Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 1. The Ready Style

The feet are a shoulder width apart. The arms are at the sides with wrists bent so that the palms face the ground. Relax and breathe n...

Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 2. The Tai Chi Beginning Style

1. Raise the arms to shoulder level. 2. Draw the arms to the sides. 3. Lower the arms to the sides. 4. Bend the knees. 5....

Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 3. The Seven Stars Style

1. Reach out with the right hand at an angle of 45° to the right. 2. Raise the right heel and pivoting on the right toes turn the ...

Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 4. Grasping The Bird’s Tail

1. Bending at the waist, draw the arms in by bending the elbows out; the right palm faces up. 2. Shift forward into a front stance...

Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 5. The Single Whip

1. Keeping the right arm outstretched, bring the right hand around to the left in an arc at the end of which the hand forms a hook. A...

Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 6. Flying Oblique

1. Shift the weight onto the left foot, straightening the right leg and turning the right foot out so it points to the right. At the ...

Tai Chi Chuan (Square Form) 7. Raise Hands And Step Up

1. In a circular motion bring the right hand round so that the palm faces the chest. At the same time bring the right foot 90° across...