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Straight Sword

Sword form training fosters development of light, spirited footwork and refined silk reeling mechanics.

Preparatory form Black bear rolls over its back
Homage to the sun Swallow pecks the soil
Immortal points the way White snake shows tongue
Blue dragon out of the water Flying diagonally
Protect the knees Eagle and bear battle with their wi
Close the door Swallow pecks the soil
Blue dragon out of the water Pluck stars and change the constellations
Turn and chop down
 Scoop moon from sea bottom
Blue dragon turns over Phoenix nods head
Flying diagonally Swallow pecks the soil
Spread wings
 White snake shows tongue
Nod the head Flying diagonally
Separate grass to seek snake Left side holds up 1000 pounds
Golden rooster stands alone Right side holds up 1000 pounds
Immortal points the way Swallow pecks the soil
Cover and block
 White ape offers fruit
Ancient tree wraps its roots Falling Flowers
Hungry tiger attacks for food Thrust slantingly up and down
Blue dragon sways tail Flying diagonally
Turning the arm backward Na Dra explores the sea
Wild horse leaps over stream The large serpent turns over
White snake shows tongue Wei Tor offers pestle
Black dragon sways tail Grinding disk sword
Drung Kwei weilds sword Return to Taiji
Arhat subdues dragon