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The form of 54-postures of Chen-style Taiji single sword is one of the oldest Taiji sword forms of Chen Family Taiji single sword. This elegant form puts hands, eyes, body and step methods together, the movements take such shapes as graceful arcs and spirals. Power and control of the sword is through the wrist. In the 54-postures of Chen-style Taiji single sword forms there is a range of sword techniques: thrusting, chopping, cutt-ing, upward, parrying, blocking and sweeping. The sword form is steady, natural, small and exquisite, coupling hardness with softness. According to Chinese tradition, the practice of the 54-postures Chen-style Taiji single sword should expresss the spirit of a saltant dragan.