Core
These exercises can be practiced by all participants to develop internal strength and improve health and wellness.
Sun 12
孙氏十二式
8 Powers 5 Directions (Sun)
孙氏八法五步
Sun Guangbo
孙氏广播操
Thirteen Words
十三字功法
Taijiquan
Listed below are the compulsory forms of Taijiquan (太极拳), which can be used as set practice, performance art pieces, or competition pieces.
Sun 12
孙氏十二式
8 Powers 5 Directions (Sun)
孙氏八法五步
Yang 24
杨氏二十四式
Ruler
The Taiji ruler (太极棒) is an implement used to build intuition on channeling qi through foreign objects. It's the first step into weapons practice.
Chen Hunyuan 10
陈氏混元太极棒
Straight Sword
The Chinese double-edged straight sword (剑) emphasizes swiftness and finesse, considered to be "The Gentleman of Weapons" in Chinese folklore.
Yang 32
杨氏三十二式
Broadsword
The Chinese broadsword and miao dao, or dao (刀) in general, is a single blade sword designed for the battlefield, made to effectively slash and block.
Xingyi Linked Five Elements
形意连环五行刀