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KUNLUN TAIJI SWORD

As handed down by Wang Yen-nien

Master Wang's lesson planning for teaching Kunlun Taiji Sword calls for 36 classes of two hours each.   Prerequisite: Eight Basic Sword Cuts.

Lesson Plan:

Class Name: Kunlun Taiji Sword

Overall Lesson Plan: 36 classes of two hours each, or 72 hours of class time.

Prerequisite: Eight Basic Sword Cuts

Individual Class Planning: 

• Basic Warm Up Exercises: 20 minutes
• Eight Basic Sword Cut Review: 20 minutes
• Review Previous Lesson: 20 minutes
• Learn New Movements: 45 minutes
• Review: 15 minutes

Class

Kunlun Taiji Sword  Class Description

Day 01

Section 1: CHOP (PI)

0.0. Introduction to Sword

1-1. Raise the Sword; Crouch like a Dragon.    

Day 02

Section 1: CHOP (PI), continued.

1.2. Huge Roc Unfolds its Wings; [It] Shows No Mercy.

Day 03

Section 1: CHOP (PI) continued.

1.3. Cross Behind, Turn Around; Feet like drills.

Day 04

Section 1: CHOP (PI) continued.

1.4. Turn the Body Over, Step Forward; Render Distinguished Service.

Day 05

Review of Section 1: CHOP (PI)

Day 06

Section 2: STAB (CI)

2.1. Push the Boat Along with the Current; Move Inside.

Day 07

Section 2: STAB (CI) continued.

2.2. White Snake Darts its Tongue; One Touch, Red.

Day 08

Section 2: STAB (CI) continued.

2.3. Exploring the Sea; The Sword Work: Exquisite.

Day 09

Section 2: STAB (CI), continued.

2.4. Lift the Robe, Run the Sword Through; Turn Back.

Day 10

Review of Section 2: STAB (CI)

Day 11

Section 3: LIFT (LIAO)

3.1. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg; Draw the Sword from Behind.

3.2. An Immortal Points the Way; [He] Takes Advantage of the Enemy.

Day 12

Section 3: LIFT (LIAO), continued.

3.3. Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon; Spin Around.

Day 13

Section 3: LIFT (LIAO) continued.

3.4. In Defeat Find Victory; Stab the Navel.

Day 14

Review of Section 3: LIFT (LIAO)

Day 15

Section 4: POKE (ZHA)

4.1. A White Ape Emerges from its Cave; Touch its Center.

4.2. A Phoenix Spreads its Wings; Stab the Throat.

Day 16

Section 4: POKE (ZHA), continued.

4-3. Turn, [Kick,] then Step; Test the Poke (Zha) Sword Cut.

Day 17

Section 4: POKE (ZHA) continued.

4.4. [Poke (Zha)] Up, [Poke (Zha)] Down, [with] Three Sword Cuts; The Strikes are Complete.

Day 18

Review of Section 4: POKE (ZHA)

Day 19

Section 5: SLIT (MO)

5.1. Black Dragon Wags its Tail; The Style Even More Exquisite.

5.2. Turn and Pat the Horse; Move with the Body Upright.

Day 20

Section 5: SLIT (MO), continued.

5.2. Turn and Pat the Horse; Move with the Body Upright, (continued.)

Day 21

Section 5: SLIT (MO) continued.

5.3. With Expanding and Contracting Sword Cuts; Move Boldly Forward.

5.4. Displaying Sword Techniques; In Defeat Find Victory.

Day 22

Review of Section 5: SLIT (MO)

Day 23

Section 6: CUT (DUO)

6.1. Taigong Points with a Pole; Three Circles with the Sword.

Day 24

Section 6: CUT (DUO) continued.

6.1. Taigong Points with a Pole; Three Circles with the Sword. (Continued.)

Day 25

Section 6: CUT (DUO) continued.

6.1. Taigong Points with a Pole; Three Circles with the Sword (Continued.)

Day 26

Section 6: CUT (DUO), continued.

6.2. Children Worship Buddha; Foot first. (Continued.)

Day 27

Section 6: CUT (DUO) continued.

6.3. Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg; Advance.

6.4. Hands level, Feet Stable; The Method, Continuous.

Day 28

Review of Section 6: CUT (DUO)

Day 29

Section 7: FLICK (TIAO)

7.1. Immortal Kicks the Ball; Separate the Hands.

7.2. Lean Back, Change Hands; Single Step, Heel Follows.

Day 30

Section 7: FLICK (TIAO), continued.

7.3. Part the Wild Horse's Mane; Make it Smooth.

7.4. Fish the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea Energetically.

Day 31

Review of Section 7: FLICK (TIAO)

Day 32

Section 8: SLASH (HUA)

8.1. [Using] Golden Rooster Stepping Method; Advancing and Retreating are Complete.

Day 33

Section 8: SLASH (HUA) continued.

8.2. Turn, Change Sword Hands; Stab the Throat.

Day 34

Section 8: SLASH (HUA), continued.

8.3. The Autumn Wind Sweeps the Leaves; Great Feet Moves.

Day 35

Section 8: SLASH (HUA) continued.

8.4. Alone, Withdraw. Life Force (Qi) Returns to the Lower Abdomen (Dantian).

Day 36

Total Review: Kunlun Taiji Sword, Sections 1-8