The book is well worth reading, even if you do not intend practicing sword forms. The underlying principles are the same.
Important Principles of Tai Chi Ch'uan
relax - release (let go) - sink
root - yield - follow - join (connect)
lively - light - natural
even - slow - continuous
directed - balanced
movement from the center
curved movement
upright-straightening from within
not going to the extreme
full and empty
open and close
keeping the essential
deep breathing
meditative state of mind
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