" Eight diagram swimming dragon sword" is a swordsmanship that focuses on the mind rather than on force. The mind directs the sword, which follows the body, thus allowing the sword to move in harmony with human spirit. This method of swordsmanship possesses the quality of a floating cloud, of flowing water of a cascading waterfall, a gentle breeze kissing a willow tree, a floating cloud, the rumbling of thunder and the flashing of lingtening.