This is a series of classes on the Yang Style Dao or Saber Form.

Reference Materials:

Companion Video »

This class is also offered as a studio Class »

It consists of 39 movements, many of which are quite similar to the Yang Style Long Solo Form. These lessons will be posted over a period of several months. Please take the time to work through each movement as it is presented. I will do my best to include applications wherever appropriate. I will also be showing the form from two views  front and side  to aid in your understanding.

I highly recommend that you purchase a wooden saber for this class. You will need something. A straight stick would probably be better to use then a double edge sword if a saber is not available.

 

I wish you the very best in your studies. Feel free to contact me through this web site with any questions or comments.

Lesson Index:

Lesson1: Introduction

Lesson 2: Movement #1 Â Commencement Of Tai Chi Saber & Movement #2 Â Step Up To Form Seven Stars

Lesson 3: Movement #3 Â Retreat To Ride A Tiger

Lesson 4: Movement # 4 – Step To The Left And Change Saber Hand

Lesson 5: Movement # 5 – Cut Horizontally To The Right

Lesson 6: Movement # 6 – Cut Horizontally To The Left

Lesson 7: Movement # 7 – Circle To The Left And Uppercut

Lesson 8: Movement # 8 – Jump Backward, Change Feet, And Push Forward

Lesson 9: Movement # 9 – Circle To The Right And Uppercut

Lesson 10: Movement # 10 – Circle To The Left And Push Forward

Lesson 11: Movement # 11 – Turn Around And Cut Overhand

Lesson 12: Movement # 12 – Fair Lady Works At Shuttles

Lesson 13: Movement # 13 – Press Saber Forward Diagonally

Lesson 14: Movement # 14 – Turn Around And Cut Overhand To The Right

Lesson 15: Movement # 15 – Fair Lady Works At Shuttles

Lesson 16: Movement # 16 – Press Saber Forward Diagonally

Lesson 17: Movement # 17 – Turn Around And Chop Downward

Lesson 18: Movement # 18 – Golden Pheasant Strikes Forward

Lesson 19: Movement # 19 – Turn Around And Cut Overhand

Lesson 20: Movement # 20 – Spin The Saber To The Right And Left

Lesson 21: Movement # 21 – Step To The Left And Change Saber Hand

Lesson 22: Movement # 22 – Right Foot Kick With Toe

Lesson 23: Movement # 23 – Hit A Tiger At Left

Lesson 24: Movement # 24 – Hit A Tiger At Right

Lesson 25: Movement # 25 – Right Foot Kick With Sole

Lesson 26: Movement # 26 – Strike Opponent’s Ears With Both Fists and Movement # 27 – Change Saber Hand And Chop Downward

Lesson 27: Movement # 28 – Golden Pheasant Strikes Forward

Lesson 28: Movement #29 – Snow Covers The Head and Movement # 30 – Turn Around And Spiral Cut

Lesson 29: Movement #31 – Retreat And Parry To The Left

Lesson 30: Special Message

Lesson 31: Movement #32 – Left And Right Double Wheel

Lesson 32: Movement #33 – Dragon Jumps

Lesson 33: Movement #34 – Fair Lady Works At Shuttles

Lesson 34: Movement #35 – Press Forward Diagonally

Lesson 35: Movement #36 – Spinning Horizontal Press

Lesson 36: Movement #37 – Step To The Left And Change Saber Hand

Lesson 37: Movement #38 – Conclusion Of Tai Chi Saber

Lesson 38: Final Words And What’s Next.

 

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