Chen-style T'ai Chi Ch'uan - Weapon Forms

Weapon Forms

Chen Tai Chi has several unique weapon forms.

  • the 49 posture Straight Sword (Jian) form
  • the 13 posture Broadsword (Dao) form
  • Spear (Qiang) solo and partner forms
  • 3, 8, and 13 posture Gun (staff) forms
  • 30 posture Halberd (Da Dao/Kwan Dao) form
  • several double weapons forms utilizing the above-mentioned items

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