; the sword fingers circle from bottom to top to the top of the left forehead, and the palm of the hand is tilted upward. Look ahead (Figure 222, Figure 223).
Key points: When the sword circles backwards, the body and eyes turn backwards. The entire movement should be coherent.
Teaching tips: Scholars must note that when stepping forward with the left foot, the center of gravity of the body cannot move forward and is still on the right leg; the step up to lift the sword must be coordinated with the lunge.
(17) Turn around and withdraw
1. Turn the body to the left, shift the center of gravity backward, buckle the toes of the right foot in, slightly abduct the toes of the left foot, straighten the right leg, and form a side lunge; at the same time, draw the hilt of the sword to the chest with the right hand, with the sword body straight and the tip of the sword After turning to the right, the sword finger is still attached to the right wrist; then the body turns to the left, and with the turn, the sword slashes forward to the left, with the force on the blade (the blade of the sword should be flat), and the sword finger of the left hand is attached to the right wrist. Visually look at the sword tip (Figure 224, Figure 225).
2. The body's center of gravity is moved back to the right leg, the right knee is slightly bent, the left foot is withdrawn, and the toes touch the ground, forming a left false step; at the same time, the sword is withdrawn to the right side of the body (the sword tip is slightly lower); the left sword finger is withdrawn and then passed through the chest The front and chin points forward, as high as the eyes. Visually inspect the sword pointing (Fig. 226).
Key points: In the first movement, when turning to the left, you should first buckle your right foot and then extend your left foot; first bend your right arm back to your chest and then split to the left. In the second move, the sword finger must be brought to the front of the abdomen with the right hand, and then pointed upward and forward. All actions must be coordinated. If the momentum starts facing south, the direction of this formula is east-south (about 30 degrees).
Teaching tips: In the first move, when turning the body to the left, the left hip should be loose and the left knee should be actively bent; when retracting the right-hand sword, pay attention to the looseness of the shoulders; when doing the return chop, pay attention to the right wrist The coordination of the sword; this action allows the scholar to practice the lower limbs first, then the upper limbs, and then practice together after coordination.
(18) Side-by-side thrust
Move your left foot slightly to the left, move your right foot closer to the left foot to form a side-step, face forward, body upright; at the same time, the sword points to the left Draw an arc to the lower right, turn your palms in reverse
Put it under your right hand, then hold the sword in both hands and stab forward with the palms upward. Focus on the tip of the sword, which is as high as the chest. Look ahead (Figure 227).
Key points: After the sword is thrust out, both arms should be slightly bent, and the steps should be consistent with the sword thrust. Keep your body upright naturally and don't deliberately raise your chest. If you are facing south, the direction of the thrust sword is due east.
Teaching tips: Scholars must note that when thrusting flatly, the sword should be thrust forward from the waist; you can practice flat thrusting in place.
(19) Left Lunge Block
Turn your right hand back and turn the wrist, turn right with the body from front to right, then turn left with the body and go down through the right rear, Lift the sword to the front and hold it out, with the force on the blade, the blade of the sword is level with the head, the forearm is externally rotated, and the palm of the hand is tilted inward; the sword fingers circle to the right, downward, and upward, and stop above the left forehead, with the palm of the hand tilted upward. ; When turning the body to the left, move the left foot further forward to the left, bend the left leg at the knee, and form a left lunge. The eyes first follow the sword to the right and back, and then look straight ahead (Figure 228, Figure 229).
Key points: The body should turn first to the right and then to the left with the sword. First bend your right leg slightly, then step on your left foot. The sword fingers of the left hand follow the right hand around, and then separate after reaching the upper right.
Teaching tips: When turning the body to the right, shift the center of gravity to the right leg; when blocking the sword, imagine that the middle part of the sword body has the intention of blocking the opponent forward; the straightening of the right leg must be coordinated with the movement of blocking the sword. .
(20) Right Lunge Block
Move the body's center of gravity slightly backward, turn the left toe outward, and turn the body first to the left and then to the right; while turning, The right foot passes through the inner side of the left foot and moves forward to the right, forming a right lunge; the sword in the right hand draws a full circle from the back left to the front right and is held out (the forearm is rotated inward, the palm of the hand is outward), the force is on the blade, and the sword body is level with the head. ;
The left sword finger is attached to the right wrist. Look ahead (Figure 230).
Key points: The above two movements must be consistent, the sword must move in a large circle, and the gaze moves with the sword.
Teaching tips: Scholars must pay attention to the internal rotation of the arms and the right turn of the waist; when lunging, the lateral distance of the two feet should not be in a straight line.
(21) Left Lunge Block
The center of gravity of the body is slightly moved backward, and the right toe is turned out. The other movements and key points are the same as the previous "Right Lunge Block", except that In the opposite direction. When the right hand sword is blocked, the right arm is rotated externally and the palm is tilted inward. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 231).
Key points: Same as "right lunge block".
Teaching tips: Same as "right lunge block".
(Twenty-two) Progressive Backlash
1. Turn your body to the right, step forward with your right foot, with your toes turned out, and your left heel off the ground into a half-sitting posture; at the same time, the tip of the sword drops, the sword finger drops to the right wrist, and then the sword is thrust backward, the sword Point forward, palms down, arms stretched flat, and palms of your right hand facing forward. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 232).
2. Turn your body to the left and take a step forward with your left foot to form a left lunge; at the same time, bend your right forearm upward, lift the tip of the sword upward, and then thrust forward (the forearm is internally rotated, with the palm of the hand facing outward, forming a reverse upright sword), and the force of the sword is Pointed, the tip of the sword is slightly lower; the sword finger is attached to the right wrist. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 233).
Key points: The above two movements must be consistent, and the body should not be bent too forward when lunging to stab the sword.
Teaching tips: Let the student practice the cover step first; the four movements of the cover step, turning the body to the right, thrusting the sword backwards, and extending the sword finger forward must be consistent. Both shoulders should be relaxed when thrusting back.
(Twenty-three) Reflexive Split
First move the center of body weight to the right leg, buckle the toes of the left foot in, and then move to the left leg; lift and retract the right foot (without stopping) ), turn the body back to the right, then step forward with the right foot into a right lunge, facing the right front of the center line; at the same time, the sword follows the turn and slashes down from top to right rear, with the force on the blade; the sword finger passes in front of the body The lower left frame is placed above the left forehead, with the palms of the hands facing upward. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 234).
Key Points: Sword splitting, turning and lunging with the right foot must be coordinated. The direction of lunge and sword splitting is due west to north (about 300 degrees).
Teaching tips: Let the student first practice turning and stepping with bare hands; when turning, pay attention to turning with the waist and hips as the axis to drive the left foot to buckle inward; when stepping forward with the right foot, the center of gravity is on the left on the legs.
(Twenty-four) Point the sword with a virtual step
Lift your left foot, turn your upper body to the left, step your left foot in the starting direction, turn your toes outward, and then lift your right foot and drop it. In front of the left foot, the toes point to the ground, forming a right false step; at the same time, the sword is raised forward and downward in an arc with the turn, the right arm is straight, the tip of the sword is drooping, and the force is focused on the tip of the sword; the sword finger drops down to the left side of the body It goes sideways and upward, joins the right hand in front of the body, and is attached to the right wrist. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 235).
Key points: When lighting the sword, use force on your wrist to reach the tip of the sword. The point of the sword and the landing of the right foot should be coordinated. Keep your body upright. The direction of the virtual step and point sword is the same as the starting direction.
Teaching tips: Let the student first do the exercise of turning the upper body to the left and lifting the left foot; the student must pay attention to the rotation of the upper body at the waist and hips; when pointing the sword, pay attention to the lifting of the wrist.
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(Twenty-five) Independent Flat Hold
Step forward with your right foot to the left rear of your left leg, with the soles of your feet as the axis Turn your body to the right (still facing forward), then lift your left knee into a right independent step; while turning, first circle the sword to the left and downward from the front of the body, and then lift it upward to the right with the right turn. , the blade is slightly flat, slightly higher than the head, and the force is on the upper side of the blade; the sword finger is still attached to the right wrist. Look ahead (Figure 236).
Key points: When withdrawing the right leg, the right foot lands first, and then turns to the right with the foot as the axis. Don't lean forward or backward. The movements of raising the knees and raising the sword should be consistent. The right leg is naturally straightened.
Teaching tips: Let the scholar turn his body first, and then turn his lower limbs; the flat butt of the sword should be kept parallel to the ground; the shoulders should be relaxed; and the breath should be in the Dantian.
(Twenty-six) Lunge and Hanging Split
1. The left foot falls forward and horizontally, the body turns to the left, the legs are crossed into a semi-sitting position, the right heel is off the ground, and at the same time, the right sword is hung behind the left side of the body, the tip of the sword is backward; the left sword finger is still attached to the right wrist. Look back at the sword tip (Fig. 237).
2. The sword of the right hand is turned upwards from the left side and then slashed forward. The blade of the sword should be flat and the force is on the blade. The fingers of the left sword are passed up from the back left to the top of the left forehead, with the palm of the hand facing upwards. At the same time, the right foot takes a step forward to form Right lunge. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 238).
Key points: Turn your body first to the left and then to the right. His eyes moved with the sword.
Teaching tips: Let students understand that when the left foot falls forward, the right leg should be bent first to lower the center of gravity; when the right foot takes a step forward, the center of gravity should be kept on the left leg, and then transition to the right leg. Legs; the hanging split sword on the right hand should move in a vertical circle.
(Twenty-seven) Void Step Swinging Split
1. Move the center of gravity slightly backward, turn the body to the right, turn the toes of the right foot outward, and leave the heel of the left foot in a cross step; at the same time, the sword is leveled back from the bottom of the right side, and the left sword finger falls in front of the right shoulder. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 239).
2. Take a step forward with your left foot, turn your toes outward, and turn your body to the left. Then take a step forward with your right foot, with your toes touching the ground, forming a right false step. At the same time, the sword is raised with the right arm turned back and then slashed forward with the tip of the sword. At the same height as the knee, the force is on the blade; the left sword finger drops from the front of the right shoulder, passes in front of the body, draws a circle to the upper left, and then falls on the inside of the right forearm.
Look forward and downward (Fig. 240).
． Key points: The above two decomposition actions must be consistent without pausing in between. Teaching tips: Let the student stand first and practice swinging and splitting the sword; pay attention to the coordination of both hands; then practice the footwork of the lower limbs, reminding the student to pay attention to the conversion of the two legs' virtuality and strength.
(Twenty-eight) Retreat and counterattack
Turn your upper body to the right, lift your right foot and take a big step back to the right, turn your left heel outward, and push your left leg straight to form a right Side lunge; at the same time, the sword is struck diagonally to the back and right, with the force at the front of the blade, the palm of the hand is tilted upward, the tip of the sword is tilted upward, and the height is level with the head; the sword points to the lower left and is spread flat, with the sword fingers slightly lower than the shoulder. Palms down. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 241).
Key points: Move your right foot back first, then kick off your left foot. The separation of the hands should be consistent with the bowing and turning movements. The direction of retreat and fencing is northeast.
Teaching tips: Let the students first master the movements of turning the upper body to the right, stepping back with the right foot to the right, and abducting the left heel; the teacher can break down the movements according to the command when teaching, so that the students can master them.
(Twenty-nine) Progressive Flat Thorn
1. Turn your body slightly back to the right, lift your left foot and place it against the inside of your right leg; at the same time, turn your right hand downwards, retract the sword in front of your right shoulder, and tilt the sword tip to the left; the left sword points upward and forward to rest on the right shoulder. forward. Look ahead (Figure 242).
2. Turn your body back to the left, step forward with your left foot, turn your toes outward, and then take a step forward with your right foot to form a right lunge; at the same time, the sword thrust forward with the turning movement, with force penetrating the tip of the sword, palms upward; the sword points to the body Insert it forward along the left rib, backward and upward to the left and above the left forehead, with the palm of the hand pointing upward. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 243).
Key points: When lifting the left leg, approach the right leg and then turn around and step down. Wait until the left leg is stable before taking a right step. The up and down must be coordinated.
Teaching Tips: Ask students to pay attention to keeping the body neutral when raising the left leg; then turn the waist to the left first, step with the left foot, and insert the sword finger of the left hand backwards in harmony with the left turn of the waist.
(Thirty) Ding Step Back
Move the body's center of gravity backward, withdraw the right foot to the inside of the left foot, point the toes on the ground, forming a right Ding Step; at the same time, bend the sword and return with the elbow Draw (palm facing in), place the sword handle on the left rib, stand the sword at an angle, the sword tip is tilted upward, the sword surface is parallel to the body, and the left sword finger falls on the sword handle. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 244).
Key points: The retraction of the right foot and the retraction of the sword must be consistent, and the upper body must be upright.
Teaching tips: The shoulders should be relaxed when the sword is withdrawn, and the right hip should be relaxed when the right foot is withdrawn.
(31) Rotation and smoothing
1. Lift your right foot and step forward and swing out (both feet form a figure eight); at the same time, turn your upper body later and turn your right hand With the palm facing down, the sword lies across the chest. Visually look at the tip of the sword (Fig. 245).
2. Shift the center of gravity of the body to the right leg, continue to turn the upper body to the right, and then step forward with the left foot in front of the right foot. The toes of the two toes are diagonally opposite (forming an inward figure), and then use the sole of the left foot as the axis. Turn right and back, take a step back with your right foot towards the midline side with the turn, then retract your left foot later, with the toes touching the ground, forming a left false step; at the same time, the sword is wiped flat from left to right with the turn, and the force of the sword is outside the blade, and then while changing to a left false step, separate the hands to the left and right, place them beside the hips, with the palms facing downwards, the sword blade is tilted to the right side of the body, the tip of the sword is in front of the body, and the body returns to the starting direction. Look ahead (Figure 246, Figure 247).
Key points: When you move and turn around, you should be smooth and natural, don’t bow your head or bend over, and your speed should be even. It is completed from "step back and draw back" to "rotating flat wipe", and the rotation is about 360 degrees. , the body still returns to the starting direction.
Teaching tips: Let students practice the footwork of the lower limbs with bare hands to clarify the direction; when wiping the sword with the upper limbs, remind students to pay attention to the fact that the blade of the sword should be flat; the rotation of the waist should be coordinated with the swing step and buckle step.
(32) Lung Step and Straight Thrust
Move your left foot forward half a step into a left lunge stance; at the same time, thrust your sword straight forward, as high as your chest. Focus on the tip of the sword; the sword finger is attached to the right wrist. Look ahead (Figure 248).
Key points: Lunge and sword stabbing movements must be consistent.
Teaching tips: Let students understand that when the left foot takes half a step forward, the center of gravity is still on the right leg: when lunging, the lateral distance between the two feet cannot be in a straight line.
Closing the posture
1. Move the center of gravity of the body backward, and then turn the body to the right; at the same time, the sword is drawn back to the right, with the palm of the hand still facing inward; the left hand also bends the elbow and withdraws it ( Two - facing each other inside and outside the heart), connected to the guard holding the sword. Visually inspect the sword blade (Fig. 249).
． 2. Turn your body to the left, shift your center of gravity to your left leg, take your right foot forward half a step, and form an open stance with your left foot (shoulder width, toes forward); at the same time, take the sword with your left hand (reverse grip) , drop in front of the body and hang on the left side of the body; the right hand turns into a sword pointing downward, draws an arc to the right rear and lifts it up, then moves forward and downward to the right side of the body; relax the whole body. Look ahead (Figure 250).