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The jian (straight, or double edged sword), is a more delicate weapon compared to the dao (broadsword) or spear. It is associated with the Phoenix. The jian is the weapon of the scholar or gentleman. The practice of the sword develops precise movements, focused awareness and the ability to project one's jing or intention to the blade of the sword. This form is characterized by light, spiraling movements that demonstrate the internal aspects of Chen Style Taijiquan.

Move list from Master Jan Silberstorff's "Chen: Living Taijiquan in the Classical Style"

chen shi tai ji dan jian

First Section
1	yu bei shi	Preparation Stance
2	tai ji jian chu shi	Taiji-Sword Initial Stance
3	chao yang jian	Turn towards the Sun with the Sword
4	xian ren zi lu	The Immortal Showing the Way
5	qing long chu shui	Blue-green Dragon Shoots out of the water
6	hu xi jian	Shielding the Knee with the Sword
7	bi men shi	Closing the Gate
8	qing long chu shui	Blue-green Dragon Shoots out of the water
9	fan shen xia pi jian	Turning around and Split Downward with the Sword
10	qing long zhuan shen	Blue-green Dragon Turns Around
11	xie fei shi	Diagonal Flying
12	zhan chi dian tou	Unfolding the Wings and Nodding with the Head
Second Section
13	bo cao xun she	Parting the Grass and Searching for the Snake
14	jin ji du li	The Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg
15	xian ren zi lu	The Immortal Showing the Way
16	gai lan shi	Protect and Gate
17	gu shu pan gen	The Old Tree Winding Its Roots
18	e hu pu shi	The Hungry Tiger Bounces on his Prey
19	qing long bai wei	Blue-green Dragon Wags the Tail
20	dao juan gong	Stepping Back with Arms Turned in
21	ye ma tian jian	The Wild Horse Jumps Across the Creek
22	bai she tu xin	The White Snake Pushes out the Tongue
23	wu long bai wei	Black Dragon Wags the Tail
24	zhong kui zhang jian	Zhongkui Holding the Sword
25	luo han xiang long	The Lohan Defeats the Dragon
26	hei xiong fan bei	The Black Bear Turns Around
Third Section
27	yan zi zhuo ni	The Swallow Picking in the Mud
28	bai she tu xin	The White Snake Pushes out the Tongue
29	xie fei shi	Diagonal Flying
30	ying xiong dou zhi	Eagle and Bear Fighting Each Other
31	yan zi zhou ni	The Swallow Picking in the Mud
32	zhai xing huan dou	Grabbing the Stars and Tossing Them Back
33	hai di lao yue	Drawing the Moon from the Botton of the Sea
34	xian ren zi lu	The Immortal Showing the Way
35	feng huan dian tou	The Phoenix Nods His Head
36	yan zi zhou ni	The Swallow Picking in the Mud
37	bai she tu xin	The White Snake Pushes out the Tongue
Fourth Section
38	xie fei shi	Diagonal Flying
39	zuo tuo qian jin	Carrying a Thousand Pounds -- left
40	you tuo qian jin	Carrying a Thousand Pounds -- right
41	yan zi zhuo ni	The Swallow Picking in the Mud
42	bai yuan xian guo	White Ape Passing the Fruit
43	luo hua shi	The Falling Blossom
44	shang xia xie zi	Oblique Stabbing Upward and Down
45	xie fei shi	Diagonal Flying
46	na zha tan hai	Nazha Stretches towards the Sea
47	guai mang fan shen	The Giant Python Turns Around
48	wei tuo xian chu	Weituo Pounding the Mortar
49	mo pan jian	Moving the Sword in Horizontal Circles 'like a Millstone'
50	shou shi (tai ji jian huan guan)	Closing Stance (The Taiji-Sword returns to its original position)