Taiji Chuan 24

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T'ai Chi Short Form 24

In 1956, the National Physical Culture and Sports Commission of the People's Republic of China, developed a simplified and shortened version of the Tai Chi Chuan form.  It was based on the Yang family style of Tai Chi Chuan.  The new short form consisted of 24 movements, and could be performed in 4 to 8 minutes.  


The Beijing short form eliminated some of the movements that are found in the Yang family long form such as sweeping Lotus kicks, Toe Kicks, Snake Darts out its Tongue, or Carry Tiger
to the Mountain.  The short form also greatly reduced the number of times that some movements are repeated in the long form (e.g., Ward-Off, Grasping the Sparrow's Tail, Waving Hands Like Clouds, or Single Whip). 

The traditional Yang style long form of Tai Chi Chuan has 108 movements (postures or parts).

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The Beijing 24 is aimed at the beginner and uses 24 representative moves from the Yang style. Although it has been simplified by reducing the repetition of moves and some of the more difficult kicks it contains the important and traditional characteristics and features of Yang style forms.

The short form enables beginners, old and young, to concentrate on, and appreciate, the essential principles of Tai Chi of effortless movement, relaxation and awareness of the mind and body as one.
Taijichuan 24 Short Form
Cloud Hands T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Qigong Taijiquan 24 Movements Form
Standard Simplified Chinese National Version, 24 Form, 1956, Yang Style Bibliography List of 24 Postures Links
Tai Chi '24 forms' Tutorial
Online tutorials covering Tai Chi '24 forms',
of the Yan style, one of the most popular sets of Tai Chi techniques.
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One on one with Champion and Master David-Dorian Ross. This is the way to learn T'ai Chi. With this program created to be more like personal instruction, you'll learn more intuitively as you explore each move, so you feel more confident right away. You will understand how t'ai chi will help you move closer to that elusive life priority, balance. More Tai Chi Videos: www.gaiam.com

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    spirituality spirituality Dec 23, 2008 @ 10:58 am
    I love tai chi - thanks for reminding me. I should join a course or something.
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    RinchenChodron RinchenChodron Jan 19, 2008 @ 1:35 pm
    I love both taichi and chi gong. Nice lens.
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    Luis P. Alvarado ( Lou ) Luis P. Alvarado ( Lou ) Jan 14, 2008 @ 10:03 pm
    I was very happy to find your listing. I started in 1974 in Detriot, Mich. I toured The Peoples Republic of China in 1977 with the first Trade Union Delegation. It was an insperation to do tai-chi in the land of it's birth. It formed the direction of my life and to this day I do the Simlplifed-24 most days. I live in Texas now and mostly practice by myself. It is nice to see all the information that is out ther now. Keep up the good work. Lou luisphouston@suddenlink.net
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    Jul 3, 2006 @ 10:12 pm
    Cool lense. Hope to see more taiji related material. wujimon@wujimon.com

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