前言
太極劍是屬於太極拳系統的一種劍術套路，它兼有太極拳和劍術的特點，具有與太極拳相同的健身價值。本書介紹的這套32式太極劍是20世紀60年代初由國家體委組織老一輩太極拳名家在傳統楊氏太極劍套路基礎上改編的。全部動作除「起式」和「收式」之外，共選定了32個主要姿勢動作。整個套路分為四組，每組八個動作，從起式到收式往返兩個來回，練習時間需要三分鐘左右。動作中包括（抽、帶、撩、刺、擊、掛、點、劈、截、托、掃、攔、抹等）13種主要劍法和各種身法、步法。既可單人獨練，又可集體練習。
透過這些主要姿勢動作的練習，一可強身健體，二可為練習難度較大的劍術套路打下基礎，同時，可以表演，增強練習者的鍛鍊興趣。32式太極劍是全民健身運動中的一項很好的健身運動項目，是中國武術段位制「四段」太極劍考評技術。

Preface
Tai Chi sword is born from Tai Chi Chuan. It has the features of both Tai Chi and sword skills, and provides the same health benefits of both. Based on Yang style Tai Chi, the 32-form Tai Chi Sword introduced in this book was created at the beginning of the 60’ s by experienced masters, who were organized by Chinese Sports Committee. Excluding the opening and closing movements, the entire set includes 32 movements, which are divided into four groups of eight. To finish the routine, from the Opening to the Closing, go back and forth twice. In this form, there are 13 types of sword techniques and slide sideward, and various body movements and steps. It can be practiced individually or in a group. Going through these main postures and movements does not only promote one’ s health, but it can also be used in performance. At the same time it forms a foundation for further practice of more difficult sword forms. 32- form Tai Chi Sword is a valuable sport for improving one’ s health. It’ s also certified as a Level Four technique by the Chinese Wushu Certification System.

目錄
第一章　劍的結構、各部名稱及規格
第二章　 32式太極劍的基本技術
　第一節　手型與手法
　第二節　步型與步法
　第三節　身型、身法與眼法
　第四節　劍　法
第三章　 32式太極劍套路詳解
　第一節　32式太極劍套路劍譜
　第二節　32式太極劍套路動作說明
附　32式太極劍動作佈局路線圖

Content
Chapter 1　Structure, Components Names, and Standard of the Swords
Chapter 2　Basic Technique of 32-form Tai Chi Sword
　Section 1　Hand Forms and Hand Movements
　Section 2　Foot Positions and Foot Movements
　Section 3　Body Posture, Body Movements, and Eyes
　Section 4　Sword Techniques
Chapter 3　Movement Sequence of 32-form Tai Chi Sword
　Section 1　List of the 32-form Tai Chi Sword Movements
　Section 2　32-form Tai Chi Sword Petail Explanation Step by Step
Appendix Path Map of the 32-form Tai Chi Sword Movements