Taiji Single Broadsword (Also known as Taiji 13 Broadsword Techniques)
太极单刀又名太极十三刀。它是陈氏太极拳器械中短兵器的一种，以缠头裹脑、劈、砍、撩、挂等刀法，结合太极拳的身法、步法，构成套路练习。俗话说：”练刀如猛虎，练剑如游龙。”练刀时，可呈现出勇猛、彪悍、雄健有力的形象。
The Taiji Single Broadsword, also called Taiji 13 Broadsword Techniques, is one of the short weapons in Chen Style Taijiquan’s weaponry. It incorporates techniques like wrapping the head (缠头), covering the brain (裹脑), chopping (劈), hacking (砍), Arc slash upward (撩), and hanging (挂), combined with Taijiquan’s body methods and footwork to form a complete routine. As the saying goes: “Practice broadsword like a fierce tiger, practice sword like a swimming dragon.” When practicing the broadsword, one can display a brave, fierce, and powerfully robust image.
太极单刀动作名称
Taiji Single Broadsword Movement Names
| Number | Chinese Name | English Translation | Hanyu Pinyin | Pronunciation Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 起势 | Starting Position | Qǐshì | Listen | |
| 1 | 护心刀 | Heart-Protecting Broadsword | Hùxīn Dāo | Listen |
| 2 | 青龙出水 | Green Dragon Emerges from Water | Qīnglóng Chūshuǐ | Listen |
| 3 | 风卷残花 | Wind Rolls the Scattered Flowers | Fēngjuǎn Cánhuā | Listen |
| 4 | 白云盖顶 | White Cloud Covers Head | Báiyún Gàidǐng | Listen |
| 5 | 黑虎搜山 | Black Tiger Searches Mountain | Hēihǔ Sōushān | Listen |
| 6 | 苏秦背剑 | Su Qin Carries Sword on Back | Sūqín Bèijiàn | Listen |
| 7 | 迎风滚闭 | Meet Wind and Roll Close | Yíngfēng Gǔnbì | Listen |
| 8 | 腰斩白蛇 | Waist-Cut White Snake | Yāozhǎn Báishé | Listen |
| 9 | 日套三环 | Sun Sets Three Rings | Rìtào Sānhuán | Listen |
| 10 | 拨云望日 | Part Clouds to See Sun | Bōyún Wàngrì | Listen |
| 11 | 左拨草寻蛇 | Part Grass to Seek Snake (Left) | Zuǒ Bōcǎo Xúnshé | Listen |
| 12 | 右拨草寻蛇 | Part Grass to Seek Snake (Right) | Yòu Bōcǎo Xúnshé | Listen |
| 13 | 青龙出水 | Green Dragon Emerges from Water | Qīnglóng Chūshuǐ | Listen |
| 14 | 风卷残花 | Wind Rolls the Scattered Flowers | Fēngjuǎn Cánhuā | Listen |
| 15 | 雁别金翅 | Wild Goose Leaves Golden Wings | Yànbié Jīnchì | Listen |
| 16 | 夜叉探海 | Yaksha Explores the Sea | Yèchā Tànhǎi | Listen |
| 17 | 左翻身砍 | Turn Over and Chop (Left) | Zuǒ Fānshēn Kǎn | Listen |
| 18 | 右翻身砍 | Turn Over and Chop (Right) | Yòu Fānshēn Kǎn | Listen |
| 19 | 白蛇吐信 | White Snake Spits Tongue | Báishé Tǔxìn | Listen |
| 20 | 怀中抱月 | Embrace Moon in Arms | Huáizhōng Bàoyuè | Listen |
| 收势 | Closing Position | Shōushì | Listen |
Key Characteristics of Taiji Single Broadsword:
- Combination of Hard and Soft: Merges Taiji’s soft movements with powerful broadsword techniques
- Circular Movements: Features continuous, flowing motions characteristic of Taiji
- Practical Applications: Each movement has direct martial applications
- Dynamic Footwork: Integrates Taiji stepping patterns with weapon techniques
The Taiji Single Broadsword routine develops coordination, power generation, and martial understanding while maintaining Taiji’s fundamental principles. Let me know if you need any modifications!