Tai Chi Chuan is a Chinese martial art that combines movements for relaxation, health, and self-defense. It is known for slow-moving system of functional training movements, which eventually developed into sets of family forms that were vigorously practiced and passed down through the generations. Today it is mostly recognized for its graceful motion, healthful benefits, and meditative mind quality. An ideal exercise helpful for all ages, it promotes proper alignment, balance, mental focus, agility, coordination, and stamina.
- Grasp the bird's tail-right style
- Single whip
- Wave hands like clouds-left style
- Single whip
- High pat on the horse
- Kick with right heel
- Strike opponent's ears with both fists
- Turn and kick with left heel
- Push down and stand on one leg
- Push down and stand on one leg
- Work at shuttles on both sides
- Needle at sea bottom
- Flash the arm
- Turn, parry and punch
- Apparent close up
- Cross hands
- Closing form
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