For its gracefulness in motion, the Taiji Sword is one of the most popular weapons in Taijiquan, follows the same principles and concepts as the Taijiquan solo form. Although it is similar in many ways, there are obvious differences between Taiji Sword and the the Taijiquan solo. Form. People often describe the sword's technique and characteristics as "Flying phoenix or swimming dragon", "sword and body in one unity", and say that "sword is based on nimbleness and flexibility, not on power."

To practice the Taiji Sword correctly, the first thing a practitioner must be able to do is to have a flexible body and wrist so that the sword and the body will coordinate and move in unity. The second thing is that the intent should direct each movement so that all the movements have varies applications, speed and accuracy. The third thing is to have spirit and natural breathing in each movement. In usage, it also emphasizes the concepts of sticking and adhering, running and following. In summary, in order to practice the Taiji Sword correctly, a practitioner must execute all the movements in an even, soft, continuous and smooth manner. All the movements are initiated by the waist, controlled by the wrist, with the upper and lower parts of the body coordinated so that when one part of the body moves, all parts follow. When one part stops, all stop. Therefore, all the movements are very light, speedy, flexible, nimble and stable.

The eyes are the window of the soul. Skillful practitioners are able to project the spirit of each movement through their eyes. In other words, it requires the practitioner to have the eyes follow the hands and sword in each movement. Although it often seems that the eyes are looking forward, they are actually following the fingers of the opposite hand holding the sword, the tip of the sword and the sword's hand guard. When the hands, body and sword achieve unity, this beautiful phenomenon is often described as "swimming dragon and flying phoenix" to characterize its gracefulness.

The first step for a beginner to train in Taiji Sword is to be familiar with each movement. Later, one should master each individual movement's application and variation with precision and power.

How to hold the sword correctly is one of the most important criteria in practicing the Taiji Sword correctly. Generally, the hand holding the sword should not be too tight. It should be loose, flexible and should hold the sword lightly. The common method to hold the sword is with the thumb, index and middle fingers; the two other fingers only as supporting. Although it is better for a beginner to control the sword by holding it tightly, the experienced practitioner should generally hold the sword with room for flexibility so the wrist can easily rotate and bend. From a practical standpoint, the fingers should not get too close to the sword's hand guard. This is but an invitation to cut your fingers.

When one practices, it is easily to understand, control and master each individual technique. All the movements should be connected, continuous, soft and smooth as the ocean waves, infinite. Therefore, when practicing the Taiji Sword, a practitioner should demonstrate clearly all 13 techniques such as open, close, burst, split, dot, bind, poke, hold up, coil, lead, slip, intercept and stab.

2) Step forward moving Sword and Hand together.

3) The Divinity Points the Way.

4) Three Rings around the Moon (right).

5) Three Rings around the Moon (left).

6) The Major Literary Star.

7) The Swallow Beats the Water with its Wings (right).

8) The Swallow Beats the Water with its Wings (left).

9) The Swallow Beats the Water with its Wings (right).

10) Block and Sweep (left).

11) Block and Sweep (right).

12) The Minor Literary Star.

13) The Wasp Enters the Cave.

14) The Alert Cat Catches the Quiet Mouse.

15) The Dragonfly Strikes the Water.

16) The Swallow Returns to its Nest.

17) The Phoenix Spreads her Great Wings.

18) Counter-Clockwise Whirling Wind and Minor Literary Star.

19) Clockwise Whirling wind and the Attitude of Awaiting the Fish.

20) Dividing the Grass in Search of the Snake (right).

21) Dividing the Grass in Search of the Snake (left).

22) Dividing the Grass in Search of the Snake (right).

23) Embracing the Moon

24) The Birds Return Home to the Forest.

25) The Black Dragon Wags his Tail.

26) The Wind Rolls the Lotus Leaf.

27) The Lion Shakes his Head.

28) The Tiger Holds his Head.

29) The Wild Horse Leaps over the Stream

30) Turn and Rein in.

31) The Compass.

32) Waving the Broom against the Wing (left).

33) Waving the Broom against the Wing (right).

34) Waving the Broom against the Wing (left).

35) Pushing the Boat with the Current.

36) The Shooting-Star Chases the Moon

37) The Spraying Waterfall.

38) Rolling up the Screen.

39) The Wheel (left).

40) The Wheel (right).

41) The Swallow Holds Mud in its Beak.

42) The Roc Spreads her wings.

43) Scooping the Moon from the Ocean Floor.

44) Embracing the Moon.

45) The Dragon Spirit Searches the Sea.

46) The Rhinoceros Gazes at the Moon.

47) Shooting the Flying Goose.

48) The Green Dragon Stretches his Claws.

49) The Phoenix Spreads her Great Wings.

50) Move Right and Block.

51) Move Left and Block.

52) Shooting the Flying Goose.

53) The White Ape Offers a Gift of Fruit.

54) The Flowers Fall (left).

55) The Flowers Fall (right).

56) The Fair Lady Weaves at the Shuttle.

57) The White Tiger Wags his Tail.

58) The Fish Leaps Over Gate of the Great Dragon.

59) The Black Dragon coils about the Pillar.

60) The Divinity Points the Way.

61) The Wind Sweeps the Falling Flower.

62) Holding the Tablet before your Chest.

63) Embracing the Sword and Return to the Beginning.