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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 24 classes of two hours each.   Prerequisite: Eight Basic Sword Cuts.

Lesson Plan:

Class Name: Kunlun Taiji Sword

Overall Lesson Plan: 24 classes of two hours each or 48 hours of class time.

Prerequisite: Eight Basic Sword Cuts

Individual Class Planning:        Basic Warm Up Exercises: 10 minutes

                                Eight Basic Sword Cut Review:  20 minutes

                                Review Previous Lesson: 15 minutes

                                Learn New Movements: 45 minutes

                                Review: 15 minutes

Class

Kunlun Taiji Sword Class Description

01

SECTION 1: CHOP (PI)

Raise the Sword;

Crouch like a Dragon.

Huge Roc Unfolds its Wings;                                            

[It] Shows No Mercy.

02

SECTION 1: CHOP (PI), continued.

Cross Behind, Turn Around;

Feet like drills.

Turn the Body Over, Step Forward;

Render Distinguished Service.

03

Review of SECTION 1: CHOP (PI)

04

SECTION 2: STAB (CI)

Push the Boat Along with the Current;

Move Inside.

White Snake Darts its Tongue;

One Touch, Red.

05

SECTION 2: STAB (CI), continued.

Exploring the Sea;

The Sword Work: Exquisite.

Lift the Robe, Run the Sword Through;

Turn Back.

06

Review of SECTION 2: STAB (CI)

07

SECTION 3: LIFT (LIAO)

Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg;

Draw the Sword from Behind.

An Immortal Points the Way;

[He] Takes Advantage of the Enemy.

08

SECTION 3: LIFT (LIAO), continued.

Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon;

Spin Around.

In Defeat Find Victory;

Stab the Navel.

09

Review of SECTION 3: LIFT (LIAO)

10

SECTION 4: POKE (ZHA)

A White Ape Emerges from its Cave;

Touch its Center.

A Phoenix Spreads its Wings;

Stab the Throat.

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SECTION 4: POKE (ZHA), continued.

Turn, [Kick,] then Step;

Test the Poke (Zha) Sword Cut.

[Poke (Zha)] Up, [Poke (Zha)] Down, [with] Three Sword Cuts;

The Strikes are Complete.

12

Review of SECTION 4: POKE (ZHA)

13

SECTION 5: SLIT (MO)

Black Dragon Wags its Tail;

The Style Even More Exquisite.

Turn and Pat the Horse;

Move with the Body Upright.

14

SECTION 5: SLIT (MO), continued.

With Expanding and Contracting Sword Cuts;

Move Boldly Forward.

Displaying Sword Techniques;

In Defeat Find Victory.

15

Review of SECTION 5: SLIT (MO)

16

SECTION 6: CUT (DUO)

Taigong Points with a Pole;

Three Circles with the Sword.

Children Worship Buddha;

Foot first.

17

SECTION 6: CUT (DUO), continued.

Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg;

Advance.

Hands level, Feet Stable;

The Method, Continuous.

18

Review of SECTION 6: CUT (DUO)

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SECTION 7: FLICK (TIAO)

Immortal Kicks the Ball;

Separate the Hands.

Lean Back, Change Hands;

Single Step, Heel Follows.

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SECTION 7: FLICK (TIAO), continued.

Part the Wild Horse's Mane;

Make it Smooth.

Fish the Moon from the Bottom of the Sea

Energetically.

21

Review of SECTION 7: FLICK (TIAO)

22

SECTION 8: SLASH (HUA)

[Using] Golden Rooster Stepping Method;

Advancing and Retreating are Complete.

Turn, Change Sword Hands;

Stab the Throat.

23

SECTION 8: SLASH (HUA), continued.

The Autumn Wind Sweeps the Leaves;

Great Feet Moves.

Alone, Withdraw.

Life Force (Qi) Returns to the Lower Abdomen (Dantian).

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Total Review Kunlun Taiji Sword Sections 1-8