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Tai Chi

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.

List of 24 postures (Yang Style)

FORM 1: Opening form

FORM 2: Part the Wild Horse's Mane

FORM 3: The white crane spreads its wings

FORM 4: Brush knee and twist step on both sides (with variations)

FORM 5: Hand strums the lute

FORM 6: Step back and whirl arms on both sides (with variations)

 FORM 7: Grasp the bird's tail-left style

  1. Grasp the bird's tail-right style
  2. Single whip
  3. Wave hands like clouds-left style
  4. Single whip
  5. High pat on the horse
  6. Kick with right heel
  7. Strike opponent's ears with both fists
  8. Turn and kick with left heel
  9. Push down and stand on one leg
  10. Push down and stand on one leg
  11. Work at shuttles on both sides
  12. Needle at sea bottom
  13. Flash the arm
  14. Turn, parry and punch
  15. Apparent close up
  16. Cross hands
  17. Closing form

RESOURCES

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25047456
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