杨式太极刀是由太极拳演变而来的，具有太极拳练习的一般特点和要求。太极刀保存了古朴的刀械风范，走刀如猛虎，行步似灵猿。太极刀与太极拳、剑的运动，都是圈，而刀法运行的圈，“缠头裹脑”为其突出特点。

Traditional Yang-style Taichi Sword

Traditional Yang-style Taichi Sword originates from Taichiquan. It shares the same characteristics and requirements with Taichiquan exercise and keeps the antique style of weapons which wielded as fierce as tiger and as adroit as jungle ape. Taichi sword’s movement features circles, as is the same as Taichiquan and sword. However, Taichi sword’s wielding circles hovering above and around head is most outstanding.