Starting Position (Qi Shi)
The starting position of Tai Chi should be natural, with the chest relaxed and the back straight, head held high.
Bend the knees and relax the waist while looking forward, relax the shoulders and let the elbows hang, focusing on the lower dantian (丹田, dāntián).
Left and Right Wild Horse Parts Mane (Ye Ma Fen Zong)
Wild horse parts mane begins with embracing the ball, lifting one arm diagonally up while pressing down with the other.
Step forward in a bow stance, moving like a cat, clearly transitioning between empty and solid.
White Crane Spreads Wings (Bai He Liang Chi)
White crane spreads its wings gracefully, pressing down with the left hand and lifting the right to the eyebrow level.
With the right foot solid and the left foot empty, the toes should touch the ground, and remember to sink the shoulders and drop the elbows.
Embrace the Knee and Twist Step (Lou Xi Ao Bu)
Embrace the knee and twist step diagonally, one hand pressing the knee and the other embracing.
Relax the wrist and palm facing forward, clearly distinguishing between empty and solid transitions.
Hand Waves Pipa (Shou Hui Pi Pa)
Hand waves pipa, embracing it at the chest, left in front and right behind, welcoming the body forward.
With the right foot solid and the left foot empty, the heel should touch the ground, and remember to sink the shoulders and drop the elbows.
Left and Right Reverse Roll Arm (Zuo Dao Juan Gong)
Lower the body and step back while rolling the arms, retracting the foot and touching the ground with the toes.
After stepping back, form an empty step, turning the waist and relaxing the hips while embracing forward.
Left Block Sparrow Tail (Zuo Lan Que Wei)
Raise the hand in front to support a circle, using strength in the palm.
Apply pressure with the hand on the back, using waist power to initiate the movement.
Right Block Sparrow Tail (You Lan Que Wei)
Raise the hand in front to support a circle, using strength in the palm.
Apply pressure with the hand on the back, using waist power to initiate the movement.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
Push out with the left hand to perform a single whip, with the right hand hooking behind.
In a bow stance, the heel should touch the ground first, and remember the transitions between empty and solid.
Cloud Hands (Yun Shou)
Cloud hands move up and down in three steps, one to the left and one to the right in front.
Single Whip (Dan Bian)
Step sideways twice, then pull a single whip again.
High Horse (Gao Tan Ma)
High horse raises the hand to the railing, with the left blocking and the right at the horse’s side.
Touch the ground with the toes of the left foot in an empty step, and remember to sink the shoulders and drop the elbows.
Right Kick (You Deng Jiao)
The right kick is a leg technique, with power generated from the waist.
Stand firmly on the left foot, lifting the right foot forward to kick.
Double Peaks Penetrate the Ears (Shuang Feng Guan Er)
Double peaks penetrate the ears with two circular punches in front of the eyes.
Left Kick (Zuo Deng Jiao)
Lift the knee and step forward in a bow stance, then turn and kick with the left foot.
Left Lower Stance (Zuo Xia Shi Du Li)
The lower stance stands independently, connecting with the peak, one hook and one palm moving forward.
Right Lower Stance (You Xia Shi Du Li)
The lower stance stands independently, connecting with the peak, one hook and one palm moving forward.
Left and Right Shuttle (Zuo You Chuan Shuo)Shake and send one arm upward, one supporting and one pushing forward.
Step forward in a bow stance at two diagonal angles, shuttling left and right in the same manner.
Sea Bottom Needle (Hai Di Zhen)
The sea bottom needle is inserted downward, pressing down with the left and inserting with the right without tilting.
With the left foot empty and the right foot solid, the toes should touch the ground, and focus on sinking the qi (气, qì) to the dantian while relaxing the waist and hips.
Flash Through Arm (Shan Tong Bi)
Flash through arm raises the frame, with the right supporting and the left pushing forward.
Lift the knee and step forward in a bow stance, relaxing the hips and waist in mind.
Turn and Move Block Punch (Zhuan Shen Ban Lan Chui)
Turn and move block punch forward, right block and left move should not be taken lightly.
The right foot should pivot outward while the left foot steps in, bow stance punching to protect the elbow.
Like Sealing and Closing (Ru Feng Si Bi)
Like sealing and closing protects the center, with no movement forward or backward.
Press down with the toes backward, and embrace forward with both hands.
Cross Hands (Shi Zi Shou)
The cross hands technique varies infinitely, with both arms embracing in front of the chest.
The right foot should lean towards the left foot, relaxing the waist and dropping the elbows.
Closing Movement (Shou Shi)
Closing movement should not be rushed, completing the Tai Chi hand form.
Practice diligently in all seasons, and you will see remarkable skills over time.
Teaching of the Yang Style Tai Chi Eight Forms, scan the QR code to enter
